A difference in philosophy: As the Knicks face the Lakers in Summer League, Knicks GM Steve Mills describes their approach to the offseason which ultimately landed them Lopez, Afflalo, Derrick Williams, Porzingis, and Jerian Grant
Lakers transition defense under new head coach JJ Redick
"Alvin Gentry likes the Lakers players. He loves the idea of Lonzo Ball, Jrue Holiday, Zion , Kyle Kuzma and Brandon Ingram offensively and defensively... Brooklyn is going as hard after Anthony Davis as anybody... Their dream is to pair AD with Kyrie." â