In the group shooting against his players (except LeBron James) after the defeat in Memphis, JJ Redick had particularly punished D'Angelo Russelldeprived of minutes in the second half following a more than average performance.
To confirm his frustration, the Lakers coach decided to put his leader on the bench during the reception of the Sixers, to prefer Cam Reddish. How is the main interested party experiencing this relegation?
“I just want to win. So no matter what it takes, no matter the changes, no matter what the coach needs, I try to win,” he answershe who is still demoted… like last season with Darvin Ham, with whom the relationship was complex. “I put all that behind me this summer, as soon as the coach changed. I am committed to doing what is necessary. This is what we see now. »
A decision not set in stone
More important than words undoubtedly, the player reacted well on the floor to this change of status, scoring 18 points at 7/12 shooting in the victory against Philadelphia. Which delighted his trainer.
“He is asked to do things and he has accepted this role. He talks to me constantly”says JJ Redick. “He has a strong desire to win and be coached. Our communication, since June 20 until today, has been nothing less than open, honest and transparent. And I suspect it will continue. »
And will this choice to put D’Angelo Russell on the bench also continue? “I think the balance of the group and the roles made it feel like it was the right thing to do at this time. But I would point out that it is very fluctuating”announces the Californian coach.
The former Brooklynite has therefore not definitively lost his starting place. “My approach has always been to be professional from day one. I'm committed, whether I play or not, whether I come off the bench or otherwise. I have no ego. I just want to win”insists the Los Angeles player.
| D'Angelo Russell | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2015-16 | LAL | 80 | 28 | 41.0 | 35.1 | 73.7 | 0.6 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 2.5 | 0.2 | 13.2 |
| 2016-17 | LAL | 63 | 29 | 40.5 | 35.2 | 78.2 | 0.5 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 4.8 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 2.8 | 0.3 | 15.6 |
| 2017-18 | BRK | 48 | 26 | 41.4 | 32.4 | 74.0 | 0.6 | 3.3 | 3.9 | 5.2 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 3.1 | 0.4 | 15.5 |
| 2018-19 | BRK | 81 | 30 | 43.4 | 36.9 | 78.0 | 0.7 | 3.2 | 3.9 | 7.0 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 3.1 | 0.2 | 21.1 |
| 2019-20 * | All Teams | 45 | 32 | 42.6 | 36.7 | 80.9 | 0.4 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 6.3 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 3.3 | 0.3 | 23.1 |
| 2019-20 * | GOS | 33 | 32 | 43.0 | 37.4 | 78.5 | 0.4 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 6.2 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 3.1 | 0.3 | 23.6 |
| 2019-20 * | MIN | 12 | 33 | 41.2 | 34.5 | 87.3 | 0.2 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 6.6 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 3.8 | 0.3 | 21.7 |
| 2020-21 | MIN | 42 | 29 | 43.1 | 38.7 | 76.5 | 0.4 | 2.3 | 2.6 | 5.8 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 2.7 | 0.4 | 19.0 |
| 2021-22 | MIN | 65 | 32 | 41.1 | 34.0 | 82.5 | 0.4 | 2.9 | 3.3 | 7.1 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 0.3 | 18.1 |
| 2022-23 * | All Teams | 71 | 33 | 46.9 | 39.6 | 82.9 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 6.2 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 2.6 | 0.4 | 17.8 |
| 2022-23 * | MIN | 54 | 33 | 46.5 | 39.1 | 85.6 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 6.2 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 2.7 | 0.4 | 17.9 |
| 2022-23 * | LAL | 17 | 31 | 48.4 | 41.4 | 73.5 | 0.4 | 2.5 | 2.9 | 6.1 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 17.4 |
| 2023-24 | LAL | 76 | 33 | 45.6 | 41.5 | 82.8 | 0.4 | 2.7 | 3.1 | 6.3 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 18.0 |
| 2024-25 | LAL | 9 | 30 | 40.0 | 30.8 | 90.0 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 5.4 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 12.7 |
| Total | 580 | 30 | 42.9 | 36.9 | 79.4 | 0.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 5.8 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 17.7 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
