JJ Redick points to conditioning as being key to the Lakers' offseason. H/T @jovanbuha.bsky.social - ThreadSky

ruprecht-monkeeboy.bsky.social•47 days ago

Lakers this, Lakers that. Nobody gave Minnesota a chance and they blew them off the court.

The reason why nobody gave your team a chance is that the Lakers seemed to have their crap much more than your team during the season, even though the Lakers had a better team. But Antman proved everyone wrong, so mad respect to him and your team.

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alfred-irl.bsky.social•47 days ago

Minneapolis Lakers send their regards

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ruprecht-monkeeboy.bsky.social•47 days ago

So does George Mikan! Go Wolves!

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mwebber.bsky.social•46 days ago

Man if my Plumber was 7ft tall I wouldn't let them in

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rogercoleman.bsky.social•47 days ago

As a team, yes, but we know he isn't talking about King James. He comes prepared.

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rayinrichmond.bsky.social•47 days ago

"The Trade" isn't looking so insane anymore.

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hobbesjosh.bsky.social•46 days ago

I never thought it was "insane". I defending Nico for making the trade while Mavs' fans were flipping out over it.

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8thaveadultnyc.bsky.social•47 days ago

It never was insane

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sturmlliouville.bsky.social•47 days ago

Lukas defense could be better, but blaming the loss on him given the offensive stats is ridiculous

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rayinrichmond.bsky.social•47 days ago

Luca's offense is second to none, but fat guys can't play defense for the duration of a playoff series against fit athletes.
He's had the benefit of youth up till now and Dallas knew that. 🍿

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hobbesjosh.bsky.social•46 days ago

He can play defense. But when you don't have a bench or choose to use a bench, it forces guys like Luka to ignore the defensive side of the ball to save their energy for offense.

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rayinrichmond.bsky.social•46 days ago

He's not fit enough to play defense consistently.

Unless he starts taking his fitness seriously, a future of injuries and missed games is what's waiting for him.

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hobbesjosh.bsky.social•46 days ago

Honestly, I equate him to someone like James Harden. Who is infamous for not playing defense. You will never get Luka to play defense on a consistent basis. But if you want him to play some defense, then you have to find ways to manage your needs on him on the offensive side.

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sturmlliouville.bsky.social•46 days ago

This is true.

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sturmlliouville.bsky.social•47 days ago

He will have to lose s little weight sure. The trade es still the most silly thing, Dallas knee nothing they just ruined their franchise for a long time

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hobbesjosh.bsky.social•46 days ago

We will see if what you say is true. The problem with people on the outside criticizing this trade is that they don't know what was going on inside the locker room.

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rayinrichmond.bsky.social•46 days ago

Given Jason Kidd's "response" it certainly looks like he supported the trade.

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rayinrichmond.bsky.social•47 days ago

Hmm, I wonder who that's aimed at? 😬

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nullhedge.bsky.social•47 days ago

Wonder who he's talking about.

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blondbomber.bsky.social•47 days ago

Conditioning for sure…and in Reddick’s case, maturity.

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broadfawn.bsky.social•47 days ago

Luka is fat confirmed

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kman54.bsky.social•47 days ago

Plus he prefers hookah lounges and beer halls over gyms or fitness centers! 🤣

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nickc11.bsky.social•47 days ago

*coff* Luka *coff*

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guilgom71.bsky.social•47 days ago

I'm no expert here, but if conditioning is a problem... maybe a little rest could help. The thing teams do to make sure they can close out a game with energy.

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elisa646.bsky.social•46 days ago

Bad coach calling Luka fat… hold on I think I’ve seen this one before…

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krazyjrue.bsky.social•47 days ago

Luka likes butts and beers while LeBron is old

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irishkj55.bsky.social•47 days ago

Talk to Nico. He was more right than some want to acknowledge.

Because he sure isn't hinting at LeBron..

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ellisonx.bsky.social•47 days ago

well good luck getting your new fat tub of lard to condition himself...why the fuck do you think Dallas dumped him. They sure as hell weren't giving a max contract to that Euro Michelin Man.

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mattliefanderson.bsky.social•47 days ago

He’s talking about Luka haha

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geraltofphilly.bsky.social•47 days ago

Is that a shot at Luka??

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kman54.bsky.social•47 days ago

That’s funny. 🤣#LeBronJames will turn 41 by the start of next season. #LukaDoncic prefers hookah lounges and beer halls over the gym! Good luck with that goal!

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iamchad.bsky.social•47 days ago

Code for Luka’s fat

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rickathy227.bsky.social•47 days ago

Is he admitting that he didn’t have his team ready to play? Then he played them the whole second half of a playoff game?

Makes sense.

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doakes1817.bsky.social•47 days ago

Wink wink, nudge nudge, youknowhatimean??

