LeBron James’ bizarre exchange with JJ Redick spotted by TV cameras during another historic night for LA Lakers legend
LOS Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick was seemingly unhappy with LeBron James and rookie Dalton Knecht during a sequence in the team’s Wednesday night victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.
The odd exchange from Redick took place after the first quarter as the Lakers superstar LeBron, 39, went on to have yet another impressive game.
LeBron hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer to end the first quarter which gave the Lakers a 38-26 lead.
However, the ESPN cameras spotted Redick stopping LeBron and Knecht from walking to the bench as the home crowd cheered the play.
The first-year head coach Redick appeared to take issue with the missed coverage from the four-time MVP and first-round pick Knecht.
LeBron then walked away from Redick, who continued to speak with Knecht.
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It appeared that there was a mistake in LeBron and Knecht’s two-man play.
The ball was seemingly supposed to go to Knecht for the final shot, but LeBron kept it after Grizzlies’ Luke Kennard glided toward the rookie and could’ve intercepted the pass.
LeBron’s talents got the last laugh in not only the play but also the contest.
The 39-year-old recorded a triple-double, posting 35 points, 12 rebounds, and 14 assists in the Lakers’ 128-123 win.
LeBron has continued his red-hot stroke from downtown.
Entering the game shooting a career-high 44.4 percent from distance, he made four three-pointers in the first half alone.
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LeBron scored 20 points in the opening 24 minutes.
It was the 22-year NBA veteran’s third straight triple-double and fourth of the season.
Anthony Davis posted 21 points and 14 rebounds, while Knecht shot a perfect 5-of-5 from three-point land to end up with 19 points.
At the age of 39, LeBron is the oldest player in NBA history to record three straight triple-doubles.
“I’m just living in the moment,” LeBron said about the feat, per ESPN.
“It feels good to be able to go out and play the game that I love at a high level still.
“And every night I step out on the floor, I try to help our team be successful in any way, shape, form or fashion.
“So, in that sense, it’s pretty cool.”
The Lakers have a 7-4 record and will take on Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs as part of the two team’s first game in the NBA Cup.
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This month, the Spurs have been without head coach Gregg Popovich, who suffered a mild stroke on November 2.
Assistant Mitch Johnson has served as the interim head coach.
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