The Los Angeles Lakers are in a favorable position during the 2024-25 NBA season. They hold the 6th spot in the Western Conference standings, with 16 wins and 12 losses. In addition to their star players, LeBron James and Anthony Davis, several young players have also contributed to the team’s wins.
Former NBA player Lou Williams expressed his admiration for the young Lakers’ talent. During a recent interview on the Run It Back podcast, Williams emphasized that Dalton Knecht, Austin Reaves, and Max Christie must learn and adapt quickly.
“I don’t think this is a deep basketball team. But they do have good pieces. The Lakers haven’t been known for developing talent… The Lakers aren’t gonna stop and try to teach and bring these guys along. They’re gonna have to figure it out.” Williams said.
"The Lakers haven't been known for developing talent. … The Lakers aren't gonna stop and try to teach and bring these guys along. They're gonna have to figure it out." – @TeamLou23 😳
— Run It Back (@RunItBackFDTV) December 23, 2024
Dalton Knecht, Austin Reaves & Max Christie MUST learn on the fly
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The Lakers selected Knecht with the 17th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, and he made an immediate impact with his strong performances. On November 19, Knecht scored a career-high 37 points, including nine three-pointers, in a 124–118 victory against the Utah Jazz. The Lakers could significantly enhance their overall performance by focusing on young talents like Knecht, Reaves, and Christie.
LeBron James Reveals What Fueled The Los Angeles Lakers Back-to-Back Wins
The Los Angeles Lakers are currently on a three-game winning streak, demonstrating a significant improvement in their performance. Recently, they secured back-to-back victories against the Sacramento Kings. In a post-game interview after their latest win, LeBron James took the opportunity to discuss the factors contributing to the team’s success.
“These two wins have been about us doing the little things. Because we’ve been unable to shoot the ball into the ocean. But we’ve been able to win these two games in this hostile environment because we’ve done the little things and defensively, we’ve been on point.” James said.
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"These two wins have been about us doing the little things." LeBron James with @LakersReporter on the back-to-back wins against Sacramento. pic.twitter.com/ZlxDj6d62F
— Spectrum SportsNet (@SpectrumSN) December 22, 2024
James recently missed two games due to a persistent foot injury. However, he returned to the court and delivered impressive performances. In the latest game against the Kings, he scored 32 points, recorded 7 rebounds, and made 6 assists. The Lakers’ next game will be against the Detroit Pistons at Crypto.com Arena.
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