Lakers head coach JJ Redick praised LeBron James’ remarkable performance against the Portland Trail Blazers, scoring 40 points in a comeback win. The Lakers snapped their two-game skid on the second night of a back-to-back.
Redick acknowledged that James’ longevity is impressive, considering he’s playing at 40 years old after 22 years in the league with numerous records and accolades. Redick also praised James’ mental approach to the game, stating he sets the standard for how players should approach their craft.
While some might argue that James still has much to prove, Redick believes it’s clear why LeBron continues to play at such a high level – for the love of the game. Considering the team arrived in Portland only 3 A.M. local time and had to travel long hours, James’ performance was incredible. As Redick noted, players typically don’t maintain this level of excellence in their late 20s or early 30s.
Redick’s words emphasize that LeBron is not someone to be taken for granted. His remarkable longevity and continued dominance will make nights like Thursday a rare sight, especially as his playing career comes to an end.
Source: https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/2025/2/20/24369763/jj-redick-lebron-james-lakers-blazers-postgame-presser-comments