New Lakers coach JJ Redick reportedly outlined his plan for LeBron James and Anthony Davis throughout an “spectacular” assembly with staff administration not too long ago, in response to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Sam Amick and Jovan Buha.
“Redick described a system molded round this roster, specializing in elevating Anthony Davis’ involvement, significantly late in video games, and assuaging the fixed ballhandling duties on James by using him extra off the ball,” the report says.
“Preserving James, who turns 40 in December, contemporary down the stretch of the common season and into the playoffs shall be essential.”
Guaranteeing James stays contemporary guarantees to be an fascinating problem for Redick.
Earlier Lakers coach, Darvin Ham, sought to restrict James’ minutes when he took over two years in the past, however that plan was thrown out nearly instantly. The staff was too reliant on James’ manufacturing, and it was clear he didn’t need to spend lengthy stretches on the bench.
If Redick has comparable ambitions, he is probably not in one of the best place to put down the regulation, contemplating he doesn’t have any high-level teaching expertise in any respect.
His time teaching the Lakers shall be an intriguing take a look at of his relationship with James.
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