Lakers Podcast: Should The Lakers Sign DeMarcus Cousins Instead of LeBron James? L.A.’s All-Time Starting Five

Trevor Lane
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With training camp just around the corner, we decided that now is a good time to have fans write in and fire some questions at LN Podcast host Trevor Lane and guest Hannah Kulik.

We tackled a number of interesting topics, from Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram’s stat projections to the chances of Russell Westbrook returning to the city of Los Angeles. We even discuss the Lakers’ all-time starting five. We touched upon a lot in a wide-ranging, fun discussion, but perhaps one of the most intriguing discussions was on the notion that Los Angeles should pursue New Orleans Pelicans big man DeMarcus Cousins in free agency next summer.

Some believe Cousins to be more trouble than he is worth, while others feel his undeniable talent outweighs any character issues he might have. Where do we land on the subject? Listen below to find out:

Twitter: @Trevor_Lane, @hannah_kulik

1:50- Trading Luol Deng

5:00- Russell Westbrook back to LA?

8:30- Jordan Clarkson trades

15:30- Projecting Brandon Ingram

21:30- Lakers All-Time Starting 5

29:45- LeBron/George vs Westbrook/Cousins

34:15- Are Lakers better than last year?

39:30- LA defense

47:30- Lonzo Ball’s stats

52:00- 01 Lakers vs today’s Warriors

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