Redick praised Walker Kessler's overall performance.

The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Golden State Warriors 89-101 in an NBA preseason game, despite scoring from Austin Reeves, Walker Kessler, and Mamuklashvili. However, Redick stated in an interview that new addition Walker Kessler performed exceptionally well overall and integrated very well with the team.

Walker Kessler, 25, previously played for the Utah Jazz and joined the Los Angeles Lakers in July of this year.

According to the data, Austin Reeves scored 28 points and 7 assists in this preseason game, Walker Kessler scored 11 points and 1 assist, while Mamuklashvili contributed 10 points and 2 assists for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick said, "I think Walker Kessler is a great fit for our team. I think he did a great job on offense and rebounding, and he grabbed some really nice rebounds in big games. He was also great at protecting the rim. Overall, he was really good in the first half."

"Our opponents only had two offensive rebounds in the first half, but they grabbed 13 in the second half. Walker Kessler didn't play in the second half, so even in the preseason, this is an issue we need to be wary of. Whether Walker Kessler is on the court or not, we must improve our overall rebounding."

Redick pointed out, "I think we did a really good job with the passing, especially in the third quarter. We were able to create advantages and convert them into scoring opportunities, and we made the right choices when it came to simple and reasonable plays. But we were prone to making mistakes when we were double-teamed or in tight defensive positions."

"Our offensive organization was not ideal when Colin Sexton, Austin Reeves, and Luka Doncic were all out. Our offensive organization rate is about 93%, but with that lineup, that number drops to about 60%."

Redick also said, "Austin Reeves is an excellent offensive player. What we need to do for him is to establish a tactical framework for him within the established system, while also giving him enough freedom to play the way he wants."

In addition, when discussing Bronny James' performance, Redick said, "His performance in these four preseason games was indeed not ideal, but he performed very well in practice. Part of the reason is the game rhythm, and another part is related to his teammates on the court."

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