The Lakers pulled off a clean 130-120 win over the Miami Heat, but the literal plot twist arrived in the fourth quarter when JJ Redick made a move we really didn’t see coming. With veterans on the bench and the game still tight, Redick rolled with Bronny James. And not for a cameo. For crunch-time possessions that, well, actually mattered.

That decision, though, sent a message. Redick clearly sees something in James that goes beyond the box score, something that’s been brewing behind the scenes since the start of Year 2. And on Nov. 3, via the Lakers Nation YouTube channel, he finally put it on the record.

The 41-year-old explained exactly why he trusted James in those high-leverage minutes. Per our coach, James’ defense, composure, and upgraded playmaking pointed to a player ready for r

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