What happened: Lakers coach JJ Redick described the intensity Collin Sexton brings to the court. "Sometimes it's hard to get his attention. Because he gets locked in and he gets in the zone," Redick said.

Why it matters: Redick's assessment frames Sexton's edge as an asset he values, not a coaching problem. His closing line was "I love the competitive fire.

What to watch: Watch how Sexton's role develops as the regular season continues.