EPISODE · Oct 4, 2021 · 43 MIN
I Love Basketball: Can Malik Monk crack the rotation?
from Lakers Lounge · host Anthony Irwin
The standout performance of day 1 of the Lakers preseason belonged to Malik Monk, so Sabreena and Anthony take some time to figure out what Monk can do on the court to earn time in a crowded backcourt rotation. That leads to a conversation on Frank Vogel's decision-making; how the Lakers will define their identity this year after being a defense-first, second, and third team the past two seasons; and the contractual incentives the Lakers have to invest in Monk compared to Talen Horton-Tucker and Kendrick Nunn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The standout performance of day 1 of the Lakers preseason belonged to Malik Monk, so Sabreena and Anthony take some time to figure out what Monk can do on the court to earn time in a crowded backcourt rotation. That leads to a conversation on Frank Vogel's decision-making; how the Lakers will define their identity this year after being a defense-first, second, and third team the past two seasons; and the contractual incentives the Lakers have to invest in Monk compared to Talen Horton-Tucker and Kendrick Nunn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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