Lakers' Jake LaRavia raises concerns about team's defensive setup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 3:31 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Jake LaRavia, a returning player for the Lakers, expressed concerns about the team's defense during a press conference on October 1, 2026. He acknowledged significant changes, particularly with the addition of Walker Kessler, yet warned that the team faces challenges this season. LaRavia highlighted depth at wing positions, mentioning players such as Ziaire Williams, Adou Thiero, Matisse Thybulle, and Quentin Grimes as key defensive assets. The Lakers are focusing on improving perimeter defense, a noted weakness in previous seasons. With training camp underway, new defensive principles are being prioritized.
- •Jake LaRavia raised concerns about the Lakers' defense on October 1, 2026.
- •Walker Kessler is a significant new addition aimed at improving defense.
- •LaRavia praised players like Ziaire Williams and Matisse Thybulle for their defensive skills.
- •The Lakers are addressing their perimeter defense after recent weaknesses.
- •Training camp focuses on new defensive strategies around Kessler.
- 3:31 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers’ Jake LaRavia sends bold warning about LA’s defense
"Jake LaRavia is one of the few Lakers wings who survived the roster overhaul, which gives his read on the defense some weight . Asked how the group looks different beyond the addition of Walker Kessler, he did not hedge. “We got some problems this year,” LaRavia said in a press conference . “We got a lot of wing depth.” He named names. Ziaire […] The post Lakers’ Jake LaRavia sends bold warning about LA’s defense appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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