Cooper and Michael play glass half-full/half empty (1:23) for the Lakers, talk LeBron at the 5 (15:00), and debate whether Russ is a problem (18:20). Then, they ring in the New Year by offering a few resolutions for the Lakers (32:45). In Quick Hitters, they run through the Lakers recent additions, including Stanley Johnson (46:30). For Showtime, they visit the Card Counter for a recap of the trading card market in 2021. Finally, they wish LeBron a Happy Birthday and appreciate his and Kareem's longevity (1:11:55) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices