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Mar 2022
57m 17s

Which former Lakers do you miss the most...

Anthony Irwin
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Sabreena and Raj really want to enjoy Lakers basketball, but the present iteration isn't getting the job done, so the pair drafts their favorite Lakers who left in 2020 and 2021 who they would want to see on this current team. They also get into yet another dispiriting loss to Minnesota, a general lack of pride on the roster, and whether fans have actually g ... Show More
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