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The Lakers have been playing poor basketball as of late, and with the season reaching one of its lowest points, things are becoming increasingly difficult. Head coach JJ Redick has been more vocal about the team’s struggles, and he didn’t hold back when addressing their sloppy play.
“We're a terrible basketball team and tonight we were a terrible basketball team...we don't care enough to be a professional...we don't have it right now. Saturday's practice I told the guys it's gonna be uncomfortable. The meeting is gonna be uncomfortable. I'm not doing another 53 games like this,” Redick said after the loss to the Houston Rockets.
LeBron James recently turned 41 years old, and with his career nearing its end, he wants to be part of a championship-caliber team.
“LeBron wants to compete for a championship,” Rich Paul told ESPN. “He knows the Lakers are building for the future. He understands that, but he values a realistic chance of winning it all. We are very appreciative of the partnership that we've had for eight years with Jeanie [Buss] and Rob [Pelinka] and consider the Lakers as a critical part of his career.”
However, since returning from injury, the Lakers’ offense has struggled to find any rhythm. Following the team’s loss to the Detroit Pistons, Redick acknowledged that the offense has been stagnant.
“Since we’ve gotten Bron back, we haven’t been as organized offensively,” Redick said. “Too many random possessions. That’s on me. It’s those 3 things: defensive clarity, role clarity and offensive organization.”
With Austin Reaves sidelined for at least four weeks, Redick will have to quickly figure out how to get the offense flowing. If the Lakers don’t find answers soon, they risk losing significant ground in the Western Conference.
Something clearly feels off with the offense, and even the team’s chemistry appears to be at a crossroads. If Redick can’t resolve these issues, the season could slip away.
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