Lakers Podcast: Potential Of Young Lakers Plus Who Could Be Traded This Summer?

Trevor Lane
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The Los Angeles Lakers may be looking at standings for all of the wrong reasons right now, but keeping their top-three protected pick would be a major win for the franchise. Lakers Nation’s Trevor Lane and Ryan Ward discuss the status of the tank on the latest episode of CourtCast, the Lakers Nation podcast.

We also break down each of the young players on the team’s roster. Who has the potential to become a star in the future? Plus, what has Ryan seen behind-the-scenes that has him worried about the long-term potential of players like D’Angelo Russell and Julius Randle? What did Trevor notice was so different in the Celtics locker room compared to the Lakers?

Plus, how on earth did Ryan wind up stuck in an elevator with Jeanie Buss and Phil Jackson??? Check out the latest episode of CourtCast to find out:

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Twitter: @Trevor_Lane, @RyanWardLA

1:30 – Tank Race talk

7:45- Has Jordan Clarkson hit his ceiling?

13:30- Julius Randle’s development

17:15- D’Angelo Russell’s motivation

28:00- Brandon Ingram’s All-Star potential

35:00- Zubac Nation

39:00- The Shaq Statue Event

44:00- The time Ryan got stuck in an elevator with Phil Jackson and Jeanie Buss

Trevor Lane is a longtime NBA and Los Angeles Lakers fan who had the good fortune to grow up during the glory days of the Showtime Lakers, when Magic Johnson, Kareem-Abdul-Jabbar, James Worthy, and the rest ruled the Great Western Forum. He has written about basketball, soccer, fantasy sports, MMA, and even pro wrestling over the course of his career, but the spectacle that is the Lakers is his true passion. He made the leap into podcasting for Lakers Nation and provides voice-over analysis for our YouTube channel. With a who's who of stars gracing the Lakers lineup over the years, including Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal, Pau Gasol, and many others, the Lakers always provide plenty to talk about. When he isn't writing or recording, Trevor can be found spending time with his wife and daughter or on the sidelines for one of the youth teams he coaches. Outside of the Lakers, Trevor is a supporter of the LA Galaxy, US Soccer, Dallas Cowboys, and Los Angeles Dodgers. Contact: trevor@mediumlargela.com