A Lakers Christmas Poem & Wish List | Benched Holiday Special w/ Allen Maldonado & Coach Dave

It’s a special Christmas Eve edition of Benched, and instead of benching players, Allen Maldonado and Coach Dave are spreading holiday cheer Lakers-style 🎄🏀From a hilarious NBA Christmas poem to a full Lakers wish list—including gifts for LeBron James, Austin Reaves, DeAndre Ayton, and more—this episode blends hoops, humor, heart, and holiday spirit.What do you give a team chasing banner #18? Consistency, confidence, defense… and maybe a fifth ring for the King 👑🎁 Topics include:• Lakers Christmas Day matchup• Coach Dave’s legendary holiday poem• Dream gifts for every Lakers player• LeBron’s legacy & leadership• Why this episode benches no oneHit Subscribe, spread the love, and enjoy this warm-fireplace holiday episode of Benched. Merry Christmas and go Lakers! 💜💛00:00 Welcome to the Benched Christmas Eve Special00:38 Pre-Game Nerves & Holiday Energy01:38 Coach Dave’s Lakers Christmas Poem 🎅🏀04:26 Lakers Christmas Wish List Begins05:24 What Do You Give LeBron James?06:40 DeAndre Ayton’s “Bag” & Flowers07:24 Marcus Smart the Pit Bull07:44 Gabe Vincent & Rotation Talk08:21 Unsung Heroes & Earning Minutes09:08 Tough Love & Trade Talk09:56 Bronny James & Confidence10:32 Lakers Legends Holiday Shoutouts13:00 What the Lakers Really Need for Christmas14:36 No One Gets Benched (It’s Christmas!)15:18 Final Holiday Wishes 🎄