The first-year coach was asked, in jest, if his 2022 State Farm commercial cameo was a depiction of what he has been like in the days since the lopsided loss in the series opener.

Ahead of a critical game at the Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick explained the mentality for his team to avoid another blowout loss. Redick stressed the importance of emotional stability and not overreacting to what happens in a single game.

JJ Redick says he enjoys coaching more than he enjoyed playing in his 15-year NBA career. His passion for his new profession has shone through while he keeps the Los Angeles Lakers on target during a tumultuous season.