Dogsh*t is never how you want to hear your transition defense described. Unfortunately for the Los Angeles Lakers, that is exactly what JJ Redick thought of it through their first two contests of the NBA preseason. The problem is: this isn't something new for the Lakers.
Jovan Buha touched on the matter during a recent episode of his podcast. The host of Buha's Block pointed out the persistent pattern that has plagued the Lakers over the years in transition.
Buha said, "I was very critical of the [transition] defense. ... That is a big point of emphasis for the Lakers this week, as I think it should be.