J.J. Redick, the coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, has acknowledged that his injury-plagued team has become a desirable playoff opponent. This sentiment arises even as prominent players like Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are sidelined. The question remains: can LeBron James single-handedly guide L.A. through a perilous first-round playoff encounter?

English Translation:

Why Lakers Coach JJ Redick Admits ‘Everybody Wants to Play Us,’ and He’s Not Wrong

J.J. Redick, the Lakers’ coach, concedes that the injury-stricken Lakers are a prime playoff target, with players like Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves still out. Can LeBron James carry L.A. through a dangerous first-round matchup?