When the Lakers ruled out Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves against Portland, most fans braced for a loss. Instead, JJ Redick’s fiery leadership turned fatigue into fight. On the road and short-handed, the Lakers stunned Portland 123-115, fueled by Redick’s relentless energy and accountability. He’s not afraid to call out stars, push limits, and demand effort every possession. You wouldn’t have seen this kind of fire under former coach Darvin Ham , the same coach many called a scapegoat for L.A.’s flaws, fired to mask the team’s own inconsistencies.

Speaking on The Hoop Genius Podcast , Darvin Ham finally addressed whether he truly was the Lakers’ scapegoat. “ I’m in the facts, man, not feelings,” he said firmly. Reflecting on his stint with the Lakers, Ham added, “ We did a lot

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