Lakers news: JJ Redick’s 3 demands for LA training camp, revealed
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers began training camp this week with a new look roster centered around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. It’s too early to put any labels on this Lakers’ team and their potential, but during a preseason press conference last week, Lakers head coach JJ Redick admitted his belief that this specific team can reach […] The post Lakers news: JJ Redick’s 3 demands for LA…
The Los Angeles Lakers started their training camp this week with a new roster centered around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Head coach JJ Redick expressed during a preseason press conference that he believes this specific team has the potential to reach championship level. Redick shared his three goals for the camp during training camp, which included continuing to establish defensive principles, developing their early offense that has been their main priority since September, and getting in great shape.
Redick, who had no prior coaching experience before being hired by the Lakers, has gained the trust and respect of his players. He overcame imposter syndrome and has become more comfortable in his role. Redick acknowledged feeling more comfortable teaching on the court after realizing some of the things that helped him as a player were hindrances as a coach.
He also discussed the shift from his competitive fire as a player to a more measured approach as a coach.
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