PART ONE: Anthony and Mirin expand on a piece she wrote for The Ringer on some of the hiring practices throughout the NBA. Were those interviews for Becky Hammon nothing more than a publicity stunt? The Lakers specifically said they wanted to do something "different" this coaching search. Well, there was one option in that regard they never considered.Subscribe to the Lakers Lounge for reports, rumors, analysis and highlights. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbW1SM05kSFVXSTNyU29xQ3lqWVNPSUoyTW9yd3xBQ3Jtc0trenEtd2duYktvbFU0RmctX2F3dENyQjQ4c19Ic0NnbnVQbDJXVjZUNS1ZLW9BTXpMcExyWEdpS0RJOTk2SjJVaHR2Q04yVjh2SzJjdlNGYXRoTHZMTHp5b3lva1ZmLWF2bnY0SktiaTZ4OGw2S3dyTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Ft.co%2FdsuEHpPLDA&v=SQfpbTiyHiI">https://t.co/dsuEHpPLDA</a> To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: <a href="https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy">https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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NBA hiring practices have taken a big step back, societally speaking

Anthony Irwin takes a daily look at the Los Angeles Lakers in his own unique way, with the help of any number of guests from throughout NBA coverage, and beyond.