Stephen A Smith: 3 WHITE DUDES?! The Lakers Really Think THIS Can Win a Championship? [F2DhQ0snVD1]
The Lakers have officially turned the page after LeBron James' departure, but is their new direction enough to compete for an NBA championship? In this episode, we break down the Lakers' decision to build around Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves, and newly acquired Walker Kessler, and ask the question that's already igniting debate across the basketball world: can this roster actually contend in the loaded Western Conference? Plus, we discuss why LeBron's next destination appears to be coming down to the Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, or Cleveland Cavaliers, and why Golden State could become an instant contender if LeBron joins forces with Stephen Curry. Later, Rich Paul reveals what really drove LeBron's decision to leave Los Angeles, and Sam Mitchell weighs in on whether adding another aging superstar is the right move for the Warriors. Chapters 0:00 LeBron leaves the Lakers 1:31 The Lakers' new Big Three is revealed 3:48 "3 White Dudes?!" Why this roster is causing controversy 6:25 Why this Lakers team doesn't scare anyone 9:28 Did the Lakers give up too much for Walker Kessler? 12:42 Is this the most unusual Lakers roster ever? 13:16 How this team compares to the rest of the NBA 15:30 Lakers playoff prediction 16:13 Why LeBron should join the Warriors 17:03 Rich Paul explains LeBron's exit 20:16 Sam Mitchell pushes back on Golden State 22:06 Why LeBron and Steph still make sense 24:06 Final thoughts on the Lakers' future Connect with me on social media: Twitter: Instagram: TikTok: Facebook: LinkedIn: