Nothing Is The Same For Lakers As Players Can’t Take Their Eyes Off JJ Redick During Intense Time-Out

"NBA sources have told Hoops Wire that players have 'loved' everything Redick has brought to the table. Those same sources also said that Lakers players 'hated' playing for Ham." NBA reporter Ashish Mathur's report highlighted the significant change in the Lakers roster from the previous season. When the former Orlando Magic player and ESPN analyst got his big break through Jeanie Buss and Rob Pelinka, doubts were certainly raised on whether he would be up to the task. When it came to winning over his players, however, Redick had a low bar to achieve, since instances of Ham's unpopularity was widely reported. Weeks after Mathur's report, glimpses of mutual respect between the head coach and his players continue to appear.

Earlier today, the official X account of LakeShow Highlights uploaded a clip on their feed. Taken during the final minutes of the Lakers-Grizzlies matchup, it featured JJ Redick sitting on the floor with a chart of the basketball court in his hand. As he explained some strategies that could be utilized during the final minutes, everyone from LeBron James and Anthony Davis to Dalton Knecht and Rui Hachimura listened intently. Even the caption of the video highlighted the contrast from the previous season by stating "Compared to Darvin Ham last year, huge difference i would say."