The Rollercoaster Season of Cam Reddish…
Cam Reddish had a year so up-and-down with the Lakers, it could make a thrill ride blush. Starting off out of Coach JJ Redick’s rotation, Reddish jumped in quicker than a cat chasing a laser pointer when the chance arose, even becoming a starter briefly. Despite modest averages of 4.5 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.2 steals, he went from high hopes to the bench but kept a sunny disposition throughout. His turbulent journey continued when a trade sent him to the Charlotte Hornets, alongside Dalton Knecht, only to be miraculously reunited with the Lakers after the deal was nixed, like the universe just couldn’t let go of the soap opera plot.
By March 27, Reddish’s Lakers saga came to an end, waived like someone forgetting their umbrella in a desert, as the team made room for Jordan Goodwin. His appearance in 33 games, averaging 3.2 points, painted the picture of a player once tipped for greatness still trying to find his NBA purpose. His best night, scoring 15 points against the Grizzlies, seemed like a flash of his untapped potential—a superhero moment when all seemed lost. With his future now a mystery, Reddish might explore a G League or international adventure to climb back up the basketball mountain.
