Darvin hams offense scheme for AD: get in the paint and try to force throw him the ball. My God ham was so bad.. JJ has AD getting the ball in spots more like jokic does where he has multiple options of attack instead of just "get in the paint and do something"
To be fair Hamm’s offense often did have solid movement (not this good)… in the first half of games. But later in the season LeBron really slowed things down. Dude was 40, just got tired late in games, and did a lot of holding and running clock. I’m a LeBron fan, but let’s be objective.
@@AaronPlaytheir tempo was horrible, GSW is a good example of ball movement, LAL was wasted movements and got you off balance when you shot, LAL has horrible shooters anyway
This is because JJ actually played smart basketball himself. When you're a small guy you really have to think of ways on how to be a good basketball player.
Also JJ was never a primary ballhandler and ran set plays his whole career. Something different from former player coaches like Jason Kidd or Steve Nash who was primary ball handler. He knows the X and Os of screen plays well
Rooting for JJ to succeed and prove all of the people who were critical of the Lakers hiring him and who doubted his ability to be a head coach in the NBA. Absolutely loved how much better the Lakers looked. Last 2 years it was beyond frustrating watching them play considering the talent they had. AD and Rui look like they playing at the high level they were at the Olympics.
@@HoopsDigest Tonight was a very good test for this Lakers team. That first quarter was hard to watch but that second was awesome! Love the composure and determination.
lmao it would be the funniest thing to find out that the lakers have been sitting on a championship level roster for years that has just been put to waste by bad coaching
Not years, 1 year. But it would be pretty crazy considering the fact Lebron is only getter older. They let Darvin ham waste 2 years of Lebron's twilight, which is crazy.
We shot 3's like hot garbage and still handily beat last year's #3 seed the Timberwolves. In the 2024 Playoffs when the Timberwolves were shooting 3's like hot garbage they crumbed against the Mavs. Being able to win convincingly with bad shooting and still rebound for a bucket is THE recipe for success.
Like you said, their effort on the offensive glass was arguably the most noticeable difference in my eyes Just one game, but it looked incredible compared to the past
JJ got everything you look for as a potential franchise changing head coach. 15 year vet. Played for 5 different teams. Breathes the game of basketball and loves the game of basketball. Oh, and played for Coach K for 4 years in college. Dont be shocked by his success. Those that know the game have seen this coming .
Feels safe to say that most people were initially hesitant solely based on no experience in coaching even as an assistant prior to this Really hoping he continues off the great start he’s had & from what we’ve seen thus far
I agree what a great break down of what "real" coaching looks like and it was only his first game as HC. Kudos to Coach Reddick and the rest of coaching staff
I was thinking that too! I remember him talking specifically about that specific double screen where you try to get the defender behind the guard the big has to guard the guard then it’s a pass to the big and an easy lay; then seeing that in game I was like ohhh so that’s what you’re talking about.
Especially after game 2 what surprised me most is just how locked in everyone is on both sides of the floor. JJ did a great job getting these guys to buy in early and AD is playing like an MVP
My biggest takeaway was how much fun it looks like Rui is having. He looks like he’s enjoying every second of his playing time. Last year, he looked MISERABLE every time I watched this team. Having a coach that knows what he can do, and pushes him to do even more, looks like it’s doing wonders for him. He’s incredibly talented, if an actual coach can just unlock that
I mistakenly wrote him off for a good portion of last year. his numbers were ok, but the eye test while he was on the court failed terribly. looked uninterested, wasn't aggressive, like I said had overall good numbers but just never really felt like he left much of an impact on the court. what a night and day difference competent coaching can make, he looks amazing in the limited sample so far this year! aggressive, pushing the pace, going after his own rebounds, using his frame to get to where he wants to be. really excited for how this season could go for him
@ I could see the potential last year, just knew Ham wasn’t going to get anything out of him. Didn’t really think any coach would. Rui needs to be a huge focal point for the Lakers this year.
“No rebounds, no rings” and “the rebounder gets paid”. Simple truths that Ham just didn’t get? It really is a simple game: more possessions = more shot attempts. Great video 👍🏻
Back when he was with the Lob City LA Clippers, Doc Rivers was asked which of his players would make good coaches one day. Doc responded with JJ Redick and Jamal Crawford. Doc's been wrong on many calls but not with those two.
