Lakers News: Redick’s Recipe for Success – More Threes, More Wins

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The Los Angeles Lakers’ new head coach, J.J. Redick, has outlined his vision for the team’s offense, emphasizing a significant increase in three-point shooting for the upcoming season.

During his introductory press conference, Redick highlighted the need for the Lakers to take more shots from beyond the arc, addressing a key area where the team has previously lagged.

From Deep to Dominance: Redick’s Three-Point Revolution

Last season, the Lakers ranked 28th in the NBA for three-point attempts, averaging just 31.4 shots per game. Under former head coach Darvin Ham, the team consistently found itself in the bottom five for three-point attempts, never surpassing 32 shots per game. Despite this, the Lakers boasted the eighth-best three-point shooting percentage in the league, converting 37.7% of their attempts.

D’Angelo Russell led the team in three-point shooting last season, ranking fifth in the NBA with 8.8 attempts per game and 12th with 2.8 makes per game. He also had the highest three-point shooting percentage on the team, hitting 31.8% of his shots from deep.

Redick specifically wants to see more three-point attempts from key players like LeBron James and Rui Hachimura. This strategy aims to capitalize on the team’s existing shooting prowess and improve their offensive efficiency.

In addition to increasing three-point attempts, Redick plans to leverage analytics to guide his coaching decisions. Despite his lack of prior coaching experience, Redick is confident in his understanding of the game and is ready to implement strategies that will benefit the team.

As the Lakers prepare for the new season, Redick’s approach could be a game-changer, potentially transforming the team’s offensive dynamics and boosting their performance on the court.