Walker Kessler Shines In Preseason Debut For Lakers

Walker Kessler made a strong preseason debut for the Los Angeles Lakers, recording 11 points, nine rebounds, one block, and one steal in 16 first-half minutes after missing three games with a left pinky injury. Coach JJ Redick praised his relentless motor and rim protection, while Kessler and Redick embraced 'relentless' as his guiding mantra for crashing the glass, running the floor, and providing paint presence this season.