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JJ Redick Downplays Disagreement With Jarred Vanderbilt

Lakers coach JJ Redick dismissed the heated confrontation with forward Jarred Vanderbilt as a normal part of coaching, saying it was not a significant problem.

After Vanderbilt played only five minutes in Tuesday’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, he left the arena immediately, sparking a confrontation with coach JJ Redick that was caught on camera. Redick, who has a history as a player, said the disagreement was routine and not a major issue. Former Sixth Man of the Year Eddie Johnson agreed, noting that coach‑player clashes are normal and part of maintaining team balance.