These days it seems it's pretty rare to see a team at full strength. That's why this game is reassuring as a Lakers fan. Good team basketball shouldn't require having a perfectly stacked lineup.
im a laker fan since 2000! and to see this new lakers coaching staff and plays, its give me goosebumps and starting to have a energetic feeling like the old days of LA with Kobe!! ty for this review
JJ Reddick really deserved this chance. He was the best Analysis since he retired and bums like Steve Nash & Jason Kidd got chances before him. This might start a new trend of actual good leaders taking the realms of NBA Head coaches. Could you imagine a LeBron owner of a Vegas team & being a coach?
You need to be paid for this coverage. You did it best, You're a pro. This game show JJ is an amazing thinker. He said, "I'll use math", I think he uses math and science.
What i appreciated about JJ as a podcaster is he seems curious about things. Im sure it's a combination of experience seeing some phenomena and validating his theories with math. Its kind of the perfect combo.
I’m also very curious to see if their outside shooting will improve noticeably this year No doubt JJ is looking to draw up a lot more for them in terms of generating perimeter looks
Honestly so impressed with how jj played this one, hope he can keep it up. Glad bron & bronny got to have their moment, but I hope bronny doesn't take a spot all season, he'd be better of spending time in the g league now
The key of a good coach is to understand his team. The key of a great coach is to make the rest of the team believe they’re as important as the big guns. JJ redick seems like he has been able to make them believe. Besides the great tactics, of course.
I mean AD and all the players said they all had no idea what the schemes were or what the plan was when in games so they were disorganized which forced AD and Bron to have to go play on the fly. I don’t think either of them want that. They want schemes and game plans but also have the ability to call an audible if they see the defense acting differently. Bron has always said they want plays to go through AD. Vogel did that I think.
I get he’s a good coach but what if Jj thinks he’s the best option for a late second shot while down 3? What’s stopping him from subbing himself in? I think this should be talked about all season if the lakers want to win a championship
It was amazing to see lakers moving since 2018 as they did create more spacing and AD calling the shots. There is a clear definition of each player's role and hopefully they qualify for the playoffs smoothly . My question is how will they tackle teams like Nuggets warriors mavs
I think they just need a few tweaks to the roster. Maybe at the deadline. If they keep the same team. I could see them going to 2nd round exit. I love what I’m seeing so far though!
He’s the best rim protector in the league. He was never known for perimeter defense, so lakers ran offence to get him out of the paint because they actually are scared by his rim protection. Rudy is a an all time defensive player.
He's probably THE defender teams have to change their offenses to play. He is objectively the best rim defender in the league as of right now and without a doubt one of the best help side defenders ever. Literally in this video the Lakers had 5 straight scoring posessions the second Rudy comes off the floor. There are 2 ways teams can attack a big like this. Either stretch the floor with a shooting big and make him choose between protecting the rim or give up an open 3. Or go at him and drag him out of the paint not necessarily to target him, but so the paint opens up by removing his rim protection. It looks like hes getting picked on because they have to.
@@jarraa16533y'all gotta stop dick riding this guy. He's been getting cooked by the rim and is completely non existent on offense. Definition of liability
Hey love the vid bro, I like what jj is doing I honestly want the lakers to trade for another playmaker and I think they should look Colin sexton. Lmk what u think
I appreciate you 👍 glad you enjoyed! Gonna be interesting to watch this team over the next couple of weeks. I think with a bigger sample size of games it’ll become more apparent what their most ideal trade target would look like You’re definitely right about playmaking, can never go wrong with adding more of that
JJ totally proved me wrong. Now I feel stupid doubting this guy. This team looks so much different than last year and they got the same roster just added rookie Knecht and Bronny😂
That’s honestly the craziest part to me when going over this entire first game from them Barely any roster reconstruction, yet it had such a different feel to their operation
I have been saying for the last two years that we don't have a imagination on offense! We have good players they just need to be played the right way! People kept saying we needed more talent but it was the coaching that needed talent! With AD and LeBron on the floor together I thought surely they could build a top level offense! The players knew it and most of the fans knew it! I know it's been 1 game but look what a little vision can bring!
@@HoopsDigest my observation of the Lakers offense is how they are getting easier shots than they are used to because of JJ's offense! The plays are ran to look like one way then go the other! Everyone touches the ball and the last two passes made are the ones that makes for the easier baskets! Also they appear to be having fun and that helps with the energy on defense!
