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Hello and welcome back to Sportsnet Lakers driven by your Southern California Honda dealers. I'm Chris McGee. We got James Worthy, Robert Ory. We got Brez over here. We got Trudell down the hall. We got Ali working remotely. They'll be doing the interviews. You'll get your postgame sound. The Lakers win again. Big fourth quarter, James and Rob. 43 points from this Laker team. 58 points from the bench. James, this might sound crazy. I'm enjoying the preseason. I've never said that to you in our nine years together. But it's been fun. Guys are playing hard and they seem to be enjoying it as well. Yes, we are enjoying this preseason, coming off a championship unlike the last nine before that. But it is nice to see the start of something. You know, the Lakers were away from the finals, finally won a championship last year. And you can see the additions that they made. They're already kind of preparing for another season to win. So what I saw tonight was LeBron and AD coming in, trying to adhere to what some of the guys were already doing. Played hard, played team ball, and then the bench came in. And that shows me that this bench could be, once again, one of the best benches in the NBA. So I was happy to see that. I was very happy to see that, too. You know, sometimes when you get that start, you can get rolling quickly. So I was like, OK, I'm very interested to see how THT comes off the bench with that energy and that effort. Yeah, look, he started. And especially because when he first came in, a couple of turnovers, but he settled in real nice. He was great in the second half. Yeah, you know, that's the thing. That's a sign of a vet. He didn't get flustered. He just said, you know what, we made a little mistakes. You know, let's get on the floor of the game. Next thing you know, he got 18 points. You know who's been really good? This guy right here. Let's hear from Kuz. He's standing by with Mike Trudell. All right, Kuz, first of all, man, I have to ask you about Jared Dudley's threes. That seems to be the thing that gets the bench the most excited. Yeah, any time we can get Duds on the court and he gets a couple of buckets or his patent three celebrations, we all love it. We love Duds. You know, Bill and Stu were just talking, Kuz, on the broadcast about the chemistry with this team that's carried over from last season. What have you made of that? How do you guys all get along and how do the new additions impact that? You know, we just we're just brothers. Obviously, you know, we had the bubble to get really, really close. But even before the hiatus, we were, you know, practically hanging out with everybody in every city and doing everything like that. So with the new guys coming in, it's kind of it's not like a fall in line thing, but like we we invite it. All right. You're averaging about 25 these last two games. You start tonight. You've had four threes in each of these last two. How are you feeling rhythm wise and how is that built for you? The shortened offseason since you guys, of course, won the title in October. I just worked hard during the short offseason and it's now I'm just a little ahead of the curve. So what do you expect from yourself for this season, Kuz? Some minutes perhaps available at the 2-3 almost with Danny going out. We saw you in that role tonight. How are you feeling about where that might best optimize the way that you can play? I'm not really sure. You know, it's just so much going on. We've got a lot of great players, great team. So we'll see what Frank does. All right, Kuz, I appreciate the time. Yep. No problem. All right. Brez is here. Before we get into A.D. and LeBron, which was the big story, this is their first preseason action. The first time they've been on the court since the Lakers won the title back on October 11th. I want to talk Kyle Kuzma. Kuz, we've talked about it many times on the show. A lot of expectations. Him being the one leftover. The guy that remained when the young core was traded, excuse me, for Anthony Davis. Found his role last year. Kind of kept coming in and out of it. Learning how to impact the team when you don't get 18 to 20 shots a game. But he worked hard this offseason, James, and it shows. You heard the numbers. He's averaging 22 in the preseason. He's 10 of 21 from three in the preseason. But James, more than that, his decision making has been outstanding. Yeah. After you go through what Kuz has gone through, came in very promising, very talented. Then he had a couple of injuries he had to overcome. Came back into the flow with AD and still a little frustrated. Didn't feel like he was getting the minutes or the shots. But then he became quiet and methodical. And started to just understand that this is a short, not