Luka Doncic Makes Feelings Clear On JJ Redick After Suns-Lakers Game

Luka Doncic spoke about JJ Redick after Sunday's game.

Feb 28, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick talks to guard Luka Doncic (77) during the second quarter against the LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images / Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

On Sunday afternoon, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Phoenix Suns (at home) by a score of 107-96.

Luka Doncic finished the win with 33 points, 11 rebounds, eight assists and two steals while shooting 8/20 from the field in 40 minutes.

After the game, the five-time NBA All-Star was asked about his relationship with head coach (JJ Redick) when he met with the media.

Doncic translated to English (h/t Luka Updates): "Amazing, amazing. We talk a lot even when there's no games. So far it's amazing with him."

Luka on how he's getting along with coach JJ:

"Amazing, amazing. We talk a lot even when there's no games. So far it's amazing with him." pic.twitter.com/63QCuOyWKj

— Luka Updates (@LukaUpdates) March 16, 2025

With the win, the Lakers are now 9-5 in their first 14 games with Doncic in the lineup.

He is averaging 26.6 points, 8.8 rebounds, 7.6 assists and 1.9 steals per contest while shooting 41.1% from the field and 34.5% from the three-point range since joining the team.

Via NBA Fantasy: "Luka's 2nd 30+ PT, 10+ REB, 5+ AST outing as a Laker helped them snap their 4-game skid

It also got him Fantasy Player of the Night honors for Sunday"

Luka's 2nd 30+ PT, 10+ REB, 5+ AST outing as a Laker helped them snap their 4-game skid 👌

It also got him Fantasy Player of the Night honors for Sunday 😎 pic.twitter.com/cL3xk27Fkg

— NBA Fantasy (@NBAFantasy) March 17, 2025

The Lakers are the fifth seed in the Western Conference with a 41-25 record in 66 games.

They have gone 6-4 over their last ten.

Following the Suns, the Lakers will remain at home to host the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night.

Via ESPN's Dave McMenamin: "The Lakers stop the bleeding, beat the Suns 107-96 to improve to 41-25. Luka 33p 11r 8a 2s; Reaves 28p 6a 4r; Hayes 19p on 8-of-10 6r 3a; Finney-Smith 10p 7r 3a. LAL hosts PHX on Monday for Game No. 4 of their six games in eight days stretch."

The Lakers stop the bleeding, beat the Suns 107-96 to improve to 41-25. Luka 33p 11r 8a 2s; Reaves 28p 6a 4r; Hayes 19p on 8-of-10 6r 3a; Finney-Smith 10p 7r 3a. LAL hosts PHX on Monday for Game No. 4 of their six games in eight days stretch.

— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) March 16, 2025