How Kendrick Nunn and Trevor Ariza Fit with the Lakers: Guest, Ethan Skolnick (5 Reasons Sports) - a podcast by Locked On Podcast Network, Anthony Irwin

The Lakers made a big investment, not necessarily in money but definitely in hope, in point guard Kendrick Nunn and veteran forward Trevor Ariza. Both played in Miami last year, which means Ethan Skolnick, longtime stalwart of the NBA journalism community and a fixture around the Heat, got an up-close view of both. Or as up close as one gets during a pandemic. So how well-suited is each to have an impact with the Lakers? How well do they fit? What should Lakers fans expect on both sides of the ball from both players?

It's a deep dive into two critical members of LA's supporting cast, with some killer insight.HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

SEGMENT 1: How did Nunn grow in his second season? What should Lakers fans look for in his first year as a Laker? Can he hold up well enough defensively to play significant minutes with Russell Westbrook?SEGMENT 2: More on Nunn, including why he went in and out of Miami's rotation. Meanwhile, the Lakers could very well be relying heavily on Ariza, particularly on defense. Is he up for it, at 36 years old? What about the O? Is there anything left there?

SEGMENT 3: Breaking down the interview. What happens if Nunn isn't quite good enough on D? How many of these lineup combo questions really boil down to the effectiveness of Westbrook as a defender? Is it risky to be reliant on Ariza?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!

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