What happened
JJ Redick said after Tuesday’s preseason debut that Walker Kessler’s focus is to be relentless, especially with his motor, screening, crashing, and running the floor alongside Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves. Redick added that Kessler should get pocket-playmaking chances as teams守?
Kessler said he and Redick settled on that same theme for the season, saying he wants to attack every possession in the paint and on defense after posting 11 points and nine rebounds against Golden State. His next chance comes Friday in the Lakers’ preseason finale before the Oct
This points to Kessler having a clear early role as an active two-way big who can benefit from Dončić and Reaves creating touches. It is still preseason, so the exact opening-night rotation and minutes remain unconfirmed.
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Original reporting: JJ Redick wants Walker Kessler to be relentless this season — Yahoo Sports ↗