Winless on the road, and hopeless on the glass, the Lakers find themselves in a familiar place to begin the season.

Ethan and JC are back to discuss how the Lakers underwhelming start to the season has a long-term impact that might wind up wasting LeBron’s greatness.

The fellas also discuss Christian Wood’s evolving role, the importance of role players on a team build around stars, and what needs to happen for the Lakers to be grab it at the pomegranate and not trying to figure out how to crack the shell.

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