How will the Lakers bounce back from their failed last campaign? Darvin Ham had so far focused on defense but, during the “training camp”, the new Los Angeles coach must also work on attack. And while the idea of placing Russell Westbrook as the 6th man had been mentioned, his complementarity with LeBron James having posed a problem, the 2017 MVP nevertheless seems to have to keep his place as holder.
At his side, LeBron James and Anthony Davis, Kendrick Nunn and Damian Jones completing the five.
Among the fans, this group of starters that emerges from the first days of training camp and the first declarations of Darvin Ham raises questions, both defensively, since Anthony Davis is the only player capable of dominating on this side of the field at present, only on the offensive level, since there is no 3-point specialist.
Los Angeles wants to rely on the percussion of LeBron James and Russell Westbrook
But to hear Anthony Davisthe Lakers are counting on the aggressiveness of their “Big Three” to erase doubts, and allow the other members of the team to shine.
“I think the biggest difference was that everyone was trying to be selfless and now everyone is aggressive”explains the interior about the difference compared to last season. “’Russ, you have the ball, go ahead. ‘Bron, you have the ball, go for it’. I go there when I have it. It goes for others too.”
Even though injuries only allowed the Westbrook – James – Davis trio to play 21 games together, their record together was not great (11 wins – 10 losses). Because of the fear of stepping on each other’s toes?
“When we all try to be selfless and share the game, the ball ends up getting stuck outside and we’re racing against the clock. But when Russ or Bron attack, it opens the field. When they are aggressive and the guys have to help, they can get the ball out to the shooters.” so continues AD.
Darvin Ham assures that there will also be systems involving the three members of his “Big Three”. It must be said that it seems extremely risky to rely mainly on the aggressiveness of LeBron James and Russell Westbrook, on fast play or half-court to revive the team. The first is indeed on its 38 years when the second seems to have lost a lot of explosiveness, which has reduced its effectiveness near the circle and in the racket.
“These guys are still two of the most incredible athletes in our league, who can both dribble at a high level, but also attack the paint and the circle at a high level”however assures Darvin Ham.
