“It’s like he’s been here for 15 years,” Luka Dončić had said about JJ Redick’s coaching style back in February. While he is not alone in praising JJ Redick’s coaching instincts, Redick always ends up facing scrutiny for things that even seasoned coaches struggle with. Having been LeBron James’ former podcast partner and now his head coach, Redick’s every decision is dissected in real time. If he plays Bronny James, he’s accused of favoritism. Send Bronny to the G League, and he’s accused of mishandling. But when pressure peaked again for him, LeBron stepped in publicly.

In a recent conversation on the Mind the Game podcast with Steve Nash, LeBron James offered insight into the coaching culture under J.J. Redick. Nash asked LeBron to describe Redick’s approach. LeBron’s response immed

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