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JJ Redick Confirms Message to Unpopular Lakers Star in Locker Room Speech asMultiple Confessions Emerge https://t.co/IUNanDdaWD via @es_sportsnews— LakerTom (@LakerTom) March 8, 2025

The coach’s monologue wasn’t just about the Lakers’ gritty comeback—it was a defining moment for a player who rarely gets the spotlight. He didn’t praise LeBron. He didn’t point to Luka. Instead, Redick singled out an unexpected hero, proving that the Lakers’ success isn’t just about their superstars. “I don’t know if you remember what I said to you in the timeout. I said you’re going to make another big one. You made three more. That was big time. You won us the game. I’m dead serious. You won us the game,” he said as the locker room erupted in agreement with hoots and cheers…

Who was Redick talking to? Gabe Vincent.

The Lakers had started the night 3-for-8 from deep, struggling to find their rhythm. But Vincent’s second-half shot-making flipped the script, hitting four clutch threes that kept the Lakers alive. Redick made sure the entire room knew who delivered when it mattered most. However, in a heartwarming instance, Redick wasn’t the only one ready to give Vincent their flowChampionship teams don’t just rely on their biggest names—they thrive because of the role players who embrace their responsibilities.

Redick pointed to Gabe Vincent and Jaxson Hayes as perfect examples. “I thought Jackson’s defense in the second half and Gabe’s shot-making was huge. I mean, Gabe doesn’t make those four threes, we’re not even in the game. Once we reached their level of effort and how hard they were playing, we were right there and we all felt that in the second half.”

The Lakers’ bench is no longer just “filling minutes”—they’re actively changing games.

It’s not just about effort—it’s about execution. The Lakers have allowed the fewest points in the NBA over the last 10 games, giving up just 106 per contest.

And their defense is directly fueling their offense. The Lakers rank in the 93rd percentile in transition efficiency. They average 1.18 points per transition possession—a sign of elite fast-break execution.

The numbers prove it: this isn’t a random hot streak—it’s a legitimate identity shift.

This win over the Knicks wasn’t a masterpiece—the Lakers still struggled offensively. But they won because of resilience, defensive grit, and unexpected contributions.

JJ Redick’s speech made one thing clear: the Lakers aren’t just about their stars anymore. This team has real depth, real fight, and a championship mindset.

If their role players keep stepping up like this? The rest of the NBA is in serious trouble.