Home Basketball A quote by JJ Redick about Austin Reaves went viral, demonstrating his attitude toward the young Lakers player. In a video clip released by the Lakers, Redick gushed about Reaves, showcasing his excitement and high expectations for the 26-year-old.

A quote by JJ Redick about Austin Reaves went viral, demonstrating his attitude toward the young Lakers player. In a video clip released by the Lakers, Redick gushed about Reaves, showcasing his excitement and high expectations for the 26-year-old.

Basketball — 06/26/2024

JJ Redick, the newly announced head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, recently spoke highly of Lakers star Austin Reaves. In a clip released by the Lakers, Redick praised Reaves’ competitive spirit and mental toughness, saying he’s “excellent” and can’t wait to coach him.He's a basketball genius!” Austin Reaves breaks silence on JJ Redick getting Lakers head coaching job - Bondiewithlove

Reaves is coming off a strong season with the Lakers, where he averaged 15.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game, while shooting 48.6% from the field and 36.7% from the three-point range. The 26-year-old has spent his entire three-year NBA career with the Lakers after going undrafted in 2021.

Redick, a 15-year NBA veteran, is taking on his first head coaching role with the Lakers. The Lakers’ post about Redick’s comments on Reaves received over 8,000 likes and 500,000 impressions in less than 13 hours, showcasing the interest and excitement surrounding the new coaching hire and the team’s young star.Lakers' Austin Reaves raves about team's JJ Redick hire | Yardbarker

The Lakers finished the 2023-24 season with a 47-35 record, making it to the play-in tournament before losing to the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs. They last won the NBA Championship in 2020.