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hobbesjosh.bsky.social•46 days ago

Sure, that is something Lebron can work with Luka on. But with the Luka trade, the Lakers need to remake their roster. I didn't like the Williams trade, so glad it was rescinded. Felt too rushed, and the Lakers gave up way too much when that wasn't the final piece.

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yourmercifulgod.bsky.social•47 days ago

Just say Luka’s still fat so we can get past that.

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justin3aker.bsky.social•47 days ago

I wonder who he could be referring to…? 🤔

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draino-drinker.bsky.social•47 days ago

Give Nico Harrison GM of the year cowards

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troopek.bsky.social•47 days ago

Redick fired in 3... 2...

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hansumjay.bsky.social•47 days ago

I generally dislike players getting coaches fired, but Luka will get me to buy a jersey if he gets this dickhead out the paint

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hobbesjosh.bsky.social•46 days ago

Not getting fired after 1 year.

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gabeburgess.bsky.social•47 days ago

JJ isn't going anywhere, LeBron made him the defacto HC so LeBron could call the shots and let JJ do his dirty work.

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8thaveadultnyc.bsky.social•47 days ago

Say his name

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chuckolalala.bsky.social•47 days ago

👀

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sturmlliouville.bsky.social•47 days ago

So Luka into gym, and blood transfusions from teenagers for the king

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califooya.bsky.social•47 days ago

Yeah he gone get canned before the season ends 😂 they not getting rid of Luka.

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imchuckmiller.bsky.social•47 days ago

What a bunch of shitty takes! Luke needs to play 48 minutes and score 48, or he’s a fat loser? Get an actual Big and STFU

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stevepolycron.bsky.social•47 days ago

Couldn’t he have waited until the offseason and not an elimination game to work on playoff conditioning?

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klancey.bsky.social•47 days ago

How can any team that just finished a full NBA season not be in shape?

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nfblvrgsbnt.bsky.social•46 days ago

What’s so telling about this is that whether yall like it or not, is LeBron who running shit in that team. During that whole game, JJ would just look at LeBron helpless. It reminds me of Nash in the Nets. He relayed too much on the players ability to play and not in his coaching ability to lead.

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chopeski.bsky.social•47 days ago

Also, conditioning wasn’t an issue when the Lakers were the 3rd seeded team in the tough WC. They get bounced in the 1st round and he throws his players under the bus - implicitly accusing them of poor conditioning. It’s a poor worker who blames his tools.

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chopeski.bsky.social•47 days ago

Playing a 40 year old, the entire 2nd half isn’t exactly a recipe for great conditioning. JJ Redick needs to realise the less said the better. Take your L and plan for the next season behind closed doors. This isn’t a podcast.

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noobsbt.bsky.social•47 days ago

Good luck with that.

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dobbyshorcrux.bsky.social•47 days ago

"LeBron is old and Luka is fat"- Coach Redick

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bistro-butcher.bsky.social•46 days ago

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courteousr.bsky.social•47 days ago

Need to get in “less JJ Redick” shape

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ceedubpdp.bsky.social•47 days ago

It's not an either/or situation folks. JJ can be a terrible coach and Luka can be ridiculously out of shape for an NBA player at the same time.

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candymanchek.bsky.social•47 days ago

This man is waaaaaaayyyyyyyyy off

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espinsegall.bsky.social•47 days ago

Why would he say that?
🤭🤭

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jcmedia1.bsky.social•47 days ago

What about coaching?

This dude has zero self awareness.

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bartdogfuck.bsky.social•47 days ago

Your best two players are 1) quite old and 2) a fat smoker, and you play them 48 minutes a game. That’s on you, bro.

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sturmlliouville.bsky.social•47 days ago

Luka isn't a smoker because he e was caught one time with a cigarette,thats absurd (in case you ment Luka)

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kman54.bsky.social•47 days ago

He loves his hookah and drinking beer!

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sturmlliouville.bsky.social•46 days ago

The facts: There is absolutely no evidence of a significant Hookah consume by Doncic. This is all more or less rumours.

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kman54.bsky.social•45 days ago

I tend to believe “where there’s smoke there’s fire. 🤣 Also there is clear evidence that #LukaDoncic is not in good shape. He disappears in the 4th quarter.

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sturmlliouville.bsky.social•45 days ago

I did not claim that Luka is in top shape, but when you research that hookah nonsense you won't arrive at something too significant

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ecto1vlad.bsky.social•47 days ago

The starting five must learn to play 48 minutes a game

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gogers21.bsky.social•47 days ago

Vindication for Nico.

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newenglandgoat.bsky.social•47 days ago

LuuuuuukAaaaaaa

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kcl655321.bsky.social•47 days ago

LOL Why didn't he just channel his inner Scott Steiner & say "Luka's fat."

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gartmartin9.bsky.social•47 days ago

According to sources close to JJ Redick---the Lakers coach believes NOTHING IS EVER HIS FAULT.

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hobbesjosh.bsky.social•46 days ago

Hey, that seems to work for our current president.

