'A Strength of His': Lakers Coach J.J. Redick Comments on Victor Wembanyama's Perimeter Shooting

First-year Los Angeles Lakers coach J.J. Redick had a lot to say about the French Phenom's skills from 3-point range.

Nov 26, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick looks on during the second quarter of the game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Earlier today, Los Angeles Lakers coach J.J. Redick spoke to reporters ahead of his team's matchup with the San Antonio Spurs.

Redick spoke highly of one player in particular: Victor Wembanyama. More specifically, the Lakers' skipper spoke about his development as a 3-point shooter, and how much those abilities are helping the San Antonio offense to evolve.

"They do a really good job of giving him space to pop … it’s a tough matchup for anyone," said Redick. "I like the willingness to shoot at volume, that’s a strength of his."

Redick further explained the benefit that Wembanyama's shooting ability brings to the Spurs offense.

“Tapping into that I think is a really good thing for the Spurs,” said Redick.

Nov 23, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) shoots in the first half against the Golden State Warriors at Frost Bank Center. / Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

That's high praise for Wembanyama coming from one of the NBA's best shooters in recent memory.

San Antonio plays Redick's Lakers tonight, and judging from Redick's comments, Los Angeles will be expecting Wembanyama and company to attempt to make an impact from beyond the arc. Wembanyama and the rest of the Spurs currently sit half a game behind the Lakers in the early Western Conference standings.

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Before the matchup, L.A. enters on a three game losing skid, while San Antonio comes in riding a four game win streak. In the absence of head coach Gregg Popovich, Wembanyama, Stephon Castle and company have emerged as one of the best youthful rotations in the NBA.

The game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs will broadcast on the Fanduel Sports Network.

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