The former NBA player and broadcaster says competition and service drive him in his first coaching gig, “a perfect marriage of the now and the future” with the Lakers.

“He just says go play, whatever, go shoot,” rookie Dalton Knecht said. “If you’re gonna be open, shoot it. And then if not, drive to the rim, shoot, try to get a layup or dish out for a three for another teammate.”

LeBron James will once again be the oldest player in the NBA this season, and his new head coach had jokes about his age catching up to him on Thursday.