Editor in Chief for Silver Screen and Roll Harrison Faigen joins me for a supersized conversation on Laker Central. DeSean Jackson and Stephen Jackson made anti-Semitic comments about Jewish Americans. Malcolm Jenkins offered his opinion, which he further clarified after it was received the wrong way. Harrison is Jewish, and I am Black, so we decided to have a candid conversation about racism and anti-Semitism during the first hour of the show. The final hour is on a lighter note. We discuss how great LeBron James has been, Anthony Davis staying in Los Angeles, and winning a championship for Kobe Bryant. The entire conversation is excellent. I encourage everyone to listen to it in its entirety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laker Central Podcast: Los Angeles Lakers

Racism, anti-Semitism, and yes the Lakers

Special guests from ESPN Jorge Sedano is with me for a diverse conversation on sports, media, and social justice. We start discussing the NBA resuming in Orlando and the challenges facing everyone involved. Jorge tells me who he thinks has a "punchers chance" against the Bucks, Lakers, and Clippers. We switch gears, and Jorge shares some details about his upbringing as a Cuban American. He details what it took for him to rise in the media ranks starting in Miami. We discuss the lack of diversity in media, and he gives some advice for those trying to break into the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN host Jorge Sedano joins Laker Central

Cody Houdek from Overtime Heroics joins me to discuss the Orlando bubble and the league's second bubble in Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA setting up second bubble in Chicago

We knew it would likely happen, and now it has. Kobe Bryant will feature on the legend edition of NBA 2K21. NBA 2K is calling it the Mamba Forever Edition. To talk about the game and more I'm joined by NBA 2KTV host Chris Manning. Subscribe to our newsletter by scrolling to the bottom of our website and entering your email. We’ll send you a confirmation email to confirm you subscribed. Please click the link in that email to confirm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kobe Bryant covers special Mamba Forever Edition 2K21

The Los Angeles Lakers will sign free agent guard JR Smith according to multiple reports. Marc Stean of the New York Times was first to break the news on Twitter. Smith was brought on in the wake of Avery Bradley opting out of joining the Lakers in Orlando. On today's episode Daren Jeans and Spence Pennington join me to give our instant reaction to the news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Los Angeles Lakers sign JR Smith

The NBA released the schedule for the remainder of the regular season. The Los Angeles Lakers will play seven of their eight games on national television. Phil Sizemore of LakerCentral.com and LakersUK joins Alex to discuss all of the details. Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter by scrolling to the bottom of Lakercentral.com and entering your email. We’ll send you a confirmation email to confirm you subscribed. Please click the link in that email to confirm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA Releases Restart Schedule

Avery Bradley decided not to rejoin the Lakers when they had to Orlando, Florida. He has been a big reason the Lakers have the second-best record in the NBA this season. He's a starter and brings a lot on the defensive end. The Lakers will now look to available free agents to replace him with JR Smith being the preferred choice by Rob Pelinka. As if that wasn't enough news for one day, the Knicks are interested him Lakers assistant Jason Kidd for their head coach position. Never a dull day in Laker Land, so Alex and Phil are going to breakdown the recent developments. Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter by scrolling to the bottom of Lakercentral.com and entering your email. We’ll send you a confirmation email to confirm you subscribed. Please click the link in that email to confirm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Avery Bradley decides not to join Lakers in Orlando

The New Knicks asked Lakers GM Rob Pelinka for permission to speak with Jason Kidd. Kidd is currently an assistant on the Lakers coaching staff, and the Knicks have interest in talking with him about their head coach position. Kidd has cleaned up his image, so I start this episode discussing that. Later in the episode, I wonder if Kobe would be supportive of players opting not to return this season and play in Orlando. Visit LakerCentral.com and subscribe to our newsletter by scrolling to the bottom of our website and entering your email. We'll send you a confirmation email to confirm you subscribed. Please click the link in that email to confirm. We're going to do special giveaways exclusive to subscribers!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New York Knicks Calling the Lakers about Jason Kidd

There is a lot of noise surrounding the NBA. The players are requesting the NBA step up its support of the Black community, and that has ruffled some feathers. Stephen A Smith and Kendrick Perkins have been critical of Kyrie Irving, Avery Bradley, and Dwight Howard's request. Today, Vinay (@Vkillem) and I (@LakerCentralCEO) break everything down going on.  You can get additional details of the current state of the NBA by reading this article. Visit LakerCentral.com and subscribe to our newsletter by scrolling to the bottom of our website and entering your email. We'll send you a confirmation email to confirm you subscribed. Please click the link in that email to confirm. We're going to do special giveaways exclusive to subscribers!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Black media attacking Black athletes

