Walker Kessler Says Retooled Lakers Have Title-Contending Defense
New Lakers addition Walker Kessler believes the team's revamped roster gives it the defensive identity needed to contend in the Western Conference.
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Walker Kessler, one of the Los Angeles Lakers' notable offseason additions, said he believes the team's retooled roster has the pieces to be "a nasty defensive team" and a genuine contender in the Western Conference this season.
Kessler's comments point to a shift in identity for a Lakers team looking to lean more heavily on defense as a foundation for its title aspirations, rather than relying solely on scoring output.
The center's arrival is part of a broader roster overhaul the Lakers undertook in the offseason, with the team betting that improved interior defense and rim protection can elevate its standing in a competitive Western Conference.
How the new-look roster performs will become clearer as the regular season begins, with Kessler's defensive impact expected to be a key storyline for Los Angeles.
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