Since Luka Doncic remained with the Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick shared his thoughts on the Slovenian star ahead of their matchup. In his first stint as head coach of a marquee franchise like the Los Angeles Lakers,

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick said he and the coaching staff would rely on Luka Doncic to prepare for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The major addition for the Lakers this season was, of course, Luka Dončić. He and LeBron James are expected to be must-watch players in the playoffs. Dončić played in 28 games for the Lakers this season, averaging 28.2 points per game. He also leads the team with a 79.1% free throw percentage.