The Lakers’ defense is still looking for its identity. JJ Redick knows it, and so does LeBron James. In a new Coaches Corner segment with Tim Legler, Redick broke down a clip from last season and didn’t hold back on his words, as he said, “We don’t have lockdown defenders. So we rely on our health defense.” This is essentially a bold admission from a head coach entering his second year while trying to stabilize a roster built more for scoring than stops.

Redick detailed how the team’s smaller lineups force them to switch one through five and depend heavily on rotations and charges. “When you decide to go small like we did for this stretch… you’re going to naturally end up with some mismatches,” he explained. “A lot of times, have to be putting your body on the line and taking a cha

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