Especially when you have players like LeBron James and Luka Doncic. Expectations are always massive as only the Larry O'Brien Trophy counts. Redick recently looked back on his first season with the Lakers, admitting that he quickly realized he'd need to adjust his approach toward his players.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/lakers as Lakers Big Man Highlighted As ‘Bright Spot’ by JJ Redick. The Los Angeles Lakers' 2025 preseason debut on Friday was, in many respects, a night to forget.

JJ Redick revealed that Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart returned to practice on Tuesday and looked awesome.

But Redick said that he did some self-reflection during the offseason, especially after he had a meltdown after one game last season.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves' grandmother threatened to confront JJ Redick about his harsh coaching style.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick said not everybody is wired like Kobe Bryant when it comes to chasing perfection.

The way that Jarred Vanderbilt has played in the Lakers' first two preseason games, there may also be a bit of a groundswell of support for him to start. After Sunday's loss to the Golden State Warriors, L.A. coach JJ Redick addressed that possibility.