When the Los Angeles Lakers made the decision to hire former NBA guard JJ Redick to take over as their head coach this summer, the move was met with all sorts of criticism. The main argument against the decision was that Redick had no coaching experience and was taking over a team that still had title hopes.

With Rui Hachimura unable to play, Max Christie stepped into the void and did well, and head coach JJ Redick made it clear how pleased he was.

Lakers head coach JJ Redick took a moment to give shoutout to a young player that played in key role against the Spurs

SINCE LEBRON JAMES arrived in Los Angeles in the summer of 2018, he has been in charge of metaphorically tipping off the Lakers' season. James' voluntary, team-bonding minicamps -- in Las Vegas for several years before shifting to San Diego -- have given players a chance to break a sweat during the day and break bread at night before training camp officially opens.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick called Dalton Knecht the catalyst in the team's win against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Rookie coach JJ Redick gives credit to fellow rookie Dalton Knecht after the Lakers secured a comeback win over the Grizzlies.

JJ Redick proved once again why he was the right choice for Lakers head coach with a bold-yet-brilliant play-call in the final seconds of their game against the Grizzlies.