Staff Reporter Du Yijun / Comprehensive Report

　　As the Los Angeles Lakers gear up for the new season under new head coach JJ Redick, internal competition is already brewing. According to ClutchPoints, two starting spots in the Lakers' lineup remain undecided, and newly acquired wing Quentin Grimes has made his ambitions clear, publicly stating he will fight for a starting role.

　　During the team's media day, Grimes delivered a competitive response to Redick's remarks about open starting vacancies. He believes such an open competition environment greatly benefits the team's overall improvement.

　　"I think that just sparks that competitive nature in all of us," Grimes said. "I want to go for that spot, earn it. Nobody in the NBA wants anything handed to them."

　　The 26-year-old Grimes is known for his defensive tenacity and outside shooting, exactly the qualities the Lakers need in a role player. His sense of responsibility, confidence, and team-first attitude are seen as key to building the Lakers' culture for the new season.

　　For the Purple and Gold, establishing a healthy competitive culture in training camp could boost their chances of rising to the top of the Western Conference. Whether Grimes can stand out in the fierce competition and become a reliable sidekick for Luka Doncic, the team's new marquee star, will be a major storyline to watch as the season tips off.