Lakers News: JJ Redick Breaks Down Deandre Ayton's Role
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick discussed Deandre Ayton's role for the 2025-26 season.
Ayton, a significant addition to the team, is expected to be a big man in the middle of the floor, addressing a desperate need for the Lakers.
Despite being bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers, Ayton was the highest upside center in free agency.
Although he has yet to showcase his offense in two preseason games, his defense looks promising.
Austin Reaves acknowledged the need to find ways to get Ayton involved in the offense, which is expected to develop with time and practice.
I think it’s important for him to touch the basketball because we’re going to ask a lot of him as a screener and a rim runner and the anchor of our defense so there has to be some level of freedom.
Author's summary: JJ Redick outlines Deandre Ayton's role.
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