Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic decided to prepare a surprise for his head coach JJ Redick.
Doncic and Redic are going through their second season together. The latter is his second year as a head coach in the NBA, while Doncic is in his second year with the franchise after being acquired by the Lakers from the Dallas Mavericks last February.
The pair have gotten along well as Doncic has settled into life in Los Angeles. They've been creating comedic moments on and off the court, and after one of the Lakers' games, Doncic decided to give Redick a surprise gift.
Doncic wore a jacket last week, which caught Redick's attention on the sidelines. The coach took an interest in the jacket, ordered the star guard and gave him the jacket shortly after the game. It's safe to say that Redick appreciated the kind gesture from his star player.
"I know you want to be like me," Doncic told Redick in the video.
"I know you want to be like me."
Luka Doncic surprises JJ Redick with the same jacket he wore last week
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- ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 21 February 2026
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It's a great moment for Luka Doncic and JJ Redick to share with each other. It is important for the head coach and superstar player to get along well to lead the Lakers to major success.
Doncic is playing at an MVP level for the eighth full season of his career. He averaged 32.8 points, 8.6 assists, 7.8 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game. He is shooting 47.3% from the field, including 34.5% from beyond the arc, and 78.1% from the free-throw line.
Los Angeles has a 33–21 record on the season, finishing fifth in the Eastern Conference standings. They are above the Minnesota Timberwolves and Phoenix Suns, while trailing the Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets.
Following their matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers, the Lakers will prepare for their next contest. They will be at home when they host the Boston Celtics on February 22nd at 6:30 PM ET.
