The Los Angeles Lakers are somewhat of an enigma in the Western Conference this year. Everyone respects their star duo, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, but it’s debatable if they have enough depth to contend with the likes of the…
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick expressed optimism regarding his team's defensive potential ahead of the regular season opener. While Redick initially expected the Lakers to be an average defensive group, he stated that elevated standards during training camp and preseason play showed they have a chance to become a good defensive unit.
Redick identified transition defense and defensive rebounding as the primary areas requiring improvement following preseason struggles. Fadeaway World notes that the Lakers are relying on center Walker Kessler and supporting contributors like Collin Sexton and Matisse Thybulle to solidify their defense alongside star scorers Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
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