Forget Luka Doncic, JJ Redick has been dazzled by another LA Lakers player’s summer body transformation

JJ Redick on Austin Reaves

Speaking as part of his various media day duties, JJ Redick made sure to point out that Austin Reaves has had a body transformation of his own.

Last week Redick said Reaves was the best player in the gym in pre-training camp workouts.

Now he has offered a little more color to his comments, praising the way Reaves has got himself into the best possible shape.

Quoted via Mike Trudell, Redick said: “His body is really good right now. He’s really strong.

“His burst, his athleticism, it’s evident that he’s spent a lot of time working on his body this summer.”

Redick issued postseason warning

Speaking in the Lakers’ season exit interviews, JJ Redick issued a blunt warning to the LA Lakers players, following their 4-1 series defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Redick told the Lakers players they must return in ‘championship shape’ if they wanted to seriously contend next season.

Many took this as a gentle jab to Luka Doncic, but it was a warning to the whole Lakers roster.

Austin Reaves had extra reason to take it personally, he is now entering a contract year, where big performances are more important than ever.

It was revealed after the playoffs that Reaves was suffering with a big toe sprain. Now entering 2025/26, he is at full health and ready to go.