'Championship team': Walker Kessler drops first thoughts on training with Lakers led by Luka Doncic
Walker Kessler has a lot of positive feelings about joining Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Coach JJ Redick in the Lakers system.
Walker Kessler, the Lakers' center, shared his initial impressions about joining the team led by Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Moving from the Utah Jazz to the Lakers, Kessler anticipates adapting to JJ Redick's system, which may bring new challenges and adjustments. Although no struggles have surfaced yet, he remains confident that the summer training camp in Slovenia will help strengthen team chemistry and solidify their roles in competing for an NBA championship, especially after the departure of LeBron James.
Kessler, a top-10 defensive ceiling player and arguably the NBA's best rim protector, aims to make a significant impact on the team, potentially clinching a Larry O'Brien trophy in the next three years.
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