Kyrie Irving led over 80 players who participated in a conference call Friday night. Concerns raised include everything from racial equality to health. The NBA has said they will not punish players who wish to sit out, but some players are adamant their voice hasn't been heard. Players such as Carmelo Anthony of the Portland Trailblazers, Dwight Howard of the Los Angeles Lakers, and Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz spoke up as well. Resuming basketball is not an easy decision for players. Each player has their own family to consider as well as the broader issues with racial inequality. The Lakers Jared Dudley and Rockets Austin Rivers have shown support in resuming basketball and using that platform to fight against racial issues and police brutality. Vinay and I (Alex) are going to breakdown the latest news and share our opinions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyrie Irving Leading Conversation On Not Resuming Basketball

The NBA has shared its timeline for resuming the regular season. Training camp will begin on July 9th in Orlando, Florida, including three scrimmage games. Regular season games will start on July 30th. As more news begins to trickle out, we heard some players do not want to participate in resuming the season. Led by Kyrie Irving, over 80 players participated in a conference call Friday night. Concerns raised include everything from racial equality to health. The NBA has said they will not punish players who wish to sit out, but some players are adamant their voice isn't being heard. Vinay Killawala and I will review all of the news and give our opinion on how to interpret it all. Follow us on Twitter and visit LakerCentral.com for up to date NBA news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA shares timeline for resuming the season

*Today's episode is not about the Los Angeles Lakers* We often expect Black celebrities and athletes to speak out against racism and other social injustices, but what about those who have smaller platforms? Shouldn't they use those platforms as a tool as well? Today I'm joined by Nia Sapp host of the In The Clutch Podcast and editor for NBA TV and CNN Sports, Melvin Taylor host of the Alternative Road Podcast and The Alt With Mel Radio Show on WHCR903 and Renee Washington host of Beyond the Headlines, reporter for ESPN and Fox Sports. We're going to discuss the challenges we face as Blacks in media, as well as what our responsibility is to address social issues. Check out the brand new Laker Central website! Consider supporting us by becoming a patron via Patreon! Follow: Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube Use promo code Laker Central to get 1 month free of Stitcher Premium! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our Voice Our Platform: Black Journalism

The NBA Board of Governors approves the proposal to resume the regular season. Vinay and I go over all of the details and what to expect for the Lakers. Then we discuss the more pressing matter of police brutality and racism in America. New dates for NBA's return and next season How will the Lakers look after a long layoff Police brutality and racism Check out the brand new Laker Central website! Consider supporting us by becoming a patron via Patreon! Follow: Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube Use promo code Laker Central to get 1 month free of Stitcher Premium! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA Board Of Governors Approves Resuming Season

The NBA Board of Governors will vote on June 4th to resume the regular season, and with that, the NBA is back! Twenty-two teams will report to Orlando to play eight regular-season games plus the playoffs, so I'm joined by Laker Central's very own Phil Sizemore to discuss all the details. Discuss the NBA's plan Impact on Lakers Dion Waiters Check out the brand new Laker Central website! Consider supporting us by becoming a patron via Patreon! Follow: Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube Use promo code Laker Central to get 1 month free of Stitcher Premium! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA Is Back

Today is our first roundtable episode featuring writers who cover the 4 best teams in the NBA. Segment 1: NBA having exploratory conversations with the Walt Disney Company. Segment 2: The Regular Season and Playoffs Segment 3: The NBA Finals and Beyond Guest: Cody Houdek - YouTube Producer and Senior Writer for Overtime Heroics (Bucks) Guest: Alex Fidanza - Site Expert for the Raptors Rapture (Raptors) Guest: Brian Cullen - Co-Host of the Clip Set Podcast and Writer for Clipperholics (Clippers) Host: Alex Hollingsworth - Host of the Laker Central Podcast (Lakers) Check out the brand new Laker Central website! Consider supporting us by becoming a patron via Patreon! Follow: Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube Use promo code Laker Central to get 1 month free of Stitcher Premium! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roundtable: Lakers, Bucks, Clippers, Raptors

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Laker Central Podcast: Los Angeles Lakers

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