Bron and AD played so many games last year because they stood around and rested on Offense. Expect lower minutes for both - maybe 32-36. Maintaining that for 82 games is tough on those tires....lotta miles on them already.
This roster gained miles together and matured. If they stay healthy they are legit for the finals. They'll Need to go through Mavs and OKC, but if all goes well it looks like C's Lakers for yet another classical finals
AD is an all time great big man. the stuff he does at his size is just truly insane, to be able to score on the perimeter like a guard and still dominate the paint.
Lakers were already pretty solid in fast breaks and had the points-in-the-paint mentality, BUT didn't have a system to consistently get those high percentage shots and that's where JJ is showing up. Also, fun to see some the of the plays covered in the Mind the Game podcast.
If jj can be half of kerr i can see high potential from 3 point line from LAL as well as some good bench can help with chip. The gaurds and centre are not available to fullfill the role of bench.
I don't get why ANY team plays stagnant offense. Movement puts pressure on D and wears them down. It also keeps everyone involved, they keep getting everyone into double digit points and lots of shots.
if jjreddick is a kind of strict coach very technical and good motivator i believed lakers reach the final. always learns opponents strenght and weaknesses then how to counter play
GSW vs LAL conf final In the past few years, the two team just weaken themselves and now they are back. Other teams just aren’t gd enough to win in a series against them
There was one shot of Vanderbilt sitting on the bench, he looked worried "no role in the rotation"....he's horrible on offense and is an inconsistent rebounder and defender for being a "specialist" in both...
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Funny how not standing around and waiting for Lebron or AD to create can lead to successful basketball.
Who would’ve thought 😂
Darvin hams offense scheme for AD: get in the paint and try to force throw him the ball. My God ham was so bad.. JJ has AD getting the ball in spots more like jokic does where he has multiple options of attack instead of just "get in the paint and do something"
To be fair Hamm’s offense often did have solid movement (not this good)… in the first half of games. But later in the season LeBron really slowed things down. Dude was 40, just got tired late in games, and did a lot of holding and running clock. I’m a LeBron fan, but let’s be objective.
Last year every time there's a shot, everyone is already back peddling
@@AaronPlaytheir tempo was horrible, GSW is a good example of ball movement, LAL was wasted movements and got you off balance when you shot, LAL has horrible shooters anyway
The Lakers FINALLY look organized! Love the play running!
These next few weeks are going to be extremely entertaining to see what else JJ & the coaching staff have up their sleeve
@@HoopsDigest hopefully they still have more plays in store that they probably haven't practiced enough. Promising even if just one game so far.
One game?
Haha one game. They are trash
@@mcmerry2846exactly, it only took 1 game with a new coach to fix the coaching staff issues from last year
This is because JJ actually played smart basketball himself. When you're a small guy you really have to think of ways on how to be a good basketball player.
Very valid point
Also JJ was never a primary ballhandler and ran set plays his whole career. Something different from former player coaches like Jason Kidd or Steve Nash who was primary ball handler. He knows the X and Os of screen plays well
People who didn’t think JJ would at least be a decent coach, are looking real stupid
He is not that short but yeah that could be a factor, he has very high IQ according to me. The guy is visionary!
@@muhammadashrafi.f.s6658 6'4" - 6'5" American born white guy in the NBA for 15 years with 1 career dunk
This Lakers team feel much better. Faster tempo, moving the ball, they made jumpers! The team will be fun to watch.
Just crazy to me how different the team feels & looks one game in with almost no drastic roster changes
Made jumpers??
@@HoopsDigestyou don't know 🏀😂
@mcmerry2846 yeah. Last year they miss everything!
With the exception of LeBron, you mean. He still stands around complaining, refusing to get back on defense.
Rooting for JJ to succeed and prove all of the people who were critical of the Lakers hiring him and who doubted his ability to be a head coach in the NBA. Absolutely loved how much better the Lakers looked. Last 2 years it was beyond frustrating watching them play considering the talent they had. AD and Rui look like they playing at the high level they were at the Olympics.
These next few weeks are going to be so entertaining to see what else he tries to roll out with some of these rotations
Cannot wait
Trash
@@HoopsDigest Tonight was a very good test for this Lakers team. That first quarter was hard to watch but that second was awesome! Love the composure and determination.
