Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has made no secret throughout his career of his admiration, even idolization, of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. It's a topic that has come up a lot during the playoffs, and Boston's run to the Finals, given gestures like Tatum wearing a "24" wristband in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. It's put some Lakers fans in a weird position, one where they're actually pulling for a Celtic, and even the Celtics, in the Finals against Golden State.

Is that against the rules? What are the rules, anyway?

The Lakers are already on to the business of building out next season's roster. It's a given they'll have a lot of slots to fill via free agency, and not a lot money to do it. So journeymen like Langston Galloway, Kyle Guy, Alize Johnson, and D.J. Wilson —all of whom were in El Segundo this week—represent the kind of player to which the Lakers will have access. Finding the right combination of limited players that can be put in the best position to succeed while also fitting in with the team's stars (if necessary) won't be easy. But that's the challenge.

How likely is it Rob Pelinka and crew will find the right mix?

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky

SEGMENT 1: The Lakers are auditioning free agents. What it means, in the micro and the macro.

SEGMENT 2: Jason Tatum has put some Lakers fans in an odd position.

SEGMENT 3: What are the rules of fandom, anyway?

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