Jeanie Buss’ 1 Concern About JJ Redick’s Wife
Jeanie Buss' 1 Concern About JJ Redick's Wife
In a recent revelation, Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss expressed her concern about potentially losing head coach JJ Redick after his family home was destroyed in the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
“I was worried that his wife was going to [say], ‘Okay, I’m out. I’m done. This was not meant to be.’ Instead, they realized they wanted to be a part of rebuilding the community. They’ve already taken their place in the Laker family,” Buss said.
Despite this personal tragedy, Redick’s family chose to remain in Los Angeles, demonstrating their commitment to the community and their new role within the Lakers organization.
The first-year coach has faced significant challenges both on and off the court since taking the helm of the storied franchise. When Redick’s house burned down, many wondered how this would affect his tenure with the team. However, rather than allowing this setback to derail his coaching career, Redick has maintained his focus on building the Lakers into a competitive team while his family embraces their place within the broader Lakers community.
Redick Looking To Course Correct Lakers’ Form
After building impressive momentum with seven consecutive victories, the Lakers have hit a rough patch with back-to-back losses. Their defeat against the Celtics came with a significant cost as LeBron James exited with a groin injury midway through the contest. The subsequent loss to the struggling Nets raised concerns about the team’s ability to perform without their veteran leader.
JJ Redick now faces a critical challenge as the Lakers prepare for a demanding three-game road trip against formidable opponents: the Milwaukee Bucks, Denver Nuggets, and Phoenix Suns. These matchups will test Redick’s coaching acumen and the team’s resilience during a pivotal stretch of the season.
Currently holding the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 40-23 record, the Lakers are positioned to potentially climb higher. They’ve played three fewer games than both the Nuggets and Grizzlies, who are tied for the second seed. Strong performances in upcoming games could see the Lakers overtake both teams in the standings.
The timeline for James’ return remains fluid, with the decision resting entirely with the superstar forward. He has returned to Los Angeles to focus on recovery, aiming to rejoin the team as soon as possible. His availability will be crucial for the Lakers’ playoff aspirations.
Anthony Davis will need to shoulder additional responsibilities during James’ absence, while Rob Pelinka may be considering roster adjustments to bolster the team’s chances. Despite recent setbacks, the Lakers’ season remains promising if Redick can navigate this challenging period effectively.
A graduate from the University of Texas, Anthony Amador has been credentialed to cover the Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks and high school games all over the Lone Star State. Currently, his primary beats are the NBA, MLB, NFL and UFC.
