JJ Redick uses 1 word to describe Luka Doncic after a crazy shot
There are many words to describe Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic. But for the coach JJ Redickone adjective seems to stand out, and he once heard it from an old mentor.
The Lakers won easily for the second straight night after defeating the Sacramento Kings, 128-104, at Cripto.com Arena on Sunday. They also defeated the Golden State Warriors, 129-101, at the Chase Center on Saturday.
Dončić was exceptional in both games. Against the Kings, he had a career-high 28 points on 10-of-16 shooting, five rebounds and nine assists. He also made a crazy shot in the third quarter despite slipping on the floor.
When asked about it, coach JJ Redick had perfect word to describe Dončić: Bold.
“Coach K always used the word ‘guts,'” referring to his former coach at Duke, Mike Krzyzewski, in a video posted by Cal’s Khobi Price.
“There is a boldness to Luka’s game. One of the many reasons that make him such a special player.”
JJ Redick on this clip of Luka Doncic: “Coach K always used the word bold; there’s a boldness to Luka’s game. One of the many reasons that makes him such a special player.” https://t.co/mgJ6iaREa3 pic.twitter.com/F21IikmkFe
— Khobi Price (@khobi_price) March 2, 2026
Since entering the NBA as a teenage phenomenon from Slovenia, Dončić delighted the fans with his derring-doincluding shooting well outside the three-point range and making near-impossible passes.
He mastered the corners of the pitch, using his high IQ and pace to beat defenders despite his lack of speed and athleticism.
Doncic’s highlight reel is full of hits as he made it, and he would love to add to that his wild bucket against the Kings.
Redick has known Doncic since they were teammates on the Dallas Mavericks, and while the second-year coach isn’t afraid to rein in his players, he wouldn’t dare ask his prized star to change his style.
2026-03-02 06:14:00