a short game, but it's a long haul. It's a long career. And right now, his understanding of where he is and what he has to do is perfect. He's productive. He's playing his role. Whatever needs to be done, whatever is asked of him. And that's what good role players do. And I think he's living up to it. You know, it's a lot of times when you step into a season with great expectations. Last season, think about it. We put a lot of pressure on Kuz. There was a third scorer, Kuz. This is going to be the man, Kuz. Think about that. That's a lot of pressure. And then you're trying to step up to the plate and be all these things people want you to be. And not understanding who you're playing with. You know, AD and LeBron. You have to get in where you fit in, so to say. And I think it was hard for him to adjust. And I think little by little, he's adjusted. I know it's a preseason. We haven't seen him in there with a lot of minutes with AD and LeBron. I just think it's a maturation process for him where he's learning the game and understanding who he is and what he needs to do to make himself successful as he makes the team successful. I like that word, maturation, because that's exactly what it is, Brez. And there is pressure on Kuz. Probably put on by himself as well, right? Guys his age who've been in the league that many years sometimes get extensions, Brez. You've already seen friends of his get paid big-time money. He's the only one with a ring. So when you get a ring, there are sacrifices that come with that. And he's been able to kind of stay patient, and I like the way he's carrying himself. Funny you say contract, because there's a deadline looming. It'll be next Monday, the day before the regular season starts. That's a deadline for the Lakers and Kyle Kuzma to come to an agreement on an extension. Remember, he's entering the fourth and final year of his rookie deal. And the good news for both sides, even if they don't reach an agreement, he'll be a restricted free agent next year in August. So Lakers can retain him by matching any offer from a team. But what good timing for Kyle Kuzma. I mean, going into this potential deadline day, he's passing like I've never seen him before. You know, he's really looking for teammates. Shooting great behind the arc. Like you said, Geet, just a shade below 50% so far in three preseason games. Remember, guys, last year at this time, he was injured. Remember he got hurt while playing for Team USA during the World Cup action? He had that foot-ankle thing. He was not a healthy guy coming into preseason last year. Looks pretty healthy to me right now. Yeah, you know, and people are always wondering over these last couple of years, who's going to be the third-best player? Kuz doesn't need to be that guy. There are plenty of guys. Just let him be Kyle Kuzma. Let him be playing a role on this team. All right. A.D. LeBron. Big game. I'll go to you first. We got to see them. 15 minutes for LeBron. 18 for Anthony Davis. They combined for 21 points. LeBron got going his second stint when he went back in. A.D. right away. But it was just good to see them playing basketball once again in a Laker uniform together. Yeah, let the other teammates, especially the new arrivals, know what they've come here to play for. And play with. You know, I thought A.D. was very active. You know, running down loose balls, blocking shots. It was as if he was in the playoffs already. So he set the tone that, hey, this is who we are. Yeah, I'm a big dog in L.A. now. And I'm a leader as well. And LeBron, you know, he just does what he does. 18th preseason for LeBron. He just does what he does. 18. That's a lot of preseason games. A lot of games that don't matter. You know, the thing about those two guys is like you expect a little rush, but they are such professionals. They take care of themselves. They take care of their bodies and they do what the necessary steps to stay ready. And even though in that first quarter, it was a little filling it out. But if you look at him in the second quarter, OK, this is who we are. This is why we're the champions and we're the number one seed going into this season. Yeah, Big Game had mentioned the block shots as well, like AD blocking CP3. Now they're out running Gasol throwing the outlet pass. You just saw them kind of clicking already. LeBron turning it on for a few minutes. They got that separation. Then they said, all right, we're out. Yeah, you know, LeBron, the first quarter, almost like around the world for him. Just shooting outside a little bit, you know, getting his legs reacquainted to the hardwood. Second quarter hit that turnaround baseline jumper. That was good. Stuck a three and you're like, OK, OK, that's that's that's LeBron right there. No rush to really get into it. I don't