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Haters can save their breath with regards to JJ Redick … ‘set off his former teammate, Matt Barnes, tells TMZ Sports activities actions the Lakers coach merely “doesn’t give a s***” about any exterior noise.
Barnes carried out with Redick on the L.A. Clippers from 2013 to 2015 … and if there’s one takeaway he purchased from their time collectively, it’s that the dude stays centered on what points — and positively is conscious of his stuff.
Now that Redick has landed his first head instructing gig (with the Purple and Gold, no a lot much less), all eyes are on him … and naturally, that locations his effectivity under the microscope.
Nevertheless Barnes says none of that points to Redick … ‘set off lastly, he’s a seasoned vet with regards to blocking out the negativity.
“He doesn’t give a s*** about criticism,” Barnes acknowledged. “He carried out throughout the NBA prolonged adequate and been a star for prolonged adequate to let it go in a single ear and out the other.”
Barnes continued to defend the 40-year-old coach … saying Redick is doing an important job of giving the Lakers an identification and empowering the players.
He moreover believes Redick will put throughout the work … and no matter it being early throughout the season, he expects the Lakers to have an unlimited yr.
“This workers has a possibility to do explicit points,” Barnes acknowledged, “He’s achieved an vital job so far. I’m wanting forward to the rest of the season.”
