This is how the Lakers could restructure their starting five after LeBron James' injury
JJ Redick has a great dilemma to fill in for LeBron James' absence during the first games of the season, having several options available.
These are not going to be easy times for Los Angeles Lakers. Starting a new season with Lebron James injured will force JJ Redick to make important decisions immediately, without having a background of his players to base his decisions on. The coach must restructure the rotation and establish a starting five without the King.
The absence of Lebron James for several weeks is more than concerning. Hope and doubts coexist with Los Angeles Lakers since the squad's disposition became known, but a prolonged absence of the King requires JJ Redick to step out of his comfort zone immediately. It is clear that Austin Reaves will start, while Rui Hachimura will join DeAndre Ayton in the paint, all trying to take advantage of the attention drawn by Luka Doncic.
The coexistence of two similar players, like Reaves and Luka, raised some doubts, but Lebron's absence leaves little room for maneuver. Now, JJ Redick must decide whether to opt for a solid perimeter defender to complete the lineup, like Marcus Smart, or bring in Jarred Vanderbilt to defend at the 3 position and open up the court. Another option is to give prominence to Jake LaRavia, around whom there are high expectations.
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