EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Although LeBron James wasn't able to play in the Los Angeles Lakers' season opener, he's making sure they learn from their loss to Golden State.

Coach JJ Redick said James was “really helpful” during a film session Wednesday as the Lakers' examined their performance in the 119-109 defeat .

James won't be ready to begin his unprecedented 23rd NBA season for at least a few weeks due to sciatica, but he is taking a strong interest in the team's off-court work in an effort to ensure the Lakers get off to a decent start without him, Redick said.

“I told them him asking questions, him giving his input, us having a back-and-forth is so healthy,” Redick said. “I would like to have dialogue and back-and-forth and questions every single time we do film and teach. You'v

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