@@absolfirst8461 haters gonna hate
lmao it would be the funniest thing to find out that the lakers have been sitting on a championship level roster for years that has just been put to waste by bad coaching
Guess we’ll find out by seasons end lol
Not years, 1 year. But it would be pretty crazy considering the fact Lebron is only getter older. They let Darvin ham waste 2 years of Lebron's twilight, which is crazy.
the last time they had a reputable coach they did win (Vogel)
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@@sgttomasThey then got fucked over by incredibly stupid roster changes which wasted another 3 years in addition to the 2 years of mid prior
We shot 3's like hot garbage and still handily beat last year's #3 seed the Timberwolves. In the 2024 Playoffs when the Timberwolves were shooting 3's like hot garbage they crumbed against the Mavs. Being able to win convincingly with bad shooting and still rebound for a bucket is THE recipe for success.
That T'wolves team isn't the same, removing KAT totally changed that team.
@@faitaccompli5878they just beat the kings so we above them to
Like you said, their effort on the offensive glass was arguably the most noticeable difference in my eyes
Just one game, but it looked incredible compared to the past
I think lebum paid sum refs
We? What position do you play?
JJ got everything you look for as a potential franchise changing head coach. 15 year vet. Played for 5 different teams. Breathes the game of basketball and loves the game of basketball. Oh, and played for Coach K for 4 years in college. Dont be shocked by his success. Those that know the game have seen this coming .
Feels safe to say that most people were initially hesitant solely based on no experience in coaching even as an assistant prior to this
Really hoping he continues off the great start he’s had & from what we’ve seen thus far
The last time i saw Lakers play like this it was 2020...
Extremely curious to see what JJ can do with these guys over the course of the season
Where all those people that were saying Hamm was just a scapegoat? Now you can see a real coach and offense you can see how terrible Hamm was.
Dude chill. Every new coach comes with a bounce. Give it another 30-40 games.
Lmao one game in 😂
@@_gw33do_ong im rooting for jj but gah damn mfs aint even gone wait at least 10 games before the glaze
Give it at least 50 games before talking crap. But I do agree with you, Ham sucks.
Especially against a depleted wolves team
Rondo Kyrie wade. When LeBron has a good ball handler around him he can waste more energy on defense and relax on offense
I’m very curious to see how much more he’ll potentially be used in an off-ball manner compared to years past
of all the reviews/highlights of this one game i watched, this was most detailed and convincing. very good job 👍🏼
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I agree what a great break down of what "real" coaching looks like and it was only his first game as HC. Kudos to Coach Reddick and the rest of coaching staff
It's amazing to see all the stuff JJ was talking about in his podcasts and UA-cam videos actually put into play for a real NBA game
You’d like to think he’s barely scratched the surface of it too
Gonna be a very entertaining team to watch for many different reasons
I was thinking that too! I remember him talking specifically about that specific double screen where you try to get the defender behind the guard the big has to guard the guard then it’s a pass to the big and an easy lay; then seeing that in game I was like ohhh so that’s what you’re talking about.
It’s crazy how this looks like a team playing team basketball instead of waiting for something to happen
Very curious to see what new concepts/plays get thrown out there over their next couple of games
as a Lakers fan I almost cried watching how beautiful the offense was ran
I can imagine 😂
ham really held us hostage, we kinda wasted last season with a healthy bron and AD
You would be laker fan
Especially after game 2 what surprised me most is just how locked in everyone is on both sides of the floor. JJ did a great job getting these guys to buy in early and AD is playing like an MVP
My biggest takeaway was how much fun it looks like Rui is having. He looks like he’s enjoying every second of his playing time. Last year, he looked MISERABLE every time I watched this team. Having a coach that knows what he can do, and pushes him to do even more, looks like it’s doing wonders for him. He’s incredibly talented, if an actual coach can just unlock that
Completely agree
Really hoping we continue to see the aggressive style of play from him that we saw in game 1 throughout the entire season
I mistakenly wrote him off for a good portion of last year. his numbers were ok, but the eye test while he was on the court failed terribly. looked uninterested, wasn't aggressive, like I said had overall good numbers but just never really felt like he left much of an impact on the court.
what a night and day difference competent coaching can make, he looks amazing in the limited sample so far this year! aggressive, pushing the pace, going after his own rebounds, using his frame to get to where he wants to be. really excited for how this season could go for him
@ I could see the potential last year, just knew Ham wasn’t going to get anything out of him. Didn’t really think any coach would.
Rui needs to be a huge focal point for the Lakers this year.
