[Quinn] I could not have been more wrong about the Cam Reddish signing, but in my defense, the difference between Lakers Cam Reddish and every other Cam Reddish is a full-on 180-degree turn. I don’t know how they turned him into this player but man, everybody involved deserves a raise.
I could not have been more wrong about the Cam Reddish signing, but in my defense, the difference between Lakers Cam Reddish and every other Cam Reddish is a full-on 180-degree turn. I don't know how they turned him into this player but man, everybody involved deserves a raise.
— Sam Quinn (@SamQuinnCBS) November 20, 2023
by NotGonnaGetCaught
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lebron, thats it
Nobody saw THIS level of production coming, but his corner 3 has always been there and his on ball defense has been good-to-great all before being a laker.
Correct me if I’m wrong, but those are the two things that have him getting all this praise. If it’s a 180 flip, then you just checked box scores, games played, # of teams, and made an ill-informed conclusion.
Many laker fans have said he’d be an ideal role player here for the last two years.
Yall won’t give Ham his props but I will. Masterful move and vision.
Pretty much 95% of us
I think the difference is having a team and a coaching staff that lets him play. This team is actually letting him do what he’s best at and he has absolutely no pressure because the focus is likely on the other 4 players that he’s on the court with. He’s become a complete pest on defense. His effort is even helping guys like D.Lo make solid defensive moves.
Coaching, environment, and teammates. Cam spent time in ATL, NYK, and POR. Thibs is a terrible coaching fit. Portland was actively tanking, non serious franchise. Atlanta didn’t have the teammates who could inspire confidence in a youngster. The synergy of the Lakers, Bron and Dlo and AD, and Ham have given Reddish the confidence to be a star in his role.
A lot of it has to do with expectations, when viewed as a lottery pick his performance is disappointing, when he is viewed as a minimum signing role player he exceeds expectations
Hes successful when he’s understood as a player. Keep his game plan simple. He’s only asked to do two things: cause havoc on defense and corner 3 on offense
The nba is weird they will pick a player in the lottery then give up on them before they turn 25 usually most players don’t hit their prime until 27 so at 23 the 19 year old you spent a first round pick on is useless. I blame coaching in cams case he’s been on horrible teams.
I thought he’d be nothing more than a depth piece. I’m fine admitting when I’m wrong and happy to do so in cases like this
I think it’s the overall combination of an organization that believes in and supports him, clear and attainable expectations of his role, and I think the most important: HIM buying in to all of this; accepting that this is the best path forward for him right now to continue/extend his NBA career.
Didn’t know lebron is non binary. Quinn called bron “they” in the tweet
Ham specialty it seems it’s getting something out of nothing and player relationships but struggles with adjustments.
None of cam’s previous team provides what bron can provide – open 3s because bron just draw so much attention. Every successful recipe for bron’s team are shooters and defenders. Defensively cam is a menace, offensively, you’ll see him standing at the corner waiting to shoot
Will we be able to resign him next year ?
Never seen Reddish play before so a vet min signing this was a low risk high reward scenario. Glad it’s working out for everyone.
The difference is he’s playin with Lebron. It’s that simple
Yep I was very wrong about Reddish. I had no idea he was this kind of defender, and I didn’t expect him to shoot 34% on threes. That’s not an amazing number but it’s better than expected, compared to his career stats.