JJ Redick Says Watching LeBron James Makes Him a Loser

JJ Redick admitted that watching LeBron James makes him feel like "a loser" as he explained the "four-burner theory" of juggling work, health, family and friends. LeBron pushed back, saying "If he's a loser, we're all in deep s--t," after a 30-point night (13-of-14) in a 124-116 win. The Lakers are on a seven-game streak and 10 of 11, and while LeBron shows signs of decline, he still lifts the team at key moments. For Redick, postseason success is the real test to quiet questions about his tenure. Merlin sees a team aging but aligning at the right moment. LeBron can still bend single games to his will, and a hot Lakers group can cover regular season flaws. If playoff matchups fall kindly, Redick’s stock rises; if they do not, his candid honesty will not save him.