Just level of compete, attention to detail, some of the things we’ve have talked with him about for a couple of weeks,” Redick said postgame when asked why he benched Russell. “And at times, he’s been really good with that stuff and other times,

After the game during his media availability, Redick was not shy about why he made the decision. According to the first-year head coach, he did not see a level to “compete” and an “attention to detail” from Russell when he was on the court against Memphis.

D'Angelo Russell is off to a rough start for the Los Angeles Lakers this season. In eight games, he's averaging 12.0 points a game and shooting just 37.5% from the field and 29.2% from 3-point range as the team has started 4-4.