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Lakers and Walker Kessler bank on a 'nasty' defense
Original: Why Lakers, Walker Kessler think they have the makings of a 'nasty' defense https://www. nytimes.com/athletic/7672846/2
The Los Angeles Lakers, long criticized for weak defense, are betting on newly acquired center Walker Kessler to change that. Kessler and coach JJ Redick say the roster now has the pieces for what they call a 'nasty' defensive identity heading into the NBA season, with Kessler's rim protection seen as the foundation of the turnaround.
Why now: The NBA season preview is generating discussion about whether Kessler can fix the Lakers' long-standing defensive problems
Los Angeles LakersWalker KesslerJJ RedickNBA
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- Why Lakers, Walker Kessler think they have the makings of a 'nasty' defense https://www. nytimes.com/athletic/7672846/2 026/10/12/walker-kessler-lakers-defense-nba-preview/ Defense has not been a strong suit of the Lakers recently, but Kessler and coach JJ Redick believe things… · athletic_bb@sportsfeed.me · 1
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