The Los Angeles Lakers faced a challenge they haven’t had to deal with on Thursday night against the New York Knicks. JJ Redick’s team trailed for the majority of the second half, but fought back and forced overtime,

With LeBron James still defying age and Luka Doncic fitting into the Purple and Gold, the Lakers have emerged as one of the top teams in the Western Conference. Their success hasn’t gone unnoticed, and one ESPN legend has made his opinion of Redick’s coaching crystal clear.