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dcinmd.bsky.social•47 days ago

How did starting a 6’7” center last night work out for him?

Rudy 27 and 24.

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gripit702.bsky.social•47 days ago

It won’t be right until they hire Mark Jackson 😒

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tcoopaloopa.bsky.social•47 days ago

Maybe having Kevin McCullar Jr instead of dead weight would be key too.

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blazinbobby81.bsky.social•47 days ago

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habitual-canuck.bsky.social•47 days ago

I mean if you only play 5 players. No amount of conditioning is going to help them

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jjosh.bsky.social•47 days ago

sure, but you also need to have a roster with more than 5 players worth playing

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blaccsuede.bsky.social•47 days ago

There were way more than 5 players worth playing. He got out coached, and it's as easy as that.

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jjosh.bsky.social•47 days ago

lmfao really? we're saying he had WAY more than 5 players worth playing? worth playing in the playoffs? you dont have to lie to say you think reddick got outcoached. "the lakers have a top heavy roster that overall isn't that good" and "reddick got out coached" arent mutually exclusive statements

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nullhedge.bsky.social•47 days ago

Doesn't matter. If your two best players are 40 years old and...pleasantly plump, respectively, they need breaks.

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hobbesjosh.bsky.social•46 days ago

And if the team didn't give fans a sense of fools gold with their defense during the season, fans probably wouldn't be shocked that they exiting in the first round like they did. I am not sure Reddick got outcoached as much as he took a gamble with a poor roster that didn't work out.

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blaccsuede.bsky.social•47 days ago

Vando, Vincent, Hayes and Goodwin should have gotten run.

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blaccsuede.bsky.social•47 days ago

Going 5 only for a half is coaching malpractice. Can't defend that decision shows that he panicked and was malleable to trust his team.

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dcinmd.bsky.social•47 days ago

Especially when the best one is 40 years old.

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blaccsuede.bsky.social•47 days ago

Yeesh, Redick already dodging responsibility

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hjbmw4life.bsky.social•47 days ago

So, Luka's name is coming up again? His size and how he's officiated affords him routine trips to the free throw line, he's a foul hunter. However, he can be in the best of shape, LeBron is 40 & should not play 40 mins a night. Being in shape does not mean you will be able to defend....

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cpufxrndmv.bsky.social•47 days ago

What about substitutions? 🤭

How does Knecht never get off their bench?🤦🏾‍♂️

We need a Mind the Game pod to get explanations. 🤣🤣

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skocen.bsky.social•47 days ago

Is that a dig on Luka?

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gabeburgess.bsky.social•47 days ago

Yep, JJ is never going to criticize the HC and his boss LeBron

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marksquared.bsky.social•47 days ago

Oh, I wonder who JJ could be referring to...

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joehydell.bsky.social•47 days ago

He really wants to be Thibs

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ctmillion.bsky.social•47 days ago

Should go over great with Luka…

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derrick225.bsky.social•47 days ago

Well, they had Ham and now they got J.J. Do they want to get someone else? #Lakers #NBA

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elpicante69.bsky.social•47 days ago

JJ take a chill pill and stop trying to alienate the whole team. We just need to add two 6’10” guys in the front court and we’ll be fine, no need to tell the bench they suck and imply Luka is fat/Bron is old.

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artmoreorless.bsky.social•47 days ago

Even Thibs thinks JJ needs to chill out. It's not conditioning, it's bad coaching.

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hobbesjosh.bsky.social•46 days ago

No, its a bad roster that people had much higher expectations of based on the fools gold they showed during the season.

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artmoreorless.bsky.social•46 days ago

Still doesn't excuse playing a 40 year old Lebron all those minutes, including every minute of the 2nd half I'm Game 4. JJ was thoroughly out coached in this series.

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hobbesjosh.bsky.social•46 days ago

He tried something and it failed. Sure he was outcoached. But they lost because of a flawed roster

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artmoreorless.bsky.social•46 days ago

He tried something, failed and didn't adjust. He refused to play his only big. 🤦🏻‍♂️

All that talk about being banshees or some shit and for what? Everyone thought he'd be a good coach because of his podcast. I saw right through that. The Wolves are a good team, but JJ was terrible this series.

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hobbesjosh.bsky.social•46 days ago

This is his first year behind the bench. What HOF coach was really good in his first year, especially with no experience on the bench? Not saying he will be great. But I am not judging him by this year alone

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kwhourlife.bsky.social•46 days ago

I'm other words, youth movement.

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hobbesjosh.bsky.social•46 days ago

The Lakers? They have never really wanted to do anything like that.

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crookedmustache.bsky.social•47 days ago

Luka uses his pudgy torso like a shield. It’s his best feature.

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jamcin23.bsky.social•47 days ago

LeBron will never win another championship and that's because the best players in the NBA don't want to play with him and he get all the credit. NBAs best want to make a name for themselves and not to continue to build LeBron up.

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