Redick has challenged the Lakers ever since he took the job as head coach. There's been a level of accountability, transparency, and consistency throughout this season. So far, that method has paid off. They sit at the No. 6 seed right now with a 21-17 record. Los Angeles has had some bumps in the road, as all teams do.

For the last few seasons, the Lakers have said that in order for them to be at their best, they have to work through Davis. It was true when they won the championship in 2020 and was proven even more when injuries plagued Davis for three seasons and the team faltered greatly because of it.