The Lakers Exceptionalism Podcast

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Basketball #163

Tom Zayas and Cranjis McBasketball return to chop it up about all things Lakers.

Recent Episodes
  • Statement Win
    Apr 7, 2025 – 01:17:01
  • Losing Streak Ends + Seeding Madness
    Mar 17, 2025 – 00:53:25
  • Breaking Down LA's Offense & Defense
    Mar 9, 2025 – 01:01:43
  • Not Your Mama's Lakers
    Feb 23, 2025 – 01:07:49
  • The Luka Era Begins + Mini Mailbag!
    Feb 15, 2025 – 01:20:57
  • MARK WILLIAMS IS A LAKER
    Feb 7, 2025 – 01:13:54
  • LUKA DONCIC IS A LAKER (Live Reaction)
    Feb 2, 2025 – 01:27:05
  • Dealing with AD's Injury + A Few More Trade Reports
    Feb 1, 2025 – 00:52:16
  • The Lakers Show They're Worth Investing In
    Jan 26, 2025 – 01:35:31
  • Should the Lakers Play 2 Bigs?
    Jan 18, 2025 – 01:06:30
  • MEGA POD - D'Lo Swapped for DFS, Offensive Scheme Trends, Dalton's Woes, & Fighting on Walker Kessler
    Jan 11, 2025 – 01:43:11
  • How the Lakers Can Use Their Time Off to Improve
    Dec 13, 2024 – 01:20:16
  • Unpacking the Lakers' Struggles + Early Trade Targets Primer
    Dec 6, 2024 – 01:06:06
  • Has LA Hit Their Ceiling?
    Dec 2, 2024 – 00:59:11
  • Knecht Exceptionalism + Are the Lakers a Title Contender?
    Nov 21, 2024 – 01:02:02
  • Lineup Change Ripple Effects
    Nov 15, 2024 – 01:21:03
  • Early Season Mailbag From Discord
    Nov 8, 2024 – 00:49:11
  • The Lakers are BACK
    Nov 1, 2024 – 00:53:42
  • Grading the Scheme
    Oct 21, 2024 – 00:58:52
  • Setting Expectations
    Sep 7, 2024 – 01:06:35
  • 5 Ways the Lakers Can Improve
    Aug 18, 2024 – 01:19:50
  • Summer Round-Up
    Aug 5, 2024 – 01:28:27
  • Live Knecht Film Session ft. Coach Hamlin
    Jun 27, 2024 – 00:53:25
  • "I Am Going To Use Math"
    Jun 25, 2024 – 00:52:51
  • Coaching Primer
    May 17, 2024 – 00:55:45
  • Right Where We Want Them
    Apr 28, 2024 – 01:00:40
  • BELIEVE
    Apr 25, 2024 – 00:42:14
  • Same But Different
    Apr 20, 2024 – 01:24:39
  • Exceptional Matchup
    Apr 16, 2024 – 00:52:25
  • Digging Out of the Play-In
    Apr 5, 2024 – 00:56:14
  • 25 Games Left
    Feb 24, 2024 – 01:01:49
  • Free Dinwiddie
    Feb 13, 2024 – 00:53:24
  • F*** Boston
    Feb 3, 2024 – 00:57:56
  • The New (Old) Starting Lineup
    Jan 20, 2024 – 00:39:48
  • The Pod You Need Right Now
    Jan 13, 2024 – 00:52:49
  • Lakers Struggle Post In-Season Tournament
    Jan 4, 2024 – 01:09:58
  • Happy Holidays!!! We Got You a New Starting Lineup....
    Dec 24, 2023 – 01:09:27
  • Lakers Data Roundup
    Dec 16, 2023 – 00:46:01
  • Vando's Back + Indiana IST Preview
    Dec 9, 2023 – 00:51:54
  • Quarter-Season Check-In
    Dec 2, 2023 – 00:51:16
  • Identity Taking Shape
    Nov 19, 2023 – 00:34:11
  • Battling Through Injuries
    Nov 7, 2023 – 00:51:35
  • Questions About the Rotation
    Nov 2, 2023 – 00:57:29
  • 5-Out Offense is HERE + Stock Up, Stock Down
    Oct 16, 2023 – 00:52:24
  • Preseason Game 1 Reactions
    Oct 8, 2023 – 00:30:56
  • X-Factors
    Oct 4, 2023 – 00:43:10
  • The Christian Wood Pod
    Sep 8, 2023 – 01:22:20
  • Biggest Threats In The West
    Sep 4, 2023 – 00:54:37
  • World Cupdate & Schedule Breakdown
    Aug 29, 2023 – 00:44:40
  • Team USA & Summer Mailbag
    Aug 22, 2023 – 01:13:55
Recent Reviews
  • Pwall94
    As knowledgeable as it gets
    Tim’s dedication to high quality content and data is unparalleled in the nba world. I feel so blessed to have found him and his podcast this past year.
