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New Lakers Coach JJ Redick Says Bronny James ‘Earned’ Spot on the Team
Brand new Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick shut down the nepo baby talk surrounding Bronny James, saying he ‘earned’ his spot on the squad
JJ Redick.Mitchell Leff/Getty ImagesAfter Bronny James ’ selection in the second round of the NBA Draft raised questions about nepotism, his new head coach pushed back against the critics. “Bronny has earned this,” Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick said at a team press conference Tuesday, July 2. “We view Bronny as case study one,” he continued, “because his base level of feel, athleticism, point-of-attack defender, shooting, passing, there’s a lot to like about his game.
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