JJ Redick explains why Lakers haven’t used more two-big lineups this season https://t.co/L7g6uJ0tT2
— LakerTom (@LakerTom) December 19, 2024
JJ Redick hasn’t liked the two-big options he has available, so don’t expect those lineups from the Lakers.
It’s an oversimplification, but coaches usually pick between a small or a big lineup when rolling out a roster.
For the Lakers, going with two-bigs hasn’t really been an option. Anthony Davis has been the only healthy body down low, with Christian Wood missing every game so far recovering from knee surgery and Jaxson Hayes currently out with an ankle sprain.
The only other big options that could give the Lakers a more vertical lineup would require greater reliance on the two-way players Armel Traore and Christian Koloko.
Head coach JJ Redick explained why he hasn’t chosen that option and that he doesn’t like any of the two big scenarios he’s had so far.
Lakers need those two-big lineups to be competitive.