even know if they're going to play on Friday, guys. I mean, does it really matter? I mean, LeBron has logged, what, 59,000 minutes in his career. Do 15 matter on Friday? You know, yes or no. He'll be he'll for sure be ready next Tuesday morning. Yeah. One thing we know is Frank and Rob and LeBron, they'll all have that conversation. And if they want to get a little sweat, they'll come out and do it. So we'll see and we'll let you know as soon as we do. Let's get you to the highlight. Lakers first road game outside 107. Kuz continuing his hot start to the preseason. Twenty three points, eight to 15 on four of eight from three. LeBron James, 15 minutes, 11 points. A.D. 18 minutes, 10 points. Lakers shoot forty eight percent. They put up forty three in the fourth and end up getting the win. Three and oh, let's head back to Phoenix. Frank Vogel speaking with the media via the Zoom. No, not really. I mean, we got to watch the tape and, you know, just continue to study it. You know, I like a lot of different ways we can we can go. I'm going to feel good about. But certainly, you know, the lineup with Mark out there gives a lot of space for for guys to attack the basket, you know, whether it's Braun or whether it's A.D. or small cutters, Casey P. Who's Alex Dennis, you know, guys like that. There's a lot of different ways we can go, but nothing that really solidified for me tonight. I mean, it's just going to take time. Kyle Frank, what's the status of Dennis last you've heard and with Dennis and Alex? Have they seen their last preseason action or may one or both of them play for you on Friday? Too soon to tell. Dennis is a mild ankle sprain. We'll see how he feels tomorrow and Friday. And, you know, as of right now, those guys are possibilities to play Friday. Mike Trudeau. Hey, Frank, just wondering what you made of after those first couple of minutes. Phoenix goes in the run. The second unit gets back in the game. And then your first unit, or at least LeBron and A.D. check back in. What did you notice that you think could could be meaningful moving forward, even though it was a short stint there to end the first half? Yeah, well, we played about 18 minutes straight of great defense, you know, and guys are flying around. I thought we saw I felt like I saw the glimpse of the IQ of that group defensively, really talking out coverages and rotating and being all over the place. So that was a strong stretch for our team for sure tonight. Yeah, it's a different defense, right? From last year, even though you have a lot of the same players, you've only had so few minutes to evaluate it. But what does Mark bring to that group with the talking and sort of he and LeBron able to converse on that high level in A.D. as well intellectually? Yeah, just like you said, IQ with that group. We have a similar scheme to what we did last year. You know, we just got to tighten some of the habits up and, you know, teach the new guys how the way we do things. Obviously, you know, there's a high category on the defensive end with all the new guys we brought in. And, you know, but it's every team's different. Every scheme is slightly different. They're learning those nuances. And, you know, it's looks good. Look really good and stretches. Frank, how would you evaluate the celebration when W gets a three? I was only looking at Dudley celebration. So I would evaluate his celebration as I don't know what metric are we using here? Was it 10 out of 10? It was a great celebration. Scoops to court with that low three, three, three fingers out. I don't know what you call it, but he's the best on our team for sure at celebrating a three ball. Hey, Frank, did LeBron give you any feedback on how he came out of that game and how those first minutes felt for him? And did you see what you wanted to see kind of on the progression with ramping him back up to speed? Yeah, he anticipated feeling a little bit rusty in the first stretch. And I thought that played out. And once he got his first win, you know, I think he settled in and looked great again. So I think it was as he anticipated, as I anticipated. And, you know, it's just gonna be a matter of getting his legs back under him again. Brad Turner. Frank, I think actually before the game about Kyle Kuzma, he had another strong game. What are you seeing from him this entire preseason and training camp? Yeah, you know, the thing that sticks out is how hard he works. And when you see a guy work that hard, you're not surprised when they have success on the court. And, you know, he's playing at a high level. He's playing with confidence. He's really not forcing any action. You know, he's getting his shots within the rhythm of the offense. And, you know, you have to honor him. You got to know where he's at. You got to close out