Benched - Lakers NBA Podcast with Coach Dave Miller and Allen Maldonado
Welcome to Benched, the bold new NBA podcast where Emmy-winning coach and analyst Dave Miller teams up with actor and hoops fanatic Allen Maldonado for a full-court conversation that’s part basketball breakdown, part cultural commentary, and all real talk. Coach Miller brings decades of on-court experience, inside access, and the kind of basketball IQ only a coach can deliver. Maldonado brings the actor’s wit, fan’s passion, and a street-level take that keeps it honest and entertaining. Together, they tackle the biggest stories in the league, call out bad takes, and deliver insights you won’t get on TV. If you love hoops, hate fluff, and want truth from people who actually live it, Blocked is your next listen. Smart. Funny. Fearless. Welcome to Benched. #nba #nbahighlights #coachdaveacademy #manhattanbeachstudios #lakers #lalakers #losangeleslakers #clippers #laclippers #losangelesclippers #allenmaldonado
Episodes
It’s a special Christmas Eve edition of Benched, and instead of benching players, Allen Maldonado and Coach Dave are spreading holiday cheer Lakers-style 🎄🏀
From a hilarious NBA Christmas poem to a full Lakers wish list—including gifts for LeBron James, Austin Reaves, DeAndre Ayton, and more—this episode blends hoops, humor, heart, and holiday spirit.
What do you give a team chasing banner #18? Consistency, conf...
The Lakers–Clippers rivalry is back, and things are getting spicy 🔥
On this episode of Benched, Allen Maldonado and Dave Miller preview the upcoming Lakers vs Clippers showdown at the Intuit Dome—and Coach Dave doesn’t hold back.
Are the Clippers the most disconnected team in the NBA?
Can James Harden keep the ship afloat?
Will Kawhi Leonard even play?
And is this finally a matchup where the Lakers’ d...
Are the Lakers walking into a trap game in Salt Lake City… or are they about to make a statement?
On this episode of Benched, Allen Maldonado and Coach Dave Miller break down the Lakers vs Jazz matchup, including why Utah is tougher at home, how dangerous Lauri Markkanen is in Salt Lake City, and why Keyonte George could be a problem in transition.
The guys dive into:
• Turnovers and late-game execution
•...
The Los Angeles Lakers escape Phoenix with a wild road win — but it wasn’t pretty.
On this episode of Benched, Allen Maldonado and Coach Dave Miller break down the good, the bad, and the ugly from the Lakers’ victory over the Phoenix Suns.
🏀 Topics include:
• LeBron James getting TURNED UP
• The Lakers’ bench saving the game
• Turnovers, momentum swings & late-game chaos
• Why Marcus Smart end...
The Lakers are winning games — but are they actually good enough to contend?
On this episode of BENCHED, actor Alan Maldonado and Emmy-winning coach Dave Miller break down why the Lakers’ defense is being exposed, especially in transition, against athletic teams.
Coach Dave explains why foot speed, defensive discipline, and toughness can’t be fixed overnight, how opposing teams attack the Lakers, and why transitio...
The Lakers got RUN OFF the floor — and Alan Maldonado & Coach Dave Miller were courtside to witness every brutal detail. In this episode of BENCHED, the guys break down why the Lakers' transition defense completely collapsed, how Marcus Smart saved the night with a huge shooting performance, and why Austin Reeves might be hitting the wall after carrying the team for weeks.
They also dive into:
Why JJ Redi...
LeBron James turned back the clock and carried the Lakers to a huge win — while Luka Doncic flew halfway across the world, dropped a triple-double, and still couldn’t stop the King.
In this episode of Benched, Alan Maldonado and Coach Dave Miller break down:
• Vintage LeBron energy and late-game takeover
• Luka’s triple-double after becoming a new father
• Austin Reaves’ rare off-night and what it means
• B...
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