Following the team’s 140-109 win against the Houston Rockets in their final home game of the regular season, JJ Redick likened LeBron James’ role in the Lakers’ defense to a quarterback. “Quarterback is an offensive position, but he’s the quarterback of our defense,” Redick said. “And a lot of that is his voice, his IQ.”

LeBron James has found himself on the injury report ahead of this key matchup. He was listed as probable due to a groin injury. Per Underdog NBA, James will play in this game, after all. James has been managing that groin injury over the last few days. He is trying to make sure that he is good to go once the postseason arrives.

Lakers head coach JJ Redick reflected on Bronny James' rookie season and what the 20-year-old has had to deal with off the court.