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JJ Redick Feels He Put Bronny James In A Tough Position By Having Him Guard Tyrese Maxey

JJ Redick didn't get the result he wanted by giving Bronny James competitive minutes in the Lakers' 104-118 loss to the 76ers.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Jan 29, 2025
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Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick is trying to push the envelope as much as he can with the current roster at his disposal. In the team’s 104-118 loss to the undermanned Philadelphia 76ers, he decided to throw a hail mary and check Bronny James in the first quarter to try and be Tyrese Maxey‘s on-ball defender.

Unfortunately, Bronny’s minutes were very poor as he was getting torched by Maxey while being a net negative on offense. Redick justified the decision to play Bronny by citing the need for his energy but admitted he put the 20-year-old in a tough spot.

“Just felt like on a back-to-back, just him giving us energy was the goal. I put him in a tough spot, flying out yesterday, nationally televised game, in Philly, all that stuff. He didn’t play well. He’s been playing great in the G (League), so I have confidence in him. But obviously, he didn’t provide that at a high level.”

James played 15 minutes in the game, notching 0 points (0-5 FG) with three rebounds and a block. He ended the game as a -8, although this number was boosted by his presence during the Lakers’ garbage time fourth quarter where they cut a 23-point lead to a 14-point lead.

Bronny was looking like a fish out of water when asked to guard former NBA All-Star Maxey, with the second-round pick out of his depth against a guard like Maxey. 

This clip where Bronny tried to stay in front of Maxey but simply couldn’t match his explosiveness was a clear indicator of how far he’s from being able to defend elite guards in the NBA.

Bronny James is doing everything he can, you just gotta shake Tyrese Maxey’s hand after that pic.twitter.com/ZMedSFbG3Y

— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod 🇸🇴 (@big_business_) January 29, 2025

More plays like this where Maxey attacked Bronny and got easy buckets further highlight the difficult situation Bronny was thrust into. He has to be able to handle such matchups if he wants to have an NBA future, but just halfway through his rookie season might be challenging as a raw second-round pick.

What Tyrese Maxey is doing to Bronny should be ILLEGAL 😭😭😭pic.twitter.com/9RDzRMlxoo

— Hater Report (@HaterReport_) January 29, 2025

Bronny spoke about his minutes with the media after the game, repeatedly emphasizing his role in bringing ‘energy’ to the squad.

“I feel like I’m a whole lot more prepared now. Just coming out and staying ready after the G League stint and this season, down the road a little bit more, but I’ll just stay ready… (Maxey) He’s a fast guard with amazing touch and can shoot it. I was just trying to stand my ground and play as hard as I can and bring as much energy as I can.

Redick though giving Bronny some real minutes on a back-to-back might be worth it for his overall development as a player. But it wasn’t a good call from a tactical standpoint, as someone like Cam Reddish would’ve been a much better option in that situation. 

If the goal was to defend aggressively and try to limit Maxey, Reddish would’ve been a better option as a long and athletic swingman with the capability to keep up with smaller explosive guards. His offense lets him down but Bronny isn’t a better offensive player either, so this was a developmental decision rather than a winning one.

Maxey ended the night with 43 points (15-26 FG), operating as the lead architect in the Lakers’ downfall tonight.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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