“No rebounds, no rings” and “the rebounder gets paid”. Simple truths that Ham just didn’t get? It really is a simple game: more possessions = more shot attempts. Great video 👍🏻
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But I completely agree. The effort on the glass & in 2nd chance opportunities was a night and day difference
Back when he was with the Lob City LA Clippers, Doc Rivers was asked which of his players would make good coaches one day. Doc responded with JJ Redick and Jamal Crawford. Doc's been wrong on many calls but not with those two.
We still missing 2 of our good rotation players . Next month we will be complete .
Yea can’t wait for Vandy and Wood to be back healthy. I really hope this team can stay healthy this year.
And get D Howard back
I cannot wait to see how JJ looks to use Vanderbilt when he’s back
@@HoopsDigest Yes!
These days it seems it's pretty rare to see a team at full strength. That's why this game is reassuring as a Lakers fan. Good team basketball shouldn't require having a perfectly stacked lineup.
im a laker fan since 2000! and to see this new lakers coaching staff and plays, its give me goosebumps and starting to have a energetic feeling like the old days of LA with Kobe!! ty for this review
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JJ Reddick really deserved this chance. He was the best Analysis since he retired and bums like Steve Nash & Jason Kidd got chances before him. This might start a new trend of actual good leaders taking the realms of NBA Head coaches. Could you imagine a LeBron owner of a Vegas team & being a coach?
Not gonna lie if ever Lebron decides to be a coach it's gonna be an automatic cheat code. Bro has one of the best basketball minds out there.
Bruh.. Jason Kidd ain’t no bum coach 😂
The bum who got Luka to the finals? He’s a bum coach in a game one but that’s it
lol not sure why you're calling 2 HOF bums. Of course they got chances before JJ.
@@asdfadf1904They're HOF basketball players, not HOF coaches
You need to be paid for this coverage. You did it best, You're a pro. This game show JJ is an amazing thinker. He said, "I'll use math", I think he uses math and science.
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& agreed. Cannot wait to see what else JJ has up his sleeve over the course of their next couple of games
What i appreciated about JJ as a podcaster is he seems curious about things. Im sure it's a combination of experience seeing some phenomena and validating his theories with math. Its kind of the perfect combo.
first time ive seen a lebron team with so much movement . good shit JJ
It’s a beautiful sight to see
lol 4:00 during the "1" through "5" clip, Gobert actually looks at Finch EVERY bucket like he thinks Finch might need to put him right back in🤣
I’m not a Lakers fan by any means. But good for them, LA looks like they’re cookin up something for the league.
Gonna be much more entertaining to watch this season compared to years past, that’s for sure
JJ Reddick is going to lead LeBron and AD to the promise land 🙏🏽
Can’t wait to see how the season plays out across the league
If the Lakers can sink 3s better this team is very Dangerous!
I’m also very curious to see if their outside shooting will improve noticeably this year
No doubt JJ is looking to draw up a lot more for them in terms of generating perimeter looks
Honestly so impressed with how jj played this one, hope he can keep it up. Glad bron & bronny got to have their moment, but I hope bronny doesn't take a spot all season, he'd be better of spending time in the g league now
Can’t wait for their next one vs PHX to see how JJ approaches those matchups
The key of a good coach is to understand his team. The key of a great coach is to make the rest of the team believe they’re as important as the big guns. JJ redick seems like he has been able to make them believe. Besides the great tactics, of course.
I foresee an MVP and DPOY season for AD.
You already knows he’s going for that DPOY with what he said post game lol
Awesome video! Editing is smooth. You deserve many more subs. Just gained one thanks for the vids
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I mean AD and all the players said they all had no idea what the schemes were or what the plan was when in games so they were disorganized which forced AD and Bron to have to go play on the fly. I don’t think either of them want that. They want schemes and game plans but also have the ability to call an audible if they see the defense acting differently. Bron has always said they want plays to go through AD. Vogel did that I think.
With seeing how they operated through AD with Gobert on him, I can’t wait to see what they draw up when he’s going against other defenses
"Go hard on them dudes.....Salute!"
THE KING IS BACK!!!
Really great video and analysis , I'm really hoping well for jj and this team
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Great win. Congrats to coach Redick on first win. Don’t want to get too high on the win. Let’s continue to build. Lets go Lakers
Very excited to see what else they throw out there tonight vs PHX
I like how he told them late in the third no more doubling !
HBK Gotta Do that cold hearted 7:11
Pass me some of the extra buttered Popcorn look to Hachi.
