JJ Redick’s tenure as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers kicked off with an unexpected twist, as the Timberwolves outpaced them with a stifling defense in a 17-point preseason loss. While stars like LeBron James,

JJ Redick knows his personal intensity will always turn him into his own harshest critic if he isn’t careful, so he vowed to give himself some grace in his self-evaluation as the Los Angeles Lakers ‘ new head coach.