  • iCentaur.com
    CBA irony
    New CBA is a blessing in disguise as it limits teams ability to charge a Lakers tax! Go figure.
  • The_Awesometeer
    Best Lakers Podcast
    I have hopped around for years trying to find a good Lakers podcast that was honest, able to say both negatives and positives, and still had love for the Lakers no matter what. This is it
  • rriqueropr
    Top of the line
    One of the most technically comprehensive shows out there. Down to earth honest analysis based on facts very sharp and sound. Keep it up
  • JNmbrs
    Best NBA Analysis By Far
    Not only the best Lakers content, this show is the best NBA analysis on the air. They make outstanding use of data and mix it with great insights from film review. Highly recommended.
  • herseconddaughter
    Love these guys!
    Learn so much from Tom and Tim, this is how basketball should be talked about, not the crap we see on ESPN.
  • JLloyd952
    Great Basketball Talk
    Love this pod, even as a Timberwolves fan. Great use of film and data.
  • RocLakerFan
    Great content, easy to follow
    Very informative
  • s1rvancelot
    Great pod
    On the very short list of true Laker experts. I rely on the coverage. Thank you
  • TheJollyrancher6
    Great Podcast
    This podcast has made me a much smarter basketball viewer. Tim and Tom are both entertaining and also provide better basketball analysis than you’ll find anywhere else.
  • Realtor231
    Awesome podcast
    Love the pod cast they teach you a lot about the lakers and are well aware of all The insights ! Definitely recommend it !
  • ATLiien
    Lakers Podcast
    Best lakers pod hands down! For those interested in in-depth content and X's and O’s.
  • calus301
    Inconsistent
    Not frequent enough
  • PjV818
    Best podcast on Lakers basketball X’s and O’s
    Great podcast for learning about the Lakers and the game of basketball. Appreciate the way analytics and X’s and O’s are used to help see the game in a new way.
  • xprmntly
    Best Lakers Podcast
    Love this podcast. Tim (Cranjis) and Tom do an excellent job revealing the strategic decisions that contribute heavily to winning and losing. It isn’t always the case that a player is “tired” or “unmotivated” instead they may have been schemed out of position by the opposing coaching staff. Learned so much from them!
  • S-Naka
    Best X&O podcast
    If you like basketball X&Os, this is the one. I can tell a lot of prep goes into each pod and it’s always a great listen! 10/10 recommend!
  • Dukeofchen
    Awesome Content
    As a diehard Laker fan who never played basketball at anything close to resembling a competitive level, this podcast is just the business. Brings my appreciation of the game to a new level, and a breath of fresh air in an era of hot takes.
  • 567scoobydo
    Great show
    Keep up the good work and speaking the truth.
  • shooterdp33
    Excellent content and analysis
    Great source for the latest on the Lakers with detailed breakdowns that would be hard to find anywhere else.
  • LosRoy
    Best in depth lakers podcast
    This is the best lakers podcast especially if you’re interested in hearing about the details and not just the emotions or hot takes style of sports discourse.
  • Leopold716829
    ELITE LEVEL ANALYSIS
    A great listen if you love the game of basketball. Breaks down the X and Os and provide excellent context to what is happening on the court
  • NeelChowdri
    Love the detailed analysis
    Quality pod the actually talks about the details of basketball and strategy
  • Jdugdhfh
    Great pod
    Love the lakers analysis!
  • Dukeiscancer
    Great show
    Among the best, high quality podcasts for laker fans especially for Xs and Os
  • CouchGM
    Join discord
    Hi guys. I really enjoy the pod. I would like to join the discord but don’t have a twitter or anything.
  • Shay248
    Great podcast!
    One of my favorite Lakers shows. Both hosts are great and balance each other out in a methodical way. The data they share on the show keeps the content interesting in both the off-season and in-season portions of the year.
  • lakersfan112233
    Perfect duo
    Love the duo. Tom is cynical like most of us and says it how it is. Cranjis feeds off that energy well and provides such elite level of data to help understand certain players etc. wish they recorded more.
