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Lakers News: JJ Redick Wants Walker Kessler To Be ‘Relentless’

The Los Angeles Lakers debut of center Walker Kessler went about as good as it could have gone as the big man finished with 11 points, nine rebounds, one steal and one block in 16 first-half minutes against the Golden…

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 3:40 PM
Lakers News: JJ Redick Wants Walker Kessler To Be ‘Relentless’
Key Things to Know
  • Head coach JJ Redick challenged center Walker Kessler to be "relentless" on both ends of the court.
  • Walker Kessler agreed with Redick's assessment, making it his primary goal to never take plays off.
  • Kessler posted 11 points, nine rebounds, and one block in his Lakers preseason debut against Golden State.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick revealed that the one word he used to describe his expectation for center Walker Kessler is "relentless." Redick emphasized that he wants Kessler to display a continuous motor on both ends of the floor by setting screens, crashing the glass, diving, and running the court consistently throughout the season.

Kessler echoed Redick's expectations following his Lakers preseason debut against the Golden State Warriors in Las Vegas. The big man recorded 11 points, nine rebounds, one steal, and one block across 16 first-half minutes, drawing praise from Redick for his interior defense and rebounding impact.

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