hard to him. And he's got the ability to make plays with the pass and off the bounce when you push up too much. So, you know, I'm happy to see him continue to grow. Big prize for that. And then our guy in Cleveland, LeBron's teammate. I can't think of his name right now. Thank you. He makes the outlet pass. Mark. Kevin Love. Thank you, Taylor. Good job, Brett. Brett's a good golfer. And it's an amazing pass because if you can do it, it outruns the defense. So, awesome. Wes Unseld is a bad man. Yes, he was. Access 360. Rob, you're going to fake out James like you did earlier? No. Had to go to the walls and spin? You can only do that once. Okay. You can only do that once. What are you breaking out? A little LBJAD? You know, a little vets. A little veteranism right here in this one. Do you need water? Yeah, no. I'm good. Okay. Sorry, people at home. Here you got LeBron with a high-picking role from Gasol right here. He's trying to navigate what he wants to do. Right here, this is a big fight. That is a wall he has to get through. So, now LeBron's anticipating. What are you going to do? I got you on my back. I'm going to go the whole spin. Do a little drop step. Fade back. Over the top. Because you're not big and mobile enough to stick with me. He got a little penetration. Kuz can get back up top of LeBron. LeBron's seeing AD there. You know, this thing. He should have ball fake, pump fake. But, no. He was lucky he got the ball back. Then he used his skill set to penetrate. And draw the defense. One, two, three defenders around. Dump it off to AD. AD gets the easiest. Second easiest bucket of the night for him. Right here, another situation where, you know what? I'm going to post a little fellow. I'm going to welcome you to the big show right here. And, look. You got the guys. Defense is going to collapse. You don't want to collapse. I'm going to do my patting it. Fade away over the right shoulder. You call that mouse in the house? Mouse in the house or barbecue chicken. Right here, you see LeBron. He knows that he has a hockey assist right here. He tries to get it in to AD. AD gets it. Kuz breaks. Takes defense with him. You know what? You're too little. You might have played good defense in the playoff. Not. It's a good cut by Kuz. Yeah, it's a great Kuz, buddy. Take the defender with you. Yeah. But, you know, that's just, you know. One on one. Those guys are warming up. And there's great expectations to happen coming soon. Yeah. I just like, again, I like the spacing. And, you know, guys are disciplined. They're not closing in. That's why they're able to drive. Kick out to Kuz. Kick out to Matthews. Marc Gasol hit a three. And then when they penetrate, they get the layups too. So, discipline. They're showing some good discipline early. Back to Phoenix. Kyle Kuzman speaking with the media. I just enjoy some of those moments. Hey, Kuz. You had the three ball working tonight. Particularly in transition, it seems like that's a shot that you were almost humping or certainly feeling comfortable in. Talk us through the brief seven-week off season and if the, you know, the three-point shot is something that you paid particular attention to in improving your game. Yeah. I just got up a lot of threes during the short off season. You know, just trying to figure out my role. And one thing that I could add, you know, that Frank said in my exit meeting was being able to shoot off the move. And, you know, for me, I'm just trying to hunt shots. Any time I got an open look, shoot them confidently. Bill Orr. Hey, Kyle. Similarly, you know, this was an untraditional off season. But then, you know, go back another summer and you played with Team USA and got injured. You just haven't had a traditional full off season in several years. What has been the challenge of trying to build your game, you know, kind of naturally, organically as your career has progressed when you just haven't had full traditional off seasons? And how have you tried to manipulate that? I don't think it's necessarily that. It's just me, you know. I mean, obviously, I have the real part. But I just think, you know, in my career, my role has changed. It's like kind of every year. So, for me, I've had to adapt my game and figure out ways to affect the game in different ways, much more than no other guys on that trajectory. So, for me, it's watching film and realizing what added parts we have and trying to just shape myself into it to become a winner. And, you know, that's how I really approach off seasons every season. Khaboom? Hey, Kyle. So, we've seen you talking to a lot of the new guys, you know, after plays or during dead balls. Is that you kind of trying to blend them in to how this team plays? And what has that been like being a guy who can, you know, sort of be an explainer and