Lakers News: Why Training Camp Will Be Pivotal For Cam Reddish's LA Future

Nothing is guaranteed in 2024.

After signing a two-year contract for the veteran minimum earlier in the offseason, new Laker Cam Reddish is already facing challenges early into his tenure with the purple and gold. 

A vital portion of any team's early preparation for the season, one writer suggested a fight for minutes in camp would only intensify between Reddish and another one of the Lakers' promising young talents. 

There will be strong competition up and down the roster for minutes and key rotation spots, but one area to focus on is at backup shooting guard. While Austin Reaves is slotted in as the starter, his primary backup is a spot where both Christie and Reddish can compete for minutes and a rotation role. As the incumbent who has a year of experience in Coach Ham’s system and has a natural fit as a 3-and-D wing, Christie should come into camp with confidence that he can earn the rotation spot he has said is a goal of his for this season. That said, Reddish, who has the pedigree and talent of a top college recruit and recent lottery pick, should also feel confident that after years of not finding a home, that he can seize the opportunity in front of him to earn a role.

via Darius Soriano, NBA.com

Unable to find consistent minutes in his previous locations in the NBA, this could be Reddish's last chance to live up to his top 10 pick status after his freshman one and done year with Duke. 

Pegged as a three and D player at the next level, Christie's skill set in the same role could already supplant Reddish's spot in the rotation, making the next month vital for the latter's NBA future. 

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