Spectrum SportsNet has unquestionably done a fantastic job covering Los Angeles-area sports, including the Galaxy, Sparks, Dodgers, and of course, the Lakers. They offer insightful coverage with a production value that goes well beyond what one would expect from a regional sports network, but their shows, such as Access SN: Lakers and Backstage Lakers, also have a warm, endearing quality to them.
I’ve long wondered exactly what that special ingredient is that allows them to capture Los Angeles-area sports so well, particularly now that longtime beat reporter Mike Bresnahan and legendary Lakers guard Derek Fisher are on board, so I was thrilled to receive an invitation to go to Spectrum SportsNet studios in El Segundo, CA to get a closer look.