Ziaire Williams Says Lakers Want Him to Be ‘Main Defender’

Exclusive: Ziaire Williams talks Lancaster basketball clinic, joining Lakers

Williams, who was raised in Lancaster, joined the Lakers on a one-year deal during the offseason. He spoke to the Southern California News Group about his annual clinic and his fit on his new team.

Ziaire Williams sees Lakers move as “all full circle”

Ziaire Williams is looking forward to returning home after signing a one-year, veteran’s minimum contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. The 24-year-old forward, who was raised in Lancaster, California, said the opportunity to join the Lakers was the right fit beyond the appeal of playing in front of family and friends. “I just thought it […] The post Ziaire Williams sees Lakers move as “all full circle” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Ziaire Williams says Lakers want him to be ‘main defender’

Ziaire Williams is coming home, but the Lakers aren’t bringing him home just for the story. Williams, who grew up in Lancaster, Calif., told Benjamin Royer of the Southern California News Group that his early conversations with coach JJ Redick and president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka have focused heavily on defense. “First and foremost, being a main defender, point-of-attack defender,” Williams said. That makes plenty of sense. The 6-f…

Ziaire Williams on what his role will be with the Lakers

Ziaire Williams has the opportunity to become a key contributor for the Los Angeles Lakers this season. The 6-foot-9 forward, whom the team signed to a one-year, $2.45 million contract in July, is not a finished product yet, but if he continues to improve and refine different aspects of his... The post Ziaire Williams on what his role will be with the Lakers appeared first on Blue Water Healthy Living.

Ziaire Williams says Lakers want him to be 'main defender'

Ziaire Williams is coming home, but the Lakers aren’t bringing him home just for the story. Williams, who grew up in Lancaster, Calif., told Benjamin Royer of the Southern California News Group that his early conversations with coach JJ Redick and president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka have focused heavily on defense. “First and foremost, […] The post Ziaire Williams says Lakers want him to be ‘main defender’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Ziaire Williams lays out expected role with Lakers

Of all the roster moves the Los Angeles Lakers made this offseason, one that has arguably garnered the least fanfare and attention was the signing of wing Ziaire Williams. A former lottery pick back in 2021, Williams has steadily improved throughout his first five years in the NBA, and now has the opportunity to have real breakout season in his first year in purple and gold. The good news for Williams is that head coach JJ Redick and general man…