Ep. 36: Why LeBron & AD Want The Lakers To Go All-In With Sam Amick

Jovan Buha welcomes Sam Amick of The Athletic — the first two-time guest of the show! — to discuss Sam's reporting on Tuesday about LeBron James and Anthony Davis wanting the Los Angeles Lakers to upgrade the roster with elite talent.Jovan and Sam discuss Sam's story, LeBron’s longstanding desire for a third star, AD wielding his power more recently, players that qualify as upgrades in LeBron and AD's eyes, Austin Reaves, the Lakers’ read on their roster, the potential outcomes if the Lakers stand pat, and more.If you enjoy this type of NBA content, please like, comment and subscribe!Chapters:0:00 Intro2:04 LeBron’s motivations entering the offseason7:27 Is it a third-star-or-bust proposition for LeBron and AD?11:01 LA’s public messaging about player development13:40 What is AD’s role in all of this?18:42 How do the Lakers read this situation?24:52 Outro#losangeleslakers #lakers