Longtime NBA coach George Karl sends a message to Los Angeles Lakers HC JJ Redick after losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves

JJ Redick, by and large, has had a successful first season as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. On Sunday, however, he made his first major decision that drew significant criticism. With the Lakers trailing the Minnesota Timberwolves 2-1 in their first-round series and most of his roster struggling,

JJ Redick responded fiercely after he was asked if he planned to rely on his assistant coaches when making fourth-quarter substitutions.