be a teacher for some of the guys who have joined this team? You know, I just learned a lot during the playoffs by myself and just about the game of basketball. So, you know, just coming in, being confident in what I'm doing and also, you know, you can't really say things to people if you're not, you know, doing what you're supposed to do. So, I'm kind of just, you know, just leading. Coach always says every one of us are leaders. You know, I just see something and I just try to point it out. And when someone sees something I'm doing wrong, they point it out. We hold everyone accountable. So, that's our championship culture. Last question, Dan White. Hey, Coach. You guys have been at this for a couple weeks now. Do you have a sense for where your role could be on this team? Obviously, you've started all three of these games. Do you know yet or is this going to be another year of adapting? I have no idea. We'll see. All right. Thank you, Kyle, for your time. More to come on ACCESS. Anthony Davis made his preseason debut with 10 points, four rebounds, and a block. We'll hear from the NBA champion when we return. AD played, by the way, at 10 points in 17 first half minutes. If you look at AD, he's speaking with Mike in the media. Hey, Anthony. First of all, is there anything that gets the bench more excited than a Jared Dudley three? No. It does, man. He does so much for our team and we're so happy to have him here. He obviously don't get much playing time during the regular season, but when he get in, we always mess with him. He plays the game the right way. When you have a guy who plays the right way and makes shots, it's so much fun. He got all the celebrations. We love to see him go out there and make threes for us. Okay. Yeah, we can tell. AD, just physically, how did you feel? We all know the length or lack thereof of the offseason for you guys. How did it feel in your first game? I felt great, honestly. Coming in, I thought it was going to be a little winded. You can try to get in shape all you want, but it's nothing like basketball shape and game shape. I was kind of hesitant about that, but I felt fine. I could have played more, probably going to play more Friday, but I felt physically fine. Some new personnel for you guys in that first half when you went on the defensive run, basically after they went up 20-7. What did you see from Mark, from Dennis, and kind of how the defense is still effective but a little different from last year? Yeah. Like I said, we added some great pieces. Mark, former DPOI. Got Dennis, who was a pest on the ball, picking up 94 feet. Wes was a bulldog. So we're just trying to figure things out defensively still. We're still learning. Still learning each other. The new guys are still learning rotations and things like that, but we picked it up. Our bench actually came in at the end of the first and picked it up for us, and we just kind of carried it over in that second quarter. But guys are starting to figure each other out on both ends of the floor, and coach doesn't take it lightly when we mess up on defense. We take pride in ourselves defensively, as you guys seen last year. Nothing changed about this year, and we're going to continue to figure it out and only continue to get better. AD, how do you view Kyle Kuzma as a fourth-year player, 25 years old, in this game, fitting in or contributing to your guys' overall success this year? Yeah. He's figuring it out. I mean, when Bron came two years ago, obviously, Bron got all the attention, and Kuz tried to figure out how to work with that, and then me coming last year, he tried to figure that out, and I think he's doing a great job of finding his role on this team. We want him to come in and be aggressive. He's making the right plays. He's reading the defenses a lot better, even from last year. There's some plays in this game where he made a great pass. So he's going to continue to learn again, continue to figure out his role with our team, and he developed his shot tremendously from last year to this year, just in that summertime grinding. So he's been playing well this preseason, and he's only going to continue to get better. So it's going to be a big year for him. He's going to play a bigger role for us this year, and we need to continue to do what Kuz does. All right. We'll take three more questions. Kyle? Hey, D. With this road trip, obviously it's different from other trips you've done. What kind of stands out as what's different from a normal road trip so far, and what can the team do to kind of build back the chemistry that you guys valued so much last year? I mean, obviously, every time we're on the road, we're playing a Western Conference team. I think we're there for a minimum of three nights. So that's a little different playing a team