Did JJ Redick tease a significant role for Bronny James?
The way Lakers coach JJ Redick talked about Bronny James on Wednesday, it sounds as if James may play significant minutes in the NBA playoffs.
As long as Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are unable to play due to injury, the Los Angeles Lakers will need increased contributions from players up and down their roster. That could include a couple of men who normally only play during garbage time. Over the weekend, the Lakers converted guard Nick Smith Jr.
's two-way contract into a standard deal , which makes him eligible to play during the playoffs. In addition, Bronny James has turned in a couple of solid games ever since the injuries to Doncic and Reaves. On Wednesday, coach JJ Redick told reporters that James "has improved a lot" and went into specifics.
It almost makes it sound as if he will be counting on the guard to play some meaningful minutes during L. A. 's upcoming playoff series versus the Houston Rockets .
“We’re gonna have to have all hands on deck for the series,” Redick said. “He’s got to be ready. Nick [Smith Jr.