JJ Redick Calls for NBA Basketball Change After Lakers' Opening Win

In his debut as head coach, JJ Redick led the Lakers to victory and raised concerns about using brand new basketballs in games.

JJ Redick, in his first game as Lakers head coach, secured a win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, ending an eight-year opening night losing streak.
Despite the victory, Redick expressed dissatisfaction with the use of brand new basketballs, attributing poor three-point shooting to the unfamiliar feel of the balls.
Redick intends to formally request the NBA to allow teams to use worn-in basketballs, emphasizing that new balls affect players' performance.
The Lakers struggled with three-point shooting, hitting only 5 of 30 attempts, while the Timberwolves had a better success rate from beyond the arc.
Former NBA player Jay Williams praised Redick's coaching debut, suggesting the Lakers showed better execution compared to last season under Darvin Ham.