Luka Dončić made sure the media saw him embarrass JJ Redick

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Feb 10, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) is greeted by head coach JJ Redick during a time out against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Lakers (14-4) just clinched their group in the NBA In-Season-Tournament and sit at the 2nd seed in the stacked Western Conference.

Things could not have gotten off to a better start this season for the Purple and Gold. 

Luka Dončić is playing MVP-caliber basketball, Austin Reaves is making his All-Star candidacy undeniable, and LeBron James just returned to the lineup. On top of that, JJ Redick has looked like one of the best coaches in the league. 

More: The numbers say JJ Redick is the Coach of the Year so far

One of the best parts of the season so far for Lakers fans has been to see the budding chemistry on this team. It obviously starts from the top down with Redick, but when you mix in a goofy personality from your superstar, it gets fun. 

During a Lakers practice, Luka Dončić took his chance to embarrass his head coach in front of the media. 

Luka Dončić smokes JJ Redick in shooting drill

During his time in the league, Dončić has become known for his practice and pregame antics. He’ll relish watching teammates and media alike marvel at his half-court and sometimes full-court shots.

The Lakers recently posted a battle during a shootaround in El Segundo. Luka made sure that the media was front and center to watch the clinic he was about to put on for his head coach. 

Dončić blew his former sharpshooting head coach out of the water in a half-court shooting competition by a score of 3-0. 

This team is having so much fun together during practice, and the result of that is showing in games. If you can make fun of the dredge of games throughout December and January, it will mentally help immensely once May and, hopefully, June roll around. 

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