JJ Redick Confirms Luka Doncic Is in Good Spirits, Hopes His Presence Can Lift Lakers

about 1 month ago

JJ Redick Confirms Luka Doncic Is in Good Spirits, Hopes His Presence Can Lift Lakers

According to Dave McMenamin, Redick talked to Doncic when he landed in Los Angeles after receiving treatment in Europe. Redick confirmed that Luka is in good spirits and even hopes he can help the Lakers during the Rockets series. He wants Doncic to help keep spirits up with his presence despite being unlikely to play in the first round.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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