Buha's Block with Jovan Buha

Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:30 Question No. 1: What am I most looking forward to in training camp and the preseason?
4:48 Question No. 2: Is this roster better position by position compared to last season's?
10:43 Question No. 3: Will Luka finally win MVP if LA overachieves relative to expectations?
15:39 Question No. 4: Why is everyone so low on the defense?
20:43 Questions No. 5 and 6: Better alternatives to this offseason? Ideal shadow offseason?
31:00 Questions No. 6 and 7: Statistical benchmarks to contend? Averages for LA's primary players?
40:32 Question No. 8: Can Grimes make a NAW-like jump?
43:43 Outro

Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:32 Questions No. 1 and 2: What's LA's realistic ceiling? And what would constitute a successful season?
4:33 Question No. 3: Are people overreacting about the starting lineup concerns?
10:35 Question No. 4: Most optimistic scenarios for LA's wings?
14:32 Question No. 5: Who's better: 2024 Mavericks vs. 2027 Lakers?
23:02 Question No. 6: Can LA win 50+ games? Unlock the best from the supporting cast?
27:19 Question No. 7: When will we see Kessler-Mamu-Luka lineups?
31:25 Outro

Jovan Buha answers your Los Angeles Lakers questions.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:33 Question No. 1: What's the best way to address the starting PF spot?
6:14 Question No. 2: Is Ziaire Williams more viable as a starter after bulking up?
10:49 Question No. 3: Should LA have signed a wing over Collin Sexton?
17:45 Question No. 4: Can the Lakers make a deep playoff run?
20:41 Question No. 5: Who is most likely to break out this season?
24:32 Question No. 6: What will LA's record be by Christmas?
26:11 Question No. 7: What's my biggest worry with the team?
30:12 Question No. 8: How was my vacation?
32:55 Outro

Jovan Buha is joined by Tony Jones of The Athletic to preview Collin Sexton's fit with the Los Angeles Lakers.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:43 Is Sexton finally LA's answer at backup PG?
3:04 Can he step into a larger role when Luka/Austin are out?
6:58 How much will his 3PT shooting allow him to thrive off the ball?
9:28 How problematic is his defense?
12:47 Will his defense potentially limit his usefulness next to both Luka and Austin?
16:15 Can he be a locker-room leader?
21:28 Outro

Jovan Buha is joined by Sean Highkin of The Rose Garden Report to preview Matisse Thybulle's fit with the Los Angeles Lakers.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:23 How does Thybulle fit with the Lakers?
3:25 His best role offensively
6:00 How impactful is he defensively?
9:45 Him on vs. off the ball on defense
11:31 Does he make sense as a starter?
16:25 Why was his role reduced in the playoffs?
18:15 What's he like off the court?
22:17 Outro