Los Angeles, CA – In a recent interview, former NBA star JJ Redick shared some blunt advice for the Los Angeles Lakers: stop complaining about the schedule and stay focused.
Redick, who played for the Lakers during the 2020-2021 season, was responding to comments made by Lakers players and coaches about the team’s grueling schedule. The Lakers have been playing a condensed schedule due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has resulted in a number of back-to-back games and long road trips.
“I think the Lakers need to stop complaining about the schedule and focus on the task at hand,” Redick said. “Every team in the league is dealing with the same schedule, and it’s not an excuse for not performing well.”
Redick’s comments were echoed by Lakers coach Darvin Ham, who said that the team needs to learn to adapt to the schedule and focus on their preparation.
“We can’t control the schedule, but we can control how we prepare and how we perform,” Ham said. “We need to focus on taking care of our bodies and being mentally tough.”
Lakers star LeBron James also weighed in on the issue, saying that the team needs to stay focused and not make excuses.
“We can’t let the schedule be an excuse for us,” James said. “We need to stay focused and take care of our business.”
Redick’s advice to the Lakers is not just limited to their schedule. He also emphasized the importance of staying focused and motivated, even when faced with adversity.
“The NBA season is a long and grueling one, and there are going to be ups and downs,” Redick said. “But the teams that are able to stay focused and motivated are the ones that are going to be successful.”
The Lakers will look to take Redick’s advice to heart as they continue their push for the playoffs. With a tough schedule ahead of them, they will need to stay focused and motivated if they want to achieve their goals.
