Walker Kessler Discussion: Rim Protector And Lob Threat

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  1. ElginTheGreat

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    more insights from Jones for those who don’t have time to listen to the whole video.
     
    ElginTheGreat, Jul 14, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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    Yeah Jones is a straight shooter and definitely not a Laker homer.
     
    ElginTheGreat, Jul 14, 2026 at 1:21 PM
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    LakeShowAZ, Jul 14, 2026 at 1:37 PM
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    Run through a brick wall he says?
    Just don't get hurt using chopsticks and we'll be fine. How about that for starters...
     
    Kenzo, Jul 14, 2026 at 9:05 PM
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    I'm not sure people realize how good Kessler is. We now have a foundation that gives us a chance to win anytime we take the court. Kessler shuts down the key, his blocks are often recovered by his team. Student of the Bill Russell School of defense.
     
    Toklat, Jul 16, 2026 at 12:42 AM
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    I have no idea how good he is. I've literally never seen him play against the Lakers when I could watch a game, so I'm left hoping he's a healthy warm body, but HOPING he's fantastic and a foundational piece with our 3 Gringomigos approach to team building.
     
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    Youtube is your friend. :) He’s a fleet rim running / rim protecting beast with soft hands. And nice nails.
     
    LTLakerFan, Jul 16, 2026 at 3:35 AM
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    But is he thick? Solid?
     
    ZenMaster, Jul 16, 2026 at 4:32 AM
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    He's a future NBA star at the 5, I fully believe this.
     
    karacha, Jul 16, 2026 at 5:39 AM
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    The great white hope
     
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    I'm feeling pretty confident on Kessler being a success for us.

    As an aside, while I don't think Kessler needs to do this by any means, I'd love for him to get in the lab this summer with Pau.
     
    Hurricane Billy, Jul 16, 2026 at 8:09 AM
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    If Pau is willing to do that then it would be huge for his continued development
     
    LakeShowAZ, Jul 16, 2026 at 8:41 AM
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    Yeah, I have no idea how likely any of that is or is not, but it just feels like Pau could really help Kessler further develop his offensive game next to Luka and Austin.
     
    Hurricane Billy, Jul 16, 2026 at 9:10 AM
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