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Redick said that he aims to very clearly define roles for players, and that on the wing, there is an expectation for what it will take to get minutes there*. Those conversations have already begun.
*Presumably a defensive focus, an ability to hit shots, attack closeouts, etc.
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JJ Redick says the Lakers will play more guys this year: "We're naturally deeper."
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Pelinka says Luka was looking for Cameron Carr in pickup as he was hitting corner 3s and catching lobs
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The Luka-hosted trip to Slovenia serves as an example of JJ Redick’s point that this group of players is already very connected.
Pelinka added that every player wrote a hand-written note to Luka to thank him for how he went above and beyond as a host.
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JJ Redick says he played 72 holes of golf in 48 hours with Luka Doncic this summer and he was especially impressed with the thought and leadership Doncic put into hosting the team in Slovenia. Redick says back in LA, the leader has been Austin Reaves during pickup games
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Rob Pelinka said Luka Dončić is the “world’s greatest offensive player” and cited the importance of collaborating with him to shape the roster in part on what fits well with him.
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JJ Redick at the season-opening presser:
- Called Walker Kessler the perfect fit for Dončić and Reaves.
- Excited for camp with starting and rotation spots up for grabs amidst a deep group especially on the wing.
- Has been pleased with the hard work all summer at the facility.
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On top of being a great person, LT took his job very seriously, truly understanding his critical role for fans.
He’d come up to me before every game and inquire - with that glorious baritone - about the starting lineup and any changes for either team.
True legend. 💛💜
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Reminiscing on Kobe and Shaq with @geeter3 on @ESPNLosAngeles, with the help of @KevinDing:
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Luka, Austin and the Lakers will host LeBron and Philly on Christmas Day in LA, and open the season on Oct. 21 against Steph and Golden State:
A LOADED CHRISTMAS DAY on ABC & ESPN! 🎄
🎁 Wemby, Spurs visit Brunson and the defending champion Knicks in a rematch of last season’s NBA Finals
🎁 Tatum, Celtics host Giannis and the Heat in Beantown
🎁 LeBron returns to LA to face Luka and the Lakers
🎁 Shai and Ant go head-to-head in a superstar guard showdown
🎁 Jokić and Murray battle Steph and Dray in the Bay
NBA Schedule Release presented by @Ticketmaster
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If you missed tonight’s Lakers Talk with me and @geeter3, here’s a link to the podcast, which includes calls from our guys @champagnennuts and Big Shot Bob, plus all the Lakers latest and some 🇺🇸 World Cup commiserating:
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Laker's Talk is Tonight with @MikeTrudell & @geeter3
Special Guests: @champagnennuts & Robert Horry Join the Show
6pm on YouTube and the ESPNLA App📲
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Luka Dončić was named to the All-NBA First Team for the 6th time. Only 4 other players in NBA history have done so by age 27: Tim Duncan (7); LeBron (6); Oscar Robertson (6); and Bob Pettit (6).
Dončić led the NBA in scoring (33.5 ppg), ranked 3rd in assists (8.3) and 6th in steals (1.6).
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With the completion of Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick’s press conference, we can officially put a bow on the 2025-26 Lakers season.
Big thanks to you all for following along once again!
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JJ Redick called Rui Hachimura's shooting transformative, in that it allows him to be an efficient scorer and to elevate his teammates due to the attention he demands.
Hachimura finished the season with 15 straight games of 50% or better from 3, including all 10 playoff games.
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Redick: "We clearly need to have a better overall season defensively. I think we had flashes of that. I think our improvement defensively is a big credit to our staff."
He gave specific credit to assistants Greg St. Jean and Bob Beyer for their work with/presentation of film.
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JJ Redick: "We need to build depth beyond just an 8- or 9-man rotation. Maybe 5 games out of the 92 games we played, it was something that I'd planned over the offseason. It really is about building that depth."
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