The Lakers dropped their second straight preseason game, losing 111-103 to the Warriors despite a strong fourth-quarter push. Three Warriors really caught attention—Deandre Ayton, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Gabe Vincent. And if you ask head coach JJ Redick, it’s Vanderbilt who’s becoming the real problem for opponents. Redick’s message was clear: the Lakers better keep an eye on him.

In a special request, Redick made it clear in his postgame remarks. “ I’ve been very impressed by just the amount of work that he’s done this summer on his game, and obviously his body is significantly better than this time last year or even, you know, when the season ended. He’s moving better, his handle is tighter. I’d never seen him make a Euro D-Cell uh finish before. You know, it’s good — he’s been working

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