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Redick Downplays Vanderbilt Confrontation

Lakers coach JJ Redick brushed off a tense on‑court clash with forward Jarred Vanderbilt, saying it was no big deal. Former Sixth Man Eddie Johnson echoed the sentiment, noting such disputes are routine.

After a brief, 5‑minute stint in Tuesday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Jarred Vanderbilt left the arena in a hurry, sparking a visible confrontation with coach JJ Redick. Redick dismissed the incident as a normal coach‑player disagreement, while former Sixth Man of the Year Eddie Johnson agreed, stressing that such exchanges are part of team dynamics.