After watching the Lakers' performance this season, the most intuitive feeling for fans is that the Lakers seem to have been reborn this season. You must know that their overall squad has not changed much, but it is really unexpected that the team has changed so much immediately after changing a manager. And the Lakers faced these three games against strong teams.
So why are the Lakers suddenly getting stronger? In what ways did Didick make adjustments? In fact, we can get a glimpse of some details from these three games.
At present, the Lakers have three important adjustments. The first point is to establish Davis as the core of the offensive system. You will find that Davis's average of more than 30 points per game in these three games has come to more than 30 points, and he is currently the absolute offensive core of the Lakers. His possession rate on the pitch has improved dramatically compared to last season. In addition, Davis is currently in the right position to get the ball in the Lakers' half-court offense, which is more conducive to his finishing, and his finishing efficiency is better.
The Lakers' second biggest change is that they move more in the half-court offense, including playing as fast-paced offense as possible. In the half-court offense, the Lakers have a lot more off-ball air cuts, running and other tactics this season. Even Davis currently has the attributes of dealing cards in the mid-line position. This is a major change to the Lakers' tactical system this season. In the past, the Lakers relied more on individual ability, and other players stood still. But this season they've had a lot more cuts, more screens, more runs, and a lot more easy scoring opportunities.
Another important adjustment, and one that fans think is the most timely, is that they have a better sense of space in terms of lineup on the field. Those lineups on Ham last season caused the Lakers to have a very poor sense of space on the court. And this season, Redick's lineup on the field has been very spacious. For example, he will have James, Davis and Reaves, Russell and Knecht on the court at the same time. Reaves, Russell and Knecht all have very good shooting ability, so they can completely open up space for James and Davis to play pick-and-roll and use their individual offense.
Redick's adjustments in these aspects have indeed made a qualitative change for the Lakers, which is indeed a reflection of basketball IQ. Maybe Hamm didn't even think of any of these things. Including the on-the-spot arrangement on the court, the timing of the timeout, etc., Redick's overall coaching ability is completely stronger than Hamm's. Although he has no coaching experience, it is not on paper.
Therefore, the most important thing for a coach is his basketball IQ and tactical formulation and on-court response ability, only in this way can he coach a team well and be able to respond immediately in times of crisis. Unlike Hamm, Redick doesn't have the ability to deal with it on the spot, and only has a biological clock. I wonder what the fans think?