After seeing his players stumble in the fourth quarter throughout a 4-1 first-round series loss to the Timberwolves, Redick says improved conditioning is a must.

The Los Angeles Lakers were surprisingly dumped out of the 2025 NBA Playoffs in five games in the first round by the Minnesota Timberwolves. In the aftermath, head coach JJ Redick stated that Lakers players needed to get into "championship shape" in the offseason, and Robert Horry called him out for that on Nightcap.

The Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated early from the postseason, and the fallout came quickly. Head coach JJ Redick spoke after the loss and made comments that stirred controversy. His words did not sit well with everyone.