The 2024-25 NBA regular season is nearing its conclusion, and the upcoming announcement of the league’s awards is generating considerable buzz. However, amidst this excitement, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has raised apprehensions regarding a particular accolade.
After a recent practice session, the Lakers coach articulated his views on NBA awards, particularly expressing his disdain for the Most Improved Player Award.
“I hate that award. They fail to define it. I think the spirit of it has been taken out of wack. I don’t like that award. Just call it the ‘high draft pick who’s one a max contract now and is an All-Star.’ Just call it that award because that’s what it is now. Am I wrong? That’s what it’s become. In the last five years, that’s what it’s become. I don’t think that’s in the spirit of the award,” Redick said.
Hard to disagree with JJ Redick here on the NBA Most Improved Player award: pic.twitter.com/xUJVMTdzil
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Redick asserts that, in his role as a coach, he possesses a stronger ability to make informed selections compared to his time in the media. However, he chose to refrain from commenting on Austin Reaves’ chances for the Most Improved Player award, expressing his belief that the criteria for the award have been misunderstood.
JJ Redick Reflects On Pau Gasol’s Presence At Lakers Practice
The Lakers demonstrated their dominance throughout the regular season, successfully clinching a postseason spot for the 2024-25 NBA campaign. As they prepare for an important upcoming match, former NBA star Pau Gasol visited the team’s practice. He engaged in conversations with general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick. In a recent interview, Redick reflected on Gasol’s presence at Lakers practice.
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“Coming here every day, I see the championship banners and the retired jerseys…It’s a huge honor. Pau is one of my favorites as a professional and as a basketball player,” Redick said.
I asked JJ Redick about Pau Gasol showing up at Lakers practice: “Coming here every day, I see the championship banners and the retired jerseys…It’s a huge honor. Pau is one of my favorites as a professional and as a basketball player.” pic.twitter.com/KDQhzmaVm8
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The Lakers are currently in 3rd place in the Western Conference standings with a record of 46 wins and 29 losses. They will play their next game against the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena.
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