“[Redick] explained his decision-making process when it comes to strategy, how the analysis and empirical evidence would always guide his choices rather than preconceived notions or outdated beliefs.
Redick described a system molded around this roster, focusing on elevating… pic.twitter.com/AaphTL7QtX
— The Laker Files (@LakerFiles) June 20, 2024
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Bulls Trade Caruso to Thunder for Giddey
BREAKING: The Chicago Bulls are trading two-time All-Defensive guard Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder for guard Josh Giddey, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/V3t12MA3Uo
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 20, 2024
JJ Redick is Los Angeles Lakers Next Head Coach
ESPN Sources: JJ Redick has agreed on a four-year contract to become the next coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Rob Pelinka offered job this morning and Redick’s started working on a staff to surround himself with experience. pic.twitter.com/G66eVFRALp
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 20, 2024
The Case for Running Conceptual Offense Instead of Calling Plays
Why should all coaches run conceptual offense?
It develops players who know how to play, not just what to play.
Conceptual offense teaches spacing, teamwork, and how to punish defenses, making players effective even when set plays break down. pic.twitter.com/2nj2HuFl0J— Transforming Basketball (@transformbball) June 19, 2024
Lakers’ best options for No. 17 pick in 2024 NBA Draft
Lakers’ best options for No. 17 pick in 2024 NBA Draft https://t.co/8HI5YcV8wx
— LakerTom (@LakerTom) June 19, 2024
A stretch five
The ideal pairing next to Anthony Davis in the frontcourt is a center who can protect the rim and stretch the floor. Enter Dayton’s DaRon Holmes II. Holmes II was excellent in his three seasons with the Flyers but especially so last year. He averaged a career-best 25.1 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per-40 minutes with a 62.7% true shooting percentage and and 58.4% effective field goal percentage.
Is DaRon Holmes’ landing spot one of the most anticipated in the 2024 NBA Draft? 👀
6’10” | 236 lbs | 21 years old | C – @DaytonMBB
◦20.4 PTS, 8.5 REB, 2.6 AST, 0.9 STL, 2.1 BLK
◦54.4 FG% 38.6 3PT% 71.3 FT%
◦33 Games, 32.5 MINOne of the top center prospects in this draft… pic.twitter.com/o6x8W8xV95
— No Ceilings (@NoCeilingsNBA) June 17, 2024
He has a similar play style to a Myles Turner or a current version of Al Horford. The Lakers need just about everything those two provide their respective teams, so that should be music to their ears. They have been lacking a solid backup center for the last three seasons and have never featured a true stretch five next to Anthony Davis since he got there.
Holmes fixes all of those problems. He can shine in big lineups with Davis and LeBron James and can hold down the fort when Davis needs a breather. Holmes isn’t the flashiest name, but there aren’t many players who would fit the Lakers’ roster better than he can with the 17th pick.