JJ Redick Just Blamed Microchipped Basketballs For The Lakers' Missed Shots and He Might Actually Be Onto Something

Look, JJ Redick said it out loud: the NBA is using basketballs rigged with microchips. He was talking about the Lakers having 5 shots go in-and-out during a game, and yeah, he was being sarcastic. But honestly? If someone told me that was actually true, I'd probably believe them.

Here's the thing about Redick though. The guy has done a great job coaching the Lakers, and he's turning into exactly the kind of coach who transitions seamlessly from playing to coaching, like Steve Kerr did. That's not easy. Most players don't figure it out. He did.

The Lakers Are Rolling (And Luka Looks Different)

The Lakers are sitting in the 3 seed right now, and Luka has looked like a completely new player over the last month. Something changed with him, and it's working. Meanwhile, LeBron and Bronny are out here running pick-and-roll action together. You read that right: father-and-son two-man game. Bronny is playing well too, walking buckets out there. LeBron's screens are sharp, the chemistry is there, and yeah, those are the moments you actually want to soak in while they're happening because you don't know how much longer you get them.

When You're Beating The Wizards, You Can Say Whatever You Want

Here's what Redick gets: when you're taking down an absolute dumpster fire of a franchise like Washington, you can have fun with it. You can throw out the microchip conspiracy theory because why not? It's the Wizards. Redick pulled a Joe Mazzulla move here, just throwing random movie references and wild takes into the post-game interview. That's the coach's privilege when the team is locked in and winning.

Enjoy these Lakers moments while they're happening. The 3 seed is real, Luka's playing different, and LeBron's got his kid out there making plays with him.

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