New pod: Redick’s Training Camp Priorities
Redick listed early offense, defensive principles, & conditioning as his top 3 priorities yesterday. The guys discuss what that might look like with this new group, Ziaire generating some early buzz, & MORE.
🎧: https://t.co/28hTYcmspe
JJ Redick said that they’ve been working with assistant GM Rohan Ramadas on data, strategy and analytics:
“There's some cool stuff we're rolling out for player development, some stuff that, frankly, Rob and I, envisioned two years ago and just didn't have the manpower to do it.”
"Immaculate Vibes (And Do They Even Matter?)"
In an LFR reunion, the guys are joined by @LakersReporter to talk about training camp vibes, the clarity of roles that helps drive the positivity, the evolution of JJ Redick in his 3rd season, & MORE.
🎧: https://t.co/28hTYcmspe
JJ Redick said “there are no concerns health-wise” as the Lakers enter training camp. Said a couple players aren’t full-go with contact but will be this week.
Walker Kessler is excited about anchoring LA’s defense, and after Tuesday’s practice was explicitly optimistic about where he thinks they can progress there: “I think we’re going to be a nasty defensive team … we have a lot of defensive tools.”
He added that he doesn’t think people are taking into account how good their perimeter defense can be.
Matisse Thybulle from 3 in the last few seasons:
2022-23: 36.5% on 2.1 attempts (71 games)
2023-24: 34.6% on 3.6 attempts (65 games)
2024-25: 43.8% on 3.2 attempts (15 games)
2025-26: 39.8% on 3.1 attempts (30 games)
"Battle of the Wings"
Training camp starts today, & the guys discuss what they think Redick will be looking for in the wings, why minimizing mistakes may be more important than maximizing big plays, the value of vet knowhow vs athletic gifts & MORE.
🎧: https://t.co/28hTYcmspe
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