JJ Redick Just Blamed Microchipped Basketballs for the Lakers' Brutal Misses and Nobody Knows If He's Joking
Lakers coach JJ Redick went on one of the wildest rants you'll ever hear from a sideline coach, claiming the NBA is literally rigging basketballs with microchips to explain why five Lakers shots rimmed out in a recent game. And the thing that's actually wild? The Lakers are sitting in the 3 seed right now. So either Redick has found the perfect excuse, or he's just messing with everyone.
A Coach Having Fun While Winning
Look, Redick was being sarcastic. Obviously. But the guy has done an incredible job with the Lakers and proven he's the kind of coach who can make the jump from playing career to the sideline the way Steve Kerr did. He's loose, he's confident, and when you're sitting in the 3 seed, you've earned the right to say whatever you want in post game interviews.
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👉 Claim Your Free $10 at KalshiThe comparison here is perfect, too. Redick pulled a Joe Mazzulla move, just throwing out some random theory into the media and letting people run with it. That's what happens when you're facing the Wizards, who honestly look like an absolute mess of a franchise right now. You go out there and have fun with it.
Luka and LeBron Are Actually Playing Out of Their Minds
Here's what's actually real, though: Luka has looked like a completely different player over the last month. LeBron is still doing LeBron things, and Bronny is out here running pick and rolls with his dad. Those father and son plays together? That's the stuff people are going to remember.
The Lakers are winning games, they're in playoff position, and Redick is sitting in the coach's chair cracking jokes about microchipped balls. That's the energy of a team that believes in what they're doing right now.
Enjoy These Moments While They Last
Whether Redick was serious, sarcastic, or just having a laugh, it doesn't really matter. The Lakers are rolling, and watching LeBron and Bronny share the court together is something we won't get forever. The basketball itself can be rigged with all the microchips in the world, but that's the story nobody's talking about.
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