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Jul 2024
39m 32s

Will the Lakers Go for It?

PETE ZAYAS
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Every season the Lakers have a goal of winning a championship, but really "going for it" can take on different forms with varying plans. Pete and Darius discuss whether the Lakers will pull out all the stops to build a title team this season, what that might mean, and the different courses they can chart to accomplish their goal.  Support Pete here: Patreon ... Show More
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