On the NBA Beat Ep. 9b: Kobe and Garnett: Passing the Torch to Russell, Towns in Different Ways

On the heels of the Lakers-focused interview with ReyMoralde, the guys delve further into how Los Angeles can best develop itshighly touted young players and how important it will be for the Lakers to re-signJordan Clarkson. In the final segment, the A-A-Ron Block, the MinnesotaTimberwolves are used as a prime example of a team that has fairly seamlesslyintegrated young talent, an area where Byron Scott has struggled thus far. Agingveterans, such as Kevin Garnett and Tayshaun Prince, have taken on a diminishedbut important role both on the off the court, whereas Kobe Bryant’s shot-happyways appear to be stunting the growth of promising players like D’AngeloRussell and Julius Randle. In recent games, Scott has started to give Russellmore freedom to make mistakes and grow…and your hosts certainly hope thatcontinues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices