Marcus Smart Credits Lakers Coach Redick…
Marcus Smart just joined the Los Angeles Lakers and looks forward to being a key player in Coach JJ Redick’s defensive lineup. Smart, a former Defensive Player of the Year, wants to regain that elite form after his hand and feet injuries played hide and seek with his health. In his debut season as coach, Redick showed he can speak player better than Google Translate and earned quick admiration as a strategic genius. Smart believes Redick deserves more credit for his basketball IQ, as he said on the Lakers’ YouTube: “He’s the same as he played. I don’t think JJ gets a lot of credit for his IQ.” In today’s NBA, head coaches usually get tossed around faster than a hot potato, so it’s vital to have player support. Redick nailed 50 wins in his first season, explaining roles like a kindergarten teacher with a master’s degree. Despite the playoff hiccups, Redick is ready for next season with new recruits like Deandre Ayton and a defender in Smart, reminiscent of a medieval fortress. While the Western Conference has turned up the competition heat like a jalapeño sunburn, Smart is fresh off injury recovery and ready to roll with the Lakers squad.
