They all heard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s voice during practice Monday in Memphis, his words of encouragement, willingness to offer instruction and leadership qualities on display and making the Lakers coaching staff take notice.
They had known Caldwell-Pope to be a little reticent during their first season together, to play his role and listen to the coaches during the 2019-20 championship run.
When the coaches heard Caldwell-Pope explain some things to Talen Horton-Tucker, Frank Vogel said he and his staff discussed it.
“He’s in the second year of our system [and is] more comfortable and more comfortable in his role,” Vogel said during a videoconference.