Really hope Rui keeps up the aggressive style of play we saw from him in this game
I’m impressed for JJ Reddick new coach. I wanna see LaL vs Boston!!!
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Rui was a terror
I was so (pleasantly) surprised!!
Was so aggressive in the entire opener
Can’t wait to see what he has in store this entire season
So far I see the improvement of the lake show I like were coach has control of his team you can see that his team respects and believes in him!
davis dropped 30+ points in the first 3 games that's never happened last season
I get he’s a good coach but what if Jj thinks he’s the best option for a late second shot while down 3? What’s stopping him from subbing himself in? I think this should be talked about all season if the lakers want to win a championship
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AD talking trash like that is good to see. Engaged.
He wanted that DPOY last year and he took it personal lol
Good points, earned my subscription.
AD was playing like god damn Kobe with all the fadeaways and triple threat scoring he was doing 😂 that’s scary
When he’s feeling it, there ain’t many in the league that can match what he does on both ends of the floor
I like the creative plays they’re running
Gonna be interesting to see what else they potentially draw up over their next few games
just lookin at em u can tell they’re more cohesive w more options to run offense
Agreed. Hoping they continue to build off what we saw in the opener
It was amazing to see lakers moving since 2018 as they did create more spacing and AD calling the shots. There is a clear definition of each player's role and hopefully they qualify for the playoffs smoothly . My question is how will they tackle teams like Nuggets warriors mavs
JJ is smart it is going to be fun to watch.
If some of the rotation guys will step up their game they can get to playoffs for sure
I think they just need a few tweaks to the roster. Maybe at the deadline. If they keep the same team. I could see them going to 2nd round exit. I love what I’m seeing so far though!
A.d will be in the mvp run this year if he’s healthy
Can’t wait to see what he has in store
A big if. 😎
@@blitztim6416 true big if
Truly baffled how they keep giving Rudy Gobert DPOY but when I see him play, he can't guard anyone.
He’s the best rim protector in the league. He was never known for perimeter defense, so lakers ran offence to get him out of the paint because they actually are scared by his rim protection. Rudy is a an all time defensive player.
He's probably THE defender teams have to change their offenses to play. He is objectively the best rim defender in the league as of right now and without a doubt one of the best help side defenders ever. Literally in this video the Lakers had 5 straight scoring posessions the second Rudy comes off the floor.
There are 2 ways teams can attack a big like this. Either stretch the floor with a shooting big and make him choose between protecting the rim or give up an open 3. Or go at him and drag him out of the paint not necessarily to target him, but so the paint opens up by removing his rim protection. It looks like hes getting picked on because they have to.
@@jarraa16533y'all gotta stop dick riding this guy. He's been getting cooked by the rim and is completely non existent on offense. Definition of liability
Hopefully the Los Angeles Lebrons continue this good streak
Who else is here after Lakers came back from 22 down to Phoenix ? 😂😂😂
I can’t wait for reddish and vando to be back in lineup
Hey love the vid bro, I like what jj is doing I honestly want the lakers to trade for another playmaker and I think they should look Colin sexton. Lmk what u think
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Gonna be interesting to watch this team over the next couple of weeks. I think with a bigger sample size of games it’ll become more apparent what their most ideal trade target would look like
You’re definitely right about playmaking, can never go wrong with adding more of that
JJ totally proved me wrong. Now I feel stupid doubting this guy. This team looks so much different than last year and they got the same roster just added rookie Knecht and Bronny😂
That’s honestly the craziest part to me when going over this entire first game from them
Barely any roster reconstruction, yet it had such a different feel to their operation
JJ was such a good idea. Haters gonna hate, HE IS COOKING WITH THE LAKERS
His attention to the finer details is incredible
Us in July: JJ REDDICK!?!?!? I LIKE jj, sure. BUT COACH?!?! He hasn’t COACHED!!
Us (at least, me) rn: hollup.
He definitely turned some heads with this game 😂
I have been saying for the last two years that we don't have a imagination on offense! We have good players they just need to be played the right way! People kept saying we needed more talent but it was the coaching that needed talent! With AD and LeBron on the floor together I thought surely they could build a top level offense! The players knew it and most of the fans knew it! I know it's been 1 game but look what a little vision can bring!
