Lakers' JJ Redick Explains Why He's 'Really Glad' LeBron's Historic Point Streak Ended
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick seems relieved to no longer have to talk about LeBron James' 18-year double-digit scoring streak now that it's over.
James was held to fewer than 10 points for the first time since 2007 in a Thursday night win over the Toronto Raptors.
When asked about the streak ahead of Friday's matchup with the Boston Celtics, Redick answered (h/t ESPN's Dave McMenamin): "In some ways... I'm really glad this streak is over, so now we can stop talking about it."
Redick was then asked if his answer could be understood as a signal he didn't want to discuss the topic.
"Yes," Redick said, nodding.
James had scored at least 10 points in 1,297 consecutive games heading into Thursday's matchup with the Raptors.
That streak ended when he shot 4-for-17 from the field and 0-for-5 from deep in the Lakers' 123-120 win.
He had the chance to keep the streak alive with a buzzer-beater late in Thursday's game, but passed the ball to Rui Hachimura to hit the game-winning shot instead.
Redick already answered multiple questions on the topic after the Lakers' Thursday night win in Toronto, including whether James was "acutely aware" of the streak being broken.
"He was acutely aware of everything. He's LeBron, he knows everything," Redick told reporters Thursday night.
James meanwhile told The Athletic's Dan Woike after the game the streak ended in "the best way" because it helped the Lakers win the game.
Both James and Luka Dončić will be sidelined for Friday night's matchup with the Celtics. The Lakers are heading into the game with a 16-5 record, which puts the team second in the Western Conference to only the 21-1 Oklahoma City Thunder.
