2 days Ago By Aharon Abhishek
LA Lakers fans had their jaws dropping after watching JJ Redick screaming animatedly to Austin Reaves during Sunday's matchup against the OKC Thunder. Redick was seen jumping and yelling on the sidelines, and Reaves was seen getting into the left corner, in position 3, as LeBron James barrelled past the defenders and connected to Jaxson Hayes for a bucket. This saw LA fans compare Redick's energy to his predecessor, Darvin Ham Explore the NBA Draft 2024 with our free NBA Mock Draft Simulator & be the GM of your favorite NBA team.
Another saw the funny side of it. The praises kept pouring in: One fan added : The culture talk wasn't far off: It was a Luka Doncic show as the Lakers decimated the Thunder 30 points, seven rebounds, and six assists. Austin Reaves had 20 points, two rebounds, and three assists.
LeBron James had 19 points, three rebounds, and seven assists. The Lakers notched up a comprehensive 126-99 win and improved to 48-30 to improve their chances of finishing as a No. 3 seed in the West.
Speaking to the reporters in the aftermath of the win, Redick lavished praise on his side, calling them a "connected" unit on both ends of the floor. Per Spectrum SportsNet: Redick and the Lakers face the Thunder again on Apr. 8 as their regular season inches to a close Aharon Abhishek Aharon Abhishek is a basketball writer at Sportskeeda, bringing 9 years of rich reporting experience to his role.
With a Master’s degree in Journalism, Aharon's passion for basketball dates back to 2008 when he began following the NBA closely. He specializes in stat-based pieces and athlete profiles, and is a firm believer of conducting thorough research to craft compelling content. A fan of the Lakers and Bulls for their legacy and rich history, Aharon admires the competitive nature of basketball and how only a few seconds decide any game.
He highly regards Kobe Bryant and LeBron James for their prowess on the court. Phil Jackson stands out as Aharon's favorite basketball coach, revered for his astute understanding of the game. For him, Michael Jordan's final shot of his legendary career stands out as his favorite basketball moment of all time.
When not catching up with basketball, Aharon enjoys playing Cricket, reading and exploring different types of coffee. Los Angeles Lakers Fan? Check out the latest Lakers depth chart , schedule , and roster updates all in one place. Quick Links.