Loved what I saw out of JJ’s gameplan in just the first game & im extremely curious to see what else he rolls out over these next couple of games
@@HoopsDigest my observation of the Lakers offense is how they are getting easier shots than they are used to because of JJ's offense! The plays are ran to look like one way then go the other! Everyone touches the ball and the last two passes made are the ones that makes for the easier baskets! Also they appear to be having fun and that helps with the energy on defense!
Great video! JJ is super smart, the Lakers are in good hands if they stay healthy.
JJ coach of the year 🏆
My Squad looks GREAT! I’m ENERGIZED! Haven’t seen my lakers play like this in a looong time.
KB24 said it best
Job's not finished💜💛
Lets revisit this at the all-star break.
Sure, ok!
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First time seeing you analysis basketball 😊color me impressed
Just how many 2’s could have gone in while you’re shooting 30 3’s?!
We agree. This will be a fun season
I said it all of last season. Darvin Ham had no oddest idea what he was doing. JJ Redick has already proved that.
JJ riddick is going to be successful as a coach for sure
No experience seemed like the major reason a lot of people were hesitant to his hire
Was great to see his gameplan work so well right out of the gate
Russell is an underestimated piece of this team. Glad to see him find a home.
We need a lonzo
Bron and AD played so many games last year because they stood around and rested on Offense. Expect lower minutes for both - maybe 32-36. Maintaining that for 82 games is tough on those tires....lotta miles on them already.
This roster gained miles together and matured.
If they stay healthy they are legit for the finals.
They'll Need to go through Mavs and OKC, but if all goes well it looks like C's Lakers for yet another classical finals
AD is an all time great big man. the stuff he does at his size is just truly insane, to be able to score on the perimeter like a guard and still dominate the paint.
funny how nobody trashing JJ no more haha.
Winning cures all lol
masterful editing
Well, it's 1 game, so not going to be too invested.
Very true. Gonna be entertaining to see how it all unfolds
Lakers were already pretty solid in fast breaks and had the points-in-the-paint mentality, BUT didn't have a system to consistently get those high percentage shots and that's where JJ is showing up.
Also, fun to see some the of the plays covered in the Mind the Game podcast.
He’s telling the players to be more aggressive , also the lakers bench are very good players this year.
Very intrigued to see the different ways he’ll look to use the bench pieces along with specific rotations
My only worry watching the past few games is if the lineup can actually keep this up for a full season plus long post season.
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This is my 1st time watching your analysis 🤓👍
Keep up the GOOD work. 💪
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SHOULDVE BEEN UP BY AT LEASTS 20 IN THE 4TH
If they keep up this level of play while hitting their 3s on top of all of this, it’s gonna be incredible
Damb I should’ve known Hamm was the problem. 🤦🏽♂️ The nuggets coach out coached him 10 times in a row
calling timeouts properly is already a huge improvement
Good stuff!
If jj can be half of kerr i can see high potential from 3 point line from LAL as well as some good bench can help with chip. The gaurds and centre are not available to fullfill the role of bench.
I don't get why ANY team plays stagnant offense. Movement puts pressure on D and wears them down. It also keeps everyone involved, they keep getting everyone into double digit points and lots of shots.
if jjreddick is a kind of strict coach very technical and good motivator i believed lakers reach the final.
always learns opponents strenght and weaknesses then how to counter play
Someone finally understands how to run the offense through ad. Hopefully that means that Bron can finally rest a little this year
JJ such a good coach he even put bronny in for a couple minutes. Just to get the moment out the way
That block was incredible. Completely stuffed.
I was one who didn't think J.J would make a decent NbA coach...it's jus 1 game BUT hope'N J.J continues to prove idiots like me wrong...
Lotta ball left this year, no doubt
Can’t wait to see how it unfolds for them
Probably but let’s wait till mid season to Judge if he’s good or bad coach.
Too early to say he’s good!
GSW vs LAL conf final
In the past few years, the two team just weaken themselves and now they are back. Other teams just aren’t gd enough to win in a series against them
Would be quite the matchup, can’t wait to see how it all plays out this year
The Wolves have a personnel issue in the paint and it seems the Lakers got a complex offensive puzzle for the NBA teams to solve this season.
As a die hard Dubs and Kings fan... ya'll can't sleep on the Lakers this year and they sure look like must watch TV.
JJ REDDICK GOAT
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There was one shot of Vanderbilt sitting on the bench, he looked worried "no role in the rotation"....he's horrible on offense and is an inconsistent rebounder and defender for being a "specialist" in both...