Why LeBron and AD want the Lakers to go all-in with Sam Amick: Ep. 36 | Buha's Block

I welcome Sam Amick of The Athletic — the first two-time guest of the show! — to discuss his reporting on Tuesday about LeBron James and Anthony Davis wanting the Los Angeles Lakers to go all-in for "another elite player."

Sam and I discuss his story, LeBron’s longstanding desire for a third star, AD wielding his power more recently, players that qualify as upgrades in LeBron and AD's eyes, Austin Reaves, the Lakers’ read on their roster, the potential outcomes if the Lakers stand pat, and more.

Read Sam’s story here: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5588...

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:04 LeBron’s motivations entering the offseason
7:27 Is it a third-star-or-bust proposition for LeBron and AD?
11:01 LA’s public messaging about player development
13:40 What is AD’s role in all of this?
18:42 How do the Lakers read this situation?
24:52 Outro

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