New Lakers coach JJ Redick reportedly outlined his plan for LeBron James and Anthony Davis throughout an “spectacular” assembly with crew administration just lately, in keeping with 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.
“Protecting James, who turns 40 in December, contemporary down the stretch of the common season and into the playoffs will likely 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 crew was too reliant on James’ manufacturing, and it was clear he didn’t wish to spend lengthy stretches on the bench.
If Redick has related ambitions, he might not be in the most effective place to put down the legislation, contemplating he doesn’t have any high-level teaching expertise in any respect.
His time teaching the Lakers will likely be an intriguing take a look at of his relationship with James.
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