JJ Redick admits Lakers are in trouble without LeBron James

The Los Angeles Lakers couldn't get the job done in their first game of the season. With Luka Doncic at the helm and LeBron James in street clothes, JJ Redick's team fell by a score of 119-109 to the Golden State Warriors in a game it trailed by as many as 17 points.

Deandre Ayton's debut raised big concerns, as he failed to establish his presence on either side of the glass. Unfortunately for Lakers fans, things may not get better anytime soon. At least that's what their coach may think, as he essentially admitted that they will struggle against the zone without LeBron James.

JJ Redick admits Lakers miss LeBron James

"It's hard to forget about LeBron. The reality is when you're focused on the group that you have, you gotta make that group work," Redick said. "I'll be honest with you, I did have one moment in that first half when we had a few possessions we couldn't score against the zone it'd be great to have LeBron just to throw it to in the high post."