JJ Redick: Missing LeBron’s Defensive Karaoke…
The Los Angeles Lakers were jamming in the 2024-25 season until LeBron James decided to take a groin-induced vacation from the court. While The King dodged a royal mess of a major injury, his absence led to a winless road trip. Now, with the Western Conference tighter than a jar lid, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are left carrying the team like a couple of sherpas without their trusty leader.
Meanwhile, Rui Hachimura’s knee also decided to join the party, exacerbating the Lakers’ frontcourt woes. JJ Redick, the head coach, is trying to keep the ship afloat. He misses LeBron’s defensive melodrama and might’ve even begged him to return mid-timeout in San Antonio. With LeBron’s voice missing, their defensive chatter is quieter than a golf tournament, and everyone knows quiet isn’t the Lakers’ style.
Luckily, Hachimura and LeBron’s return could be the plot twist the Lakers need. Redick is optimistic even if these basketball heroes are still on the “day-to-day” drama list. This means they’re like students almost ready for their first-day back post-summer vacation. LeBron has also put his pop culture boxing gloves down; he’s moved past his Stephen A. Smith spat, with Rich Paul confirming the conclusion of that soap opera.
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