JJ Redick admits Phoenix Suns ‘ahead of’ LA Lakers after brutal preseason loss

JJ Redick attributes LA Lakers loss to lack of preparation compared to Phoenix Suns

JJ Redick spoke to the media after the LA Lakers’ preseason loss to the Phoenix Suns. While Redick didn’t demand a perfect game, he was disappointed in how they played.

However, the second-year Lakers coach explained that the Phoenix Suns had way more time with their roster to prepare and train, and the Lakers needed time together to get back to full form again.

“I’m not expecting perfection in a preseason game. There’s room for growth in those areas. The reality, and this is not an excuse.

“This is quite literally reality, (the Suns) had 19 guys in the gym all of September, they did their installs similar to how we did last year.

“They’ve had seven practices. They’re ahead of us from that perspective. They have more stuff in. I felt that more on the defensive end.

“They clearly have a lot of their concepts, schemes, and all that stuff really tight. We just haven’t had enough time. We will get there. I’m very confident.”

LA Lakers must address shooting woes ahead of new NBA season

While JJ Redick was right to point out the Lakers’ struggles on the defensive end, it was their performance on the offensive end that cost them the game.

The Lakers shot an abysmal 31.1% from the field and an even worse 17.1% from beyond the arc. It was a really poor shooting night for the Lakers.

Outside of Austin Reaves, the Lakers’ players just looked sloppy on the offensive end, rarely finishing the easiest of chances.

Some might chalk up their performance to rustiness, which is why these preseason games are important. But the Lakers need to address this shooting before it becomes a problem during the regular season.