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Lakers Nation > Blog > Podcasts > Podcast: Lonzo Ball, Julius Randle & The Lakers’ Young Core
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Podcast: Lonzo Ball, Julius Randle & The Lakers’ Young Core

Trevor Lane
Published: 03/08/2018
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The Los Angeles Lakers have been building around their young core for the last few seasons, but just how good are players like Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Julius Randle, and Kyle Kuzma?

Since the retirement of Kobe Bryant, the Lakers have been on the lookout for a new star to ascend to the throne. They have hoped to land a star via free agency, pursuing names like Carmelo Anthony, LaMarcus Aldridge, and Kevin Durant over the years, but all have declined to come join a rebuilding team.

In the meantime, the losses have accumulated, as have the high draft picks. Could the Lakers finally have an enticing foundation in place?

On the latest Game Theory podcast with Sam Vecenie, LakersNation.com’s Trevor Lane joins to talk about the young core and what the future holds.

Ball has had an up-and-down season, but what he brings to the floor on a nightly basis is undeniable and a key component of the team’s identity. However, questions linger about just how strong of an influence his father, LaVar, has on the team’s success.

Additionally, L.A. finds themselves in an interesting situation with Julius Randle, who will become a restricted free agent this summer. Matching a big offer to Randle could derail their big plans for free agency, but with how well he has played this season, can the Lakers really afford to lose their go-to post player?

Ingram has also shown flashes of brilliance, and Vecenie argues that he may have the highest ceiling of any of the team’s young players.

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ByTrevor Lane
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
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