Despite the Los Angeles Lakers’ early playoff exit, head coach JJ Redick had high remarks for Rui Hachimura’s improvement throughout the past year. The Lakers saw their season end on Wednesday night,

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick held his end-of-the-season press conference with local reporters on Thursday after his team lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs in five games.

The Los Angeles Lakers effectively have their backs against the wall. Despite having homecourt advantage in their ongoing playoff matchup against the Minnesota