Overview
- After a 111-103 win over the Pelicans, JJ Redick said LeBron James sometimes “calls his own pitch,” a candid window into their collaborative dynamic as the Lakers moved to 23-11 with a three-game winning streak.
- Redick likened coaching James to catching for late-career Greg Maddux, emphasizing night-to-night adjustments and trust.
- ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins said Redick has “lost the ears” of role players, pointing to growing belief around the league that his voice isn’t landing with the full locker room.
- Former NBA forward Eddie Johnson criticized Redick for sharing too much internal detail with the media, warning that such transparency can alienate players.
- Redick previously took blame for disorganized offense since James returned, calling for defensive clarity, role clarity, and better offensive structure, while James urged teammates to proactively seek defined roles in offseason planning.