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Metta World Peace on Coaching, Kobe Bryant, Lakers, and Fatherhood

CNNNovember 15, 202510 min14,933 views
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Coaching Career and Philosophy

  • 👨‍🏫 Metta World Peace, now known as Coach Metta, is coaching at Cal State LA under head coach Terry Johnson, where his team famously turned an 0-13 start into a state championship.
  • 🏀 He humorously dismisses the current relevance of the triangle offense in the modern NBA but insists "The triangle lives on" with him.
  • 🗣️ Regarding the Lakers, he advises players not to solely rely on LeBron James but to play their best and contribute to the team's objective of winning.

Lakers Analysis and Player Development

  • 🌟 He praises the current Lakers team, noting that they can play well even without LeBron, and highlights emerging players like Rui Hachimura and Jaxson Hayes.
  • 🚀 He is enjoying watching Luka Dončić more this season due to his improved fitness and dedication.
  • 😅 He jokes about Anthony Davis's physique, attributing his apparent weight gain to
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