Pat Riley’s no-excuse mentality, Kobe’s post-Shaq revelation, and the Lakers’ craziest behind-the-scenes stories — Gary Vitti returns with the most unfiltered look at Showtime and the 2000s dynasty you’ll ever hear. Gary Vitti — the Lakers’ longtime head athletic trainer — joins Byron Scott for Part 2 of his legendary sit-down, sharing powerful stories from inside the locker room and on the road. He breaks down Pat Riley’s relentless leadership style, the moment Kobe realized he still needed a dominant big man after Shaq, and rare tales involving Jerry Buss, Shaq, Nick Van Exel, and the chaos of old-school NBA travel. From Hawaii training camps to unforgettable blowups and hilarious team moments, this episode gives an unfiltered look at the Lakers dynasty from someone who lived every second of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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