back-to-back. As we did with the Clippers at home, and then we're playing the game Friday. So that's going to be a little different, kind of geared up for a little playoff. Trey, you want to come show the world what you've got on today? That's crazy. Don't worry. It'll be on Instagram. But I think that's the only weird part about it. Instead of playing the team in the city, and then leaving and going to play another team, So it's a little different, obviously, because of COVID. But we're still trying to keep our chemistry the way it's been. We're not trying to change anything. Guys are still hanging out with each other, playing cards, going to the NBA-approved restaurants and things like that, while still following the safety protocols. I mean, as you see, you follow me, Trey, Dennis, QC on Instagram. That is already there. That chemistry is already there, messing with each other, and it's all pure and natural. So we all kind of clicked from day one, to be honest. Dan? Hey, D. If you get excited for a Jared Dudley three-way Tuesday, you see a Jared Dudley dunk. Right. I don't think Doug has dunked in his career. I haven't seen him. Frank said that he wants his team to kind of keep that sort of play-harder-than-everybody-else mentality. It's three preseason games, but, you know, you guys have come back, and I think two of them. Have you seen seeds of that still there? I mean, that's not typical for teams trying to repeat. Yeah. I mean, you know, you're going to have a target on your back when you're champions, and we got to continue to play harder than the other team. You know, you can't control, you know, misses and makes and things like that, but you can't control playing harder than the other team. And if we continue to fight and be the hardest-playing team, then we give ourselves a chance every night. And that's all coach asks for. That's all we, you know, ask for from ourselves is to go out there, you know, play hard and, you know, make sure that when we leave the floor and win or lose, that we were the more physical team with a team that played hard. Last question, Bill. Hey, D. I just want to go back to what you were saying about Kuz a little bit, because you talked about the work he put in in the offseason, and there just really wasn't hardly much of an offseason. I think the expectation was that most guys were going to just try to, you know, catch their breath a little bit. I mean, do you feel like he used the time differently than some people? Or to your knowledge, what was he doing during that time? And, you know, relative to what you could do in that time? I'm not 100% sure what he was doing that time, but, I mean, you can tell the difference. You know, either he was putting in work and came to camp ready and better than he was last year, or he held back on us last year and just kind of, you know, opened his game up, you know, more this year. So I'm not 100% sure, but the way he's playing right now, you know, the game is slowing down for you. And when you get in that fourth year, the game kind of slows down. You read defenses better. You know your shot selection. You know where you're getting your shots. And he understands that now. And, you know, he's playing a lot better. He's, you know, better on the defensive end. He guarded Kawhi the other game. You know, he guarded Booker tonight, started on Booker. So, you know, he's getting that defensive, you know, defensive reps as well. So, like I said, he's going to be a big piece for us this year, and he's only going to get better. I mean, this is his fourth year. You know, he's playing extremely well. The guys like him. He's finding his growth, finding his match with his team. And if he can take it the right way, then they have a great offseason for sure next summer. Thank you, A.D. Montrez Harold led the new guys with 11 points tonight versus Suns. We'll hear from another new guy. Dennis Schroeder coming up next. Pre-game and a post-game right here on Spectrum Sportsnet starting at 6. Christmas Day, the Mavericks come to Staples Center. That game will be on ABC. Then the next three games, Brez, those will all be on Spectrum Sportsnet. T. Woods, Blazers, Spurs. Dennis Schroeder finished with seven points and three assists. He's speaking with Mike in the media. Hey, Dennis, just wanted to start by asking you about the ankle. We saw that you went out in the third quarter and see how it's feeling at this moment. It's pretty good. I got treatment on it already. You know, I still enjoying the game. So, I think there's nothing to worry about. You know, see how it's, you know, feeling tomorrow in the morning. I think it's pretty good. All right. Got it. Frank said he was eager to see how it looked with you playing alongside LeBron and AD. Just wonder what your first impressions