  • Lakers bwoiiii
    LakerSexPod
    Love Cranjis and Tom Z!
  • looking for a good nba podcast
    One of the best Laker podcasts
    Entertaining show with thoughtful analysis. Ranks up there with LakersNation and Lakers Film Room as my favorite Lakers podcasts
  • MrZele
    Great pod with good analysis
    Started listening this season, pod is balanced and gives insightful and in depth info on the team
  • John Jaha, Esq
    A thoroughly tedious 45 minutes
    Bulls fan with a lot of time to kill on a recent road trip and this was in the suggestions. An abysmal product. Negative charisma from both hosts, though it never stops them from trying. Commentary is all refried roasts and takes that weren’t insightful when you first read them on Twitter 3 days ago. Zero analysis besides the implied sophistication of some invented formulas and metrics they reference to sell you on their “subscription data services”. Avoid even if desperate.
  • blakevynba
    Favorite analytical NBA/Lakers podcast hands down!
    Easily the best nba podcast out there!
  • Retrofndjsnwns
    Best bball pod I’ve listened to
    Great breakdown of the game of basketball!
  • joshhartcreated
    Fun and informative!
    It has a great balance of X’s and O’s content that basketball enthusiasts would enjoy as well as more traditional fun takes. Very easy listen!
  • TrillMelo
    Great Pod
    Top Tier Laker insight, up there with LFR and SSR pods.
  • xXMiUdOoXx
    Awesome
    Very good podcast, my favorite podcast!
  • domxvillanueva
    Elite Basketball Minds
    Very insightful when it comes to Lakers basketball
  • KOC Stan
    Great for hardcore fans
    Get inside info on the finest details of the lakers and nba at large.
  • DanDodgerD
    Dope podcast!
    In a world where podcast are common and sometimes boring retreads, this one is enjoyable and informative…a must listen!
  • hollister152
    Advanced Analysis
    Top notch analysis with detailed breakdowns on latest Lakers news, rumors, coaching schemes, and more!
  • Selfjai
    Best Lakers content out
    Always tap in for the best and honest Lakers discourse. Traveling back and forth for school I always have this pod downloaded for my plane ride. Great stuff here.
  • TyreeMHarris
    Great Lakers Content
    Really good insight and analysis into X’s and O’s and strategy.
  • BR2906
    Best Lakers content
    These guys are a must follow if you are a Lakers fan. Inside scoop, entertaining, and not the same old nba content. Great for both in season and offseason.
  • Rakesh_Verma
    Great High Level Basketball Content
    This podcast has been really amazing to listen to and has really opened my mind about basketball. Really recommend it for anyone who wants to learn more about basketball!!!
  • I'm Just Okay
    Amazing show
    Cranjis and Tom always able to break down the information enough to make it easy to follow along. You guys are amazing!
  • thegudes
    Smart Lakers analysis
    This group always brings timely analysis of all things Lakers. They are both passionate and logical about the state of things in Lakerland and I’m always learning something. A+
  • BFisch51
    Great Basketball Pod
    Guys do a great job of breaking down Xs and Os and analytics. Great pod to get more in the technical side of basketball.
  • Kogane de Murrieta
    A must-have in your basketball podcast rotation
    You can count on this show to feature strong analysis through the continually entertaining experience of Lakers fandom. Through the good times and the bad, Cranjis & Tom paint a dynamic picture. They’re really the full package. The Basketball Index work is great- it always feels like there is a new aspect of the game they’re working to understand and explain. The guys make their knowledge available and the conversation’s always interesting & fun to follow. This podcast offers fair and well-grounded explanations of the product on the court. It has great value for fans of the team, the NBA, and for basketball generally- you’ll get good content centered around all three. For those interested in hearing what some of the Lakers’ most dedicated observers are seeing, this is a must-have in your library. For those following the off-the-court telenovela that is the Lakers franchise, you’ll enjoy a lifer and a savant being stumped and rendered nearly speechless by the unquantifiable mess that is the Lakers’ experience.
  • mattpell21
    Lowering the barriers to real analysis
    The fellas toe the line of nerd advanced analytics and actual hoops really well. A must listen for any basketball fan
  • Xml1964Supetdt
    Great basketball discussion with nuance and detail
    Tim and Tom always bring interesting insights and compelling data to their discussions (while also taking time to have fun at different points). Looking forward to continuing to listen while the Lakers get back on track (hopefully soon).
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