NBA scouts: Redick should let Smart replace Hachimura starter, otherwise the starter lacks a leader

Recently, an NBA scout accepted an anonymous interview with self-media Lakers Daily.

According to the NBA scout, he believes that the starting lineup consisting of Doncic, Reeves, Hachimura, James and Ayton "defense is not enough" in the fiercely competitive Western Conference.

"JJ (Redick) should let Marcus (Smart) replace Hachimura Shirato starter," the NBA scout said. "They need a leader in the starting lineup, and if they let Luca, Austin, Hachimura, LeBron and Ayton start, they won't have such a player. I'll let Marcus start in place of Hachimura. Hachimura shines on the offensive end when facing substitutes, and Marcus can defend players like Anthony Edwards, Shea Gilgers Alexander and Stephen Curry so that Luca, Austin and LeBron don't have to be distracted from defense and focus on the offense."