As the new season approaches, the Los Angeles Lakers' preparations are also in full swing. As the new head coach of the Lakers, Redick's appointment has attracted much attention.
As a former top NBA shooter, Redick's coaching philosophy, tactical style and use of young players have become a hot topic among fans and the media. Recently, Redick also shared his thoughts on the Lakers' new season in an interview, specifically mentioning the importance of some young players in the new season.
Redick made it clear that several young players on the Lakers roster will likely play key roles in the new season, especially Max · Christie and Cole · Kneckt. These two players are expected to be a significant force in the future of the Lakers and take their place in the rotation roster for the new season.
Christie is one of the players that Redick specifically mentioned. The 21-year-old guard signed a four-year contract extension with the Lakers this offseason, showing the team's high level of trust in him. Christie had a great season last season, especially on the defensive end, showing great potential. Redick said Christie has largely locked up a rotation spot for the upcoming season and is expected to play a more important role in the new season. As a versatile guard, Christie can not only provide outside defense, but also contribute three-pointers to the team on the offensive end, and Redick is excited about his performance.
Another young player who is favored by Redick compared to Christie is this year's rookie Kneckt. Kneckett has been a standout performer in this year's Summer League, with his precision shooting and excellent basketball IQ quickly putting him in the spotlight of fans. As a head coach with a goal shooter, Redick places a special emphasis on Kneckt's shooting ability. He admits that Kneckert has a chance to make it to the rotation and believes that he will be an important weapon for the Lakers on the outside.
Redick is known for his accurate three-point shooting in his career, so he has a deeper understanding and appreciation for players who shoot well. Kneckt's projection aligns with Redick's coaching philosophy, and the Lakers hope he can be the "X-factor" for the new season. While Knecht was only the last draft pick in the first round this year, his Summer League performance proved that he is more than capable of establishing himself in the NBA.
Compared to Christie and Knecht, Bronny's situation is more delicate. As the eldest son of Lakers star James, Bronny has been in the spotlight since he entered the draft. Many people are looking forward to seeing James father and son compete on the same stage, but Redick admitted in the interview that there may not be too many such opportunities.
Redick said Bronny is likely to be more likely to be in the Development League in the new season. While Bronny has the opportunity to play in the NBA, Redick believes he needs more time to hone his skills and experience in the development league for the sake of his long-term development. After all, the intensity and pace of the NBA is much higher than that of college league and summer league, and for a young player like Bronny, the development league may be a better platform to grow.
Bronny hasn't been as consistent as expected in this year's Summer League, while Kneckt has played almost dominantly. Although the two entered the draft in the same year, there is a significant gap between the talent and potential shown by the two from the pick to the performance on the court. Bronny's talent is outstanding, but it's not quite realised. And Knecht has gradually established himself on the Lakers with his better shooting touch and game understanding.
Redick believes that having Bronny play more in the Development League will help him gain more playing time and game experience, which will lead to a stronger foundation for his future NBA career. It's almost certain that Bronny will spend most of the season in the Development League, while Knecht is expected to get more NBA playing opportunities.
As a young and inexperienced manager, Redick will face a lot of challenges in the new season. Not only will he have to face the pressure of how to lead the Lakers to good results, but he will also need to establish his authority within the team. It is very important for a young coach to establish credibility among the players and the coaching staff, and there is no better way to do that than to show great coaching ability and a unique tactical system.
The Lakers have a very deep roster, and in addition to core players such as James and Davis, the team also has a group of young players with good quality. How to allocate playing time wisely, especially to find a balance between the development of young players and the core players, is a great test of Redick's intelligence and emotional intelligence. When Bronny will be able to move up to the NBA from the Development League and how Knecket and Christie will play a role in the rotation lineup are all key issues that Redick will need to weigh.
Overall, Redick's first season in charge will be challenging. Not only does he have to help the Lakers compete for a championship, but he also has to develop great young players for the future of the team. For Redick himself, this season has also been an important step in his personal and professional development. He must prove himself in this stressful environment while leading the Lakers forward. Whether it is the team's results or the growth of young players, it will be the standard by which his success will be measured.
As the new season approaches, the Lakers have begun to plan for the future under Redick's leadership. Christie and Kneckett are expected to play key roles in the new season, while Bronny is likely to appear more in the Development League. Not only does Redick need to win on the field, but he also has to balance the development of young players with the playing time of key players. This will all determine his future direction as the head coach of the Lakers. For the Lakers and Redick, this season is destined to be full of expectations and challenges.