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Episode Synopsis
Jovan Buha answers all of your Los Angeles Lakers and NBA questions in the latest episode of Buha's Block.
Jovan analyzes the moves he'd make if he were in charge of the Lakers over the next year, whether Deandre Ayton is the center of the future for the Lakers, LA's defensive ceiling with the current group, the lineups that should play more, the best "Alfreds" of the season, Adou Thiero vs. Dalton Knecht as trade assets, and more.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:21 Question No. 1: How would the roster look over the next year if I were Rob Pelinka?
11:21 Question No. 2: Should Jake LaRavia start over Rui Hachimura?
19:58 Question No. 3: Which lineups should play more?
26:35 Question No. 4: Does LA view Deandre Ayton as the long-term solution at C?
32:32 Question No. 5: What is the Lakers' defensive ceiling with this group?
38:06 Question No. 6: Should LA trade a future first-round pick?
44:49 Question No. 7: Who are my favorite "Alfreds" this season?
51:39 Question No. 8: What are my top three NBA team names?
56:19 Question No. 9: Who has more trade value: Adou Thiero or Dalton Knecht?
1:03:57 Question No. 10: My worst NBA losses as a fan?
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Jovan analyzes the moves he'd make if he were in charge of the Lakers over the next year, whether Deandre Ayton is the center of the future for the Lakers, LA's defensive ceiling with the current group, the lineups that should play more, the best "Alfreds" of the season, Adou Thiero vs. Dalton Knecht as trade assets, and more.
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing.
YouTube memberships are live! Join here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBcs-QN0f0DkeCU_pDHTYtA/join
Join our new Buha's Block Discord: https://discord.gg/xFaPWsQFYr
Follow Jovan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jovanbuha/
Follow Jovan on X: https://x.com/jovanbuha
Follow Jovan on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jovanbuha
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:21 Question No. 1: How would the roster look over the next year if I were Rob Pelinka?
11:21 Question No. 2: Should Jake LaRavia start over Rui Hachimura?
19:58 Question No. 3: Which lineups should play more?
26:35 Question No. 4: Does LA view Deandre Ayton as the long-term solution at C?
32:32 Question No. 5: What is the Lakers' defensive ceiling with this group?
38:06 Question No. 6: Should LA trade a future first-round pick?
44:49 Question No. 7: Who are my favorite "Alfreds" this season?
51:39 Question No. 8: What are my top three NBA team names?
56:19 Question No. 9: Who has more trade value: Adou Thiero or Dalton Knecht?
1:03:57 Question No. 10: My worst NBA losses as a fan?
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