JJ Redick Claps Back at Charles Barkley’s ‘Dead Man Walking’ Jab
JJ Redick responds to Charles Barkley’s criticism with a casual indifference, emphasizing he doesn’t care about the remarks.
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Los Angeles: So, JJ Redick, the Lakers coach, had a little back-and-forth with Charles Barkley recently. After Barkley called him a “dead man walking,” Redick didn’t seem too bothered. He even joked about his heart rate while watching the clip of Barkley’s comments.
Redick said he didn’t even finish watching Barkley’s rant. He mentioned that his heart rate was just fine while he was at it. He’s got other things on his mind, and honestly, he just doesn’t care about the criticism.
Barkley’s comments came after a game where the Lakers attempted a whopping 96 three-pointers. He was pretty vocal about his thoughts on the Lakers’ performance and Redick’s coaching. He even threw in a reminder that the Lakers had fired previous coaches, implying Redick might be next.
It seems Barkley was reacting to some earlier comments Redick made about the NBA’s declining ratings. Redick pointed out that the league hasn’t done a great job of promoting itself and that it should be celebrated more. He believes the talent in the league is better than ever, and it’s time to focus on the positives.
Redick didn’t call out any specific media folks in his original statement, but he did mention that some of his assistants showed him Barkley’s clip. It’s clear he’s not letting the criticism get to him, and he’s focused on what’s ahead for the Lakers.