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Some Los Angeles Lakers fans seem a bit skeptical about the signing of guard Quentin Grimes. Whether they aren't sure whether his offensive game will fit alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, whether he's a good enough defender against players at certain positions or feel he's being overpaid at $60 million over four years, his signing hasn't been met with universal approval.
But Grimes is a capable player on both ends of the floor. The 6-foot-5, 26-year-old averaged 13.4 points a game this past season and is regarded as a plus defender, making him the type of two-way wing the Lakers have badly needed over the last few years.
One bone of contention with Grimes is whether he can be a point-of-attack defender or if he's more of a wing defender. According to a recent article by Dan Woike of The Athletic, coach JJ Redick, who is reportedly a fan of Grimes, plans to assign the player to guard opposing ball-handlers.
If this plan works, it could greatly elevate L.A.'s defense, which will also immensely benefit from the trade for center Walker Kessler, one of the NBA's best shot-blockers and rebounders.
Los Angeles ranked 20th in defensive rating this past season. That has to improve significantly if the team is to take the next step toward serious championship contention.
This article originally appeared on LeBron Wire: Insider on how Lakers coach JJ Redick plans to use Quentin Grimes
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But Grimes is a capable player on both ends of the floor. The 6-foot-5, 26-year-old averaged 13.4 points a game this past season and is regarded as a plus defender, making him the type of two-way wing the Lakers have badly needed over the last few years.
One bone of contention with Grimes is whether he can be a point-of-attack defender or if he's more of a wing defender. According to a recent article by Dan Woike of The Athletic, coach JJ Redick, who is reportedly a fan of Grimes, plans to assign the player to guard opposing ball-handlers.
If this plan works, it could greatly elevate L.A.'s defense, which will also immensely benefit from the trade for center Walker Kessler, one of the NBA's best shot-blockers and rebounders.
Los Angeles ranked 20th in defensive rating this past season. That has to improve significantly if the team is to take the next step toward serious championship contention.
This article originally appeared on LeBron Wire: Insider on how Lakers coach JJ Redick plans to use Quentin Grimes
Continue reading...
