Lukusw
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Only 2 games, but the bulk minutes have been 2nd Q. They're giving him real minutes without any crunch time pressure. But they've actually used him during those minutes and not just stashed him in the corner. I suspect he will get into upper teens per game for minutes, and start playing more in the 3rd and 4th.it’s definitely looking like DK is going to be solidly in the rotation. 13 minutes tonight after 16 in the first game. Didn’t play in the 4th, but I imagine his role will grow as he acclimates to the league and earns the trust of the coaches.
Looks like I’ll be watching a lot more lakers games this year.
A couple thoughts:
1. JJ Reddick loves his offensive sets, and they really work. I do think this was about a perfect place for knecht to land
2. Knecht has not been bad on defense. Quick switches, mostly staying in front of his man, good contests. He needs to get stronger at fighting over screens tho.
3. The ball doesn't stick even when he's not shooting. He passes ahead when he rebounds, makes quick pass, shoot or drive when ball gets to him. That's important because it doesn't bog down the team. Allows him to be out there for long stretches
4. These 2 games were against the Twolves and Suns 2 of the better west teams. He'll get more play when they face the basement dwellers