The Lakers, like a lot of teams, battled significant (and poorly timed) injuries this year. Ultimately, that's what did them in. What was behind them? Was the training staff—a group the Lakers have since shaken up—somehow deficient? (And what exactly are those staffs doing?) Most importantly, what are the team's prospects from a health standpoint going forward? Should this year have any residual impact on next year? And does Davis risk a different type of injury when he avoids playing center?

We discuss it all with injury expert Jeff Stotts (@InStreetClothes), creator of the genuinely indispensable InStreetClothes.com website. Tons of fantastic information fans can use.

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

SEGMENT 1: What went wrong this year in the NBA and the Lakers in terms of injuries? Were they really up? What contributed to the run of high profile playoff injuries we've seen? Stotts explains the variables in play this year.

SEGMENT 2: What exactly do training staffs do? How straight a line can you draw between player injuries and the performance of a staff? What can they control, and how do you measure efficacy? What is the reputation of the Lakers in this area around the league? (They just fired head athletic trainer Nina Hsieh...)

SEGMENT 3: Looking to next year, how likely are the Lakers to see an injury hangover? Is LeBron still kinda bulletproof, and if not, how should he be treated? And is AD at the five really more demanding physically than AD at the 4?

Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!

Built Bar

Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.

BetOnline AG

There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.

Rock Auto

Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.

Indeed

Get started RIGHT NOW with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/locked

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices