# PART 1: West contender tiers; Lakers squarely second-tier

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Podcast: [Lakers Lounge](https://stenobird.com/podcast/lakers-lounge-13225)
Published: 2026-09-17T01:49:45+00:00
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## Resource

Anthony outlines his tier system for the western conference and places the Lakers in the second grouping. Aaron gives his thoughts on Anthony's tiers as the two guys catch up for the first time on the pod in way too long.

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