Ed Schrenzel

Ed Schrenzel

Ed Schrenzel has been writing about the Lakers for Lake Show Life since 2017. He has followed the Lakers and the NBA since the days of Elgin Baylor and Jerry West.

Milwaukee Bucks v Los Angeles Lakers

"Triple R" role players provide the Lakers all the hope they need

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New Orleans Pelicans v Los Angeles Lakers

Why Rob Pelinka and the Lakers were right to stay quiet during the deadline

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Toronto Raptors v Los Angeles Lakers

Six trends that have defined the Los Angeles Lakers thus far

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Indiana Pacers v Los Angeles Lakers: Championship - 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament

Early-season report card: Grading every player on the Lakers roster

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 30: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a call during the fourth quarter against the Orlando Magic at Crypto.com Arena on October 30, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

5 burning questions that will determine the Lakers’ fate

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 20: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter in game three of the Western Conference Finals at Crypto.com Arena on May 20, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

How the Lakers stack up in the Western Conference

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 24: LeBron James #6 and Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers react against the Memphis Grizzlies in overtime of Game Four of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 24, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

The 2023-24 Lakers have the deepest roster in franchise history

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May 12, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (1) warms up prior to game six of the 2023 NBA playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

D’Angelo Russell is due for a big season for the Lakers

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 24: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks to coach Darvin Ham during overtime of the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Crypto.com Arena on April 24, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

The Lakers are already preparing for life after LeBron James

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PORTLAND, OREGON - JANUARY 22: Thomas Bryant #31 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on January 22, 2023 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Rob Pelinka’s revolving door at center: A brief history of Lakers big men

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Apr 28, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka looks on prior to game six of the 2023 NBA playoffs against the Memphis Grizzlies at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

What should the Lakers do? A full run-down of Rob Pelinka’s looming decisions

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - CIRCA 1988: (L-R) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar #33, Magic Johnson #32 and Orlando Woolridge #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Indiana Pacers during an NBA basketball game circa 1988 at Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, Indiana. Abdul-Jabbar played for the Lakers from 1975-89. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Showtime Lakers 35th anniversary: How the NBA’s greatest dynasty was built

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 16: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on December 16, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

6 matchups that will decide Lakers-Nuggets Western Conference Finals

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MARCH 31: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball as Taurean Prince #12 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts in the second quarter of the game at Target Center on March 31, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Why the Lakers will make the Western Conference Finals

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 03: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers watches the action from the bench during the first half against Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena on March 3, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Why the Lakers will survive during LeBron James’ injury

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 07: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ceremoniously hands LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers the ball after James passed Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer, surpassing Abdul-Jabbar's career total of 38,387 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena on February 07, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Is LeBron James the greatest of all time after breaking the scoring record?

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