Lanier has impressed with his cutting and off-ball movement and his defense has improved.
“His cutting has been really good. His movement off the ball has been really good. You know, his shot making, obviously. His defense has improved from last year also.”
Detroit wants Lanier to add backcourt pickup and off-ball defense to his shot making.
“being able to pick the ball up in the backcourt, you know, his off-ball defense, because we know he can make shots. But, you know, we want him to be an impactful player on both ends of the floor”
Lanier has a chance to earn minutes in preseason despite a crowded roster.
“It's difficult, obviously, with just the amount of guys we have. But he's got an opportunity to earn minutes through preseason.”
Lanier has taken a step defensively with backcourt pressure and off-ball defense.
“Taking the step, which I believe he has defensively, being able to pick the ball up in the backcourt, you know, his off-ball defense, because we know he can make shots.”