were, Dennis, of how that went. I mean, it's a preseason game still. You know, we try to find our way. We played and practiced a little bit, not too much. But, you know, we just try to figure stuff out, you know, how we're playing on the offensive end and the defensive end. You know, but like I said, it's try to get a feel for each other, you know, on the offensive end, what they like to do when I'm, you know, going to the basket, if they want to cut or not. I mean, it's just, you know, feel and pick and roll with me and AD. But like I said, we're going to get better at it. This team really emphasized defense last year. I know that's pretty common for most NBA teams, but it clearly worked as they got their way to the title. Any just first impressions of how that works for you, what your focus is on the defensive side of the floor when you play with that starting group? Just being active, you know. I think try to bring the ball, you know, when I'm off the three-point line and bring them inside, just what we're really focusing on. Of course, we've got, you know, LeBron and AD down there who, you know, are creating really tough shots. So basically, you know, just try to be aggressive. Don't try to give them open looks. And, I mean, you know, everything I've been doing, basically, you know, try to, you know, pick up full court sometimes and just try to get the energy going. I want to talk new guys. I feel like we've talked individually about them a lot since the new year has started. Schroeder, Harrell, Gasol, and Matthews. But let's take it a different way. Rob, I'll start with you. We can go around. Fitting in on a championship team with two superstars, one named LeBron James, the other Anthony Davis, obviously, coming to Los Angeles, putting on that Lake uniform. What are some of the challenges that these guys will face being in that situation? You know, I had to be in that situation when I first got to San Antonio. And you kind of just sit back and observe. You have to see how they work, how they do things, and you have to have that conversation with them and tell them what you like to do, and you have to understand what they like to do and try to mesh together. And it's hard. People don't understand because you feel like this is a championship team. They have the recipe for a championship. How can you add to this recipe to make it better? And for guys who don't have egos, they sit back and they watch and they fit in where they get in. And a lot of times guys say, you know what, I can do what I want to do to make this team better by being me. But you can't do that because this is a championship-caliber team. You have to understand where you fit in. You have to observe, watch, and talk. That's the biggest thing. Communicate and ask guys, what do you want me to do to help you help me? I'm wondering, James, if Dennis Schroeder is the one that has to maybe make the biggest adjustment. Montrose Hill just does what he does. He's a dog. He's going to come off the bench. He's going to get you. He's going to have that high motor the whole time. You saw Wes Matthews, been around a long time, want to fit in the role, get a win, right, win a title. Dennis Schroeder is coming off a great year, 19 a game. Now he's got to learn how to play alongside LeBron and A.D., which he's excited about, but you know what I mean, he's got to adjust. Exactly, and he's evolved over time from when he was in Atlanta, you know, not mature yet, and then over time he got better, and now he's at a place now where he really feels like he can contribute. Nineteen points, as you said, he feels like he can play just about any guard. His challenge is going to be pull the reins back just a little bit because you're in a special situation now. You're at a special position, so don't try to come in and think you have to score a lot of points and you have to show off your talents. Just, you know, like Kuz, let it come to you. It really is that Rondo role, right? He should watch tape of how Ron was still able to assert himself last year and have the ball when LeBron was there, or play off ball, but he's also Rondo. Could do it in a long time. Yeah, you know, that's a great point. And the thing I like about Schroeder and also Trez, they're going to get their own shots, okay? Last season, if LeBron and A.D. sat out a game, you still had Kuz, but beyond that, Danny Green's not going to create, JaVale and Dwight, those guys are kind of, you know, Now you've got Montrez and Schroeder. Last season, they averaged almost 40 points between the two of them. So now you have guys, okay, LeBron, A.D., you just got done playing ball a couple months ago, take the game off. We're going to be able to pick up the offense, not quite as good, obviously, without those two, but better than a year ago.