Basketball

JJ Redick Calms Concerns: LeBron James & Anthony Davis Ready Despite Olympic Run?

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick will have pressure on him for the jump as the expectation is to compete for championships before the LeBron James and Anthony Davis era comes to an end.

Considering Redick is a first-time head coach, Shaquille O’Neal is expecting the Lakers to start off slow this season. One other reason that is possible is both James and Davis are coming off gold medal runs with Team USA in the Paris Olympics this summer.

With that being the case, it’s possible the Lakers limit their workloads early in the year to ensure they stay healthy and fresh for the stretch run.

Redick is not concerned about his two stars though despite their Olympic runs, as he explained on Spectrum’s Lakeshow Podcast:

“I mean, look, those guys are professionals in every sense of the word. My concern for them about whether or not they’ll be ready to play on Oct. 22 and be in shape, I don’t have that concern. We’re gonna work with Mike and Ish making sure that they feel that they’re in a great place to start the regular season. They’ll certainly be involved in training camp and the preseason here in September as well as preseason games.”

James and Davis both looked incredible during their time with Team USA, giving Redick and the Lakers optimism about the upcoming season.

They are both known as extremely hard workers, which is why it’s understandable that Redick is not concerned. There’s no denying that Davis and James, in particular, are getting up there in age and mileage though, so their workloads will definitely be worth monitoring early in the season as the Lakers cannot afford to be without either of their stars for an extended period of time.

JJ Redick wanted ‘sickos’ on Lakers coaching staff

After getting the Lakers job, JJ Redick’s primary focus was on putting together a great coaching staff, and he recently revealed that he was looking for ‘sickos’ that work extremely hard.

“I’m mostly excited just to work, just being in the gym out here in this facility with the guys and our coaching staff. That’s been the best part… It’s been fascinating because you’re fitting puzzle pieces together about s𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁sets and personalities. I couldn’t be happier with the staff that we’ve built here, we have a blend of youth, experience. Obviously Nate (McMillan) and Scotty (Brooks), but also Bob Beyer, who has been at the front of the bench for almost two decades in the NBA. The biggest thing for me was I wanted to make sure I had a bunch of sickos on my staff and I think I’ve accomplished that. They’re grinders.”

Related Posts

Pathaan Trailer | Shah Rukh Khan | Deepika Padukone | John Abraham | Siddharth A

“Pathaan” is not just an action film; it’s a thrilling experience that delivers a captivating cinematic journey. Directed by Siddharth Anand, this film is more than a suspenseful…

Bhimaa Movie Hindi Dubbed Version Release Date | Bhimaa Movie Hindi

“Bhimaa” unfolds in a world of high stakes and deep-seated rivalries. The film centers on its titular character, Bhimaa, whose rise to power is marked by a dramatic…

Shlok- The Desi Sherlock – First Trailer | Bobby Deol, Ananya Birla, Kunal Kohli

The film introduces us to Shlok, a sharp-witted and charismatic detective whose brilliance is matched only by his enigmatic persona. Set in the bustling backdrop of modern India,…

Virat Kohli: Jersey No.18 – Hindi Trailer | Ram Charan | Anushka Sharma | Kiara, A A Films | Soon In

There are rumors circulating about a movie titled Virat Kohli: Jersey No.18, supposedly centered around the cricketing legend Virat Kohli’s life and journey. The rumors suggest that Ram…

Thalapathy 69 – Tittle Trailer | Thalapathy Vijay | Bobby Deol | Pooja Hegde | Venkat P | Soon 2025

Thalapathy 69, starring the charismatic Thalapathy Vijay, is one of the most awaited films of 2025. Directed by Venkat Prabhu, known for his unique storytelling and engaging narratives,…

Jai Shri Ram | Prabhas | Ajay-Atul, Manoj Muntashir S | Om Raut | Bhushan K

𝐽𝑎𝑖 𝑆ℎ𝑟𝑖 𝑅𝑎𝑚 𝑖𝑠 𝑎 𝑏𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑡𝑎𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑒𝑝𝑖𝑐 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑤𝑒𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑠 𝑡𝑜𝑔𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑚𝑦𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑦, 𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑡-𝑝𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑑𝑟𝑎𝑚𝑎 𝑖𝑛 𝑎 𝑤𝑎𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑦 𝐼𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑎𝑛 𝑐𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑚𝑎 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑑𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟. 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑖𝑙𝑚 𝑓𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *