Ziaire Williams on JJ Redick’s Lakers review: ‘You would think we almost last’

The Lakers are 11-2. JJ Redick apparently found plenty to discuss anyway.

The coach used Friday’s practice day to review the team’s start, presenting players with findings from a 21-page analytics report. Judging by Ziaire Williams’ reaction, the meeting gave everyone something to work on.

“Being first in the West with the stuff that they showed us, you would think we almost last,” Williams said, via Infanity TV, as relayed by Fadeaway World. “Got to keep us honest. But it’s good to know that there’s still room for growth, as good as we’re doing.”

Redick described the session as an “audit,” with coaches spending about 90 minutes reviewing the material before meeting with players.

“What we’re doing well, where we need to be better, spend some time on the court walking through stuff,” Redick said.

The evaluation centered on the qualities Redick wants the Lakers to establish. Offensively, he listed being organized, unselfish and creating advantages. His defensive expectations were more emphatic.

“Organized, physical as f***, and relentless,” Redick said. “And we went through the stats based on those things.”

As previously covered by Hoops Wire, the Lakers lead the NBA in five statistical categories, including offensive rating. Their defense ranks 18th, giving Redick an obvious area to address despite the wins.

Williams welcomed the scrutiny.

“A lot of good things and a lot of things to clean up,” he said. “Hopefully we’ll clean that up on next game against Phoenix.”

The Lakers visit the Suns on Sunday seeking their eighth straight win. They’ve given themselves a strong start. Redick’s meeting made clear how much better he expects them to become.

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