The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a disappointing loss against the Chicago Bulls but quickly rebounded with a win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Head coach JJ Redick challenged LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves,

With the offense not consistently performing to expectations, Lakers coach J.J. Redick meet with his three stars to try to work out the kinks.

Behind their offensive trio of LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves — who combined for 85 points and 25 assists — the Lakers dominated the final six minutes of Saturday's game and with that took control of the No. 4 seed in the West with a 134-127 win.

Still, Redick and the Pacers All-Star point guard still maintain a strong relationship going back to Redick's days as the host of Old Man & the Three as Haliburton frequently came on as a guest. Usually his appearances were remote but he did appear in person last season and the chemistry between the two was clear.

The Lakers have been experiencing a slump, currently on a streak of unfortunate losses that have put a strain on team dynamics. The crux of the conflict lies in Redick's preference for a small-ball lineup,

JJ Redick on LeBron James calling him a “dickhead” on the @PatMcAfeeShow today: “I took it as a compliment.” To be clear, it was a compliment. James on Redick: “He breathes the game. And he breathes the game of basketball every single day … He's a dickhead, and I love it.”

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Tyrese Haliburton, an emerging star for the Indiana Pacers, and J.J. Redick, a former NBA sharpshooter now coaching the Los Angeles Lakers, provide a compelling example of how personal connections can thrive amid career changes.

LeBron James is never one to mince words, especially when talking about someone he respects, and that was exactly the case when he gave a hilariously raw compliment to his head coach, J.J.