JJ Redick praises Cam Reddish for doing dirty work for Lakers

The first major rotation change head coach JJ Redick made this season was to replace D’Angelo Russell in the starting lineup with Cam Reddish. Redick felt that Reddish’s defensive-minded nature would give the Lakers a boost while allowing Russell to flourish as a floor general in the second unit.

The early returns on this move have been successful, though the Lakers have now lost their last two games. Reddish’s defense has helped the Lakers get off to a better start, and their offense hasn’t dipped in production despite his shortcomings on that end of the floor.

Redick offered some comparisons for Reddish as he described how important it is for the Lakers and any team to have players like him on the roster.