Training camp has begun for the Lakers, who will have a few weeks to prepare before the resumption of the regular season, under the orders of Darvin Ham. Defense is already a priority for this roster, which also spends time having fun with a few competitions. LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook staged a small three-point contest, in which Brodie came out on top to everyone’s surprise.
While waiting for the first game of the regular season, the 30 NBA franchises have found their way back to training, to the delight of fans. The players are on the court working together, whether offensively or defensively, to hope for the best possible campaign from October. We can say that there is a lot of pressure on the Lakers, who after their nightmare last year, do not really have the right to make mistakes.
LeBron James and Anthony Davis will be followed closely, they who will have to carry this workforce, while avoiding injuries, which undoubtedly remains the greatest possible danger for the roster. Russell Westbrook, who will be there except huge surprise, hopes to take revenge after a complicated first campaign in the City of Angels. One of his summer priorities? His shot, since he worked a lot on his outside shot according to sources, as did his defensive contribution.
Russell Westbrook already a winner with the Lakers
We will obviously have to wait for the season to see the results, but we can say that it starts rather well for the leader, who won in training on Tuesday, against LeBron and Davis. The three men organized a little three-point contest to see who was the best for this comeback, and it was Brodie who won ahead of the competition. A real surprise.
LeBron loses to Russ and AD in a shooting contest
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We don’t know yet what it will give in the match, since the result could be radically different, but it is proof that Brodie is not worse than another when it comes to shooting from long distance. It remains to be seen whether he will be able to repeat this kind of feat during official meetings, which should ensure him a starting place ahead of Patrick Beverley, or Dennis Schroder.
While waiting for the rest, Westbrook was all smiles in front of the journalists, proof of a great atmosphere for this first day:
Russ had a great first day of practice today ????
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The first three-point tournament with the Lakers is therefore for Russell Westbrook, which is a real surprise for the point guard. LeBron James and Anthony Davis still have work to do, especially as their long-range shooting will be crucial to the Angelinos’ success this season. For Brodie, we can say that it starts well.
