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JJ Redick throws Lakers players under bus to excuse Bronny James’ poor play

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Young, G. (2026, October 14). JJ Redick throws Lakers players under bus to excuse Bronny James’ poor play. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/14/sports/bronny-james-poor-play-jj-redick-lakers-preseason/

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JJ Redick, a coach for the Lakers, spoke about Bronny James's performance during preseason games, where James has averaged 2.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game. Redick suggested that some of James’s struggles are due to playing with unfamiliar teammates like Rafael Castro, who had only been with the team for three days. This response from Redick has drawn criticism on social media, with many fans believing he is deflecting blame rather than addressing Bronny's poor play directly.

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JJ Redick, the Lakers coach, defended Bronny James's poor play during preseason games by blaming his teammates, particularly Rafael Castro, who had only joined the team three days prior. Through four preseason games, 22-year-old Bronny averaged just 2.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in 17.5 minutes per game. Redick acknowledged that Bronny's performance was not up to par but suggested it might be due to the players he is currently playing with rather than his own skill level or confidence. This defense has drawn criticism online, with many fans feeling Redick is deflecting blame from Bronny’s performance issues onto other Lakers players.

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Bronny James is eager to prove he can thrive in the NBA outside of father LeBron’s shadow this season. asserted

he → prove → shadow

But he has looked exposed without his father so far in the Lakers’ preseason. asserted

he → look → preseason

The 22-year-old went scoreless on two field-goal attempts, along with one rebound and four turnovers in 11 minutes against the Warriors on Tuesday night. asserted

old → go → night

Through four preseason games, James has averaged 2.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 17.5 minutes per game. asserted

James → average → game

Lakers coach JJ Redick was asked how he assesses James’ “confidence and aggression” throughout this preseason, given how last season ended for him. asserted

season → ask → him

I thought he had a really nice September and a good summer. asserted

he → think → September

I don’t think he has played well in the four preseason games, but he has had good practices,” Redick said. asserted

Redick → think → practices

“Again, some of it is just rhythm; some of it is who he’s playing with. asserted

he → play → who

He’s playing a lot of minutes, especially in the second half of games, with our two-way guys. asserted

He → play → guys

And tonight, he played with Rafael [Castro], who has been with us for three days,” he continued. asserted

he → play → days

“Some of it is the group he’s with; I think that is not necessarily setting him up for success,” Redick added. asserted

Redick → ’ → success

Redick’s answer about James has gotten a lot of attention on social media, as many fans feel like he’s trying to excuse James’ poor play on the teammates he has been playing with. asserted

he → get → teammates

There might be some truth to James’ supporting cast doing him no favors. uncertain

cast → do → favors

But those who are watching the Lakers this preseason can clearly see James is struggling, regardless of who he’s on the court with. asserted

he → watch → court

JJ Redick throws Lakers players under bus to excuse Bronny James’ poor play

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