Lakers Nation Podcast: Loss To Blazers, Talking About Tanking

Trevor Lane
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The Lakers Nation Podcast is back to break down a tough loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. While the good guys did what they could to get a win, a few key mistakes down the stretch sealed their fate. We also dive into what coach Luke Walton said after the game about his team’s mentality when playing with a lead, which is something to keep an eye on going forward.

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Additionally, we discuss the idea of tanking in the hopes of preserving the Lakers’ draft pick this summer. There is real incentive for the team to do so, but it may still not be the best option. We take a look at why, and also dive into a few potential trade pieces. All that and more on the latest episode of the LN Podcast:

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Trevor Lane is a longtime NBA and Los Angeles Lakers fan who had the good fortune to grow up during the glory days of the Showtime Lakers, when Magic Johnson, Kareem-Abdul-Jabbar, James Worthy, and the rest ruled the Great Western Forum. He has written about basketball, soccer, fantasy sports, MMA, and even pro wrestling over the course of his career, but the spectacle that is the Lakers is his true passion. He made the leap into podcasting for Lakers Nation and provides voice-over analysis for our YouTube channel. With a who's who of stars gracing the Lakers lineup over the years, including Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal, Pau Gasol, and many others, the Lakers always provide plenty to talk about. When he isn't writing or recording, Trevor can be found spending time with his wife and daughter or on the sidelines for one of the youth teams he coaches. Outside of the Lakers, Trevor is a supporter of the LA Galaxy, US Soccer, Dallas Cowboys, and Los Angeles Dodgers. Contact: trevor@mediumlargela.com