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Lakers’ Luka Doncic praises JJ Redick after his impressive start with franchise

After the long bad streak, the Los Angeles Lakers managed to accumulate two consecutive victories. All this with an impressive Luka Doncic. Despite being the most outstanding player during these games, Luka took a moment to acknowledge the impressive work of JJ Redick.

Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the first half of a game against the Dallas Mavericks at Crypto.com Arena.
© Sean M. Haffey/Getty ImagesLuka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the first half of a game against the Dallas Mavericks at Crypto.com Arena.

The Los Angeles Lakers have snapped their losing streak. Following their win over the San Antonio Spurs, the team now boasts two consecutive victories. Luka Doncic has played a key role in this turnaround, stepping up in LeBron James’ absence and delivering standout offensive performances. His impact has showcased his ability to lead the franchise moving forward. After the victory over the Spurs, Doncic took a moment to praise JJ Redick for his impressive work.

Luka Doncic recent comments on JJ Redick evidence his happiness at the franchise: Makes my life easier…Those actions that he put … There was one ATO (after timeout) today, where we ran it twice and we just scored on alley-oops, so that explains JJ’s mind. The way he sees basketball, it’s amazing,stated Doncic.

These comments reminded fans of Doncic’s past struggles with Jason Kidd. As the Mavs head coach often asked him to play extensively without the ball, which did not sit well with the star guard. In contrast, JJ Redick focuses on maximizing Doncic’s strengths, allowing him to excel and feel more comfortable within the team.

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Luka Doncic is thriving with the Los Angeles Lakers. In LeBron James’ absence, he has stepped up as the clear leader of the Lakers’ offense, delivering standout performances. Beyond his impressive play, Doncic has also embraced a leadership role, offering praise to teammates like Austin Reaves.

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Head coach JJ Redick of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the first half against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center on December 01, 2024 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Luka Doncic receives praise from Lakers teammate after standout performance

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to benefit from Luka Doncic’s outstanding performances. In LeBron James’ absence, Doncic has taken full control of the team’s offense, delivering masterful displays of his talent. Despite his brilliance, LeBron’s absence has still been felt throughout the roster. Even so, Dorian Finney-Smith praised Doncic’s offensive impact, expressing confidence that the team is close to achieving great things.

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It’s just fun, man…He’s gonna create so many problems for people on the offensive end, so we just gotta make it easy for him. We gotta make open shots, Jaxson keep doing his thing and catching lobs. Everybody just do what they’re paid to do and do their job. When Bron comes back, he’s fast as hell so we’ll play a little bit faster when he’s on the court,” stated Dorian Finney-Smith.

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