Walker Kessler Discussion: Rim Protector And Lob Threat

I do like adding Kessler in and of itself. We needed a center and he was the best available.

 

Yeah, I like him better than Duren for the make up of this team. We needed a defensive anchor.

 

The Lakers are back!

 

My concern is how Keon Ellis + Smart got $15 million combined.

Is that not better than Grimes? I think Carr can develop into a Grimes-type player so not exactly a necessary signing IMO.

Keon Ellis + Smart running the perimeter defense and funneling that to Walker Kessler would make a lot more sense. But it is what it is at this point.

 

wrong thread, but this is probably my biggest gripe.

as for kessler, i was prepared to pay him the max and probably spend a first for the privilege. if we sent out 2 firsts, I wanted to move some salary, but i guess beggars couldn't be choosers. we would have traded all the firsts for kessler last year, happily. gleefully.

 

What a horrible overpay. Man I can’t stand Rob Pelinka.

 

I know nothing about Kessler. Can he protect the rim? Is he a lob threat? Can he space the floor? Is he athletic?

 

He played for USA team at world cup,and because of Kerr love for small ball s*** , he did not get a lot of playing time
But back to your question yes ,yes ,yes and yes

 

The Lakers are back!

 

Why did he only 5 games last year? Why passed on the Charlotte center due to potential injury. What's the deal there?

 

He injured his shoulder and Utah was committed to lose. He doesn't seem to have any lingering injury, to my knowledge

 

That is mental, 2 picks and two swaps? For Kessler, Christ.

 

How is he at rebounding?

Aggressive enough on both ends?

 

Elite, probably his best trait.

He will absolutely average a double double and probably closer to 15rebs than 10.
I think he had already a few 20-20 games

 

OK Mark YOU OK'd Kessler at this price and Luka wanted him. Now let's see you bring in the right f****** developmental guys to expand his game!!



Does Walker Kessler have any pick and pop shooting to his repertroire?

AI Overview


Walker Kessler has been actively expanding his game to include three-point shooting and pick-and-pop opportunities. While his primary role remains a rim-running lob threat, both he and his coaching staffs have deliberately tinkered with spacing the floor and taking catch-and-shoot threes.
His development from the perimeter has progressed as follows:

• Offensive Expansion: Historically known as a cutter and interior finisher, he was given the green light to shoot during the final stretch of past seasons to add a floor-spacing element to his repertoire.
• Shooting Consistency: His deep shooting remains a developing facet of his game with varying results as he adjusts to live-game scenarios. He has shown flashes of success, including perfect shooting performances featuring made three-pointers.
• Team Strategy: Coaches view his perimeter attempts as a long-term project to keep him on the floor, while Kessler himself has noted that expanding his scoring range away from being strictly a pick-and-roll big will open up the rest of the court.