JJ Redick Addresses Lakers’ Shooting Woes as LeBron Predicts Turnaround

The Los Angeles Lakers may be sitting near the top of the Western Conference standings, but their shooting efficiency remains a major concern. After a hard-fought win over the Utah Jazz, head coach JJ Redick openly acknowledged the issue, signaling that solving the problem is a priority moving forward.

Lakers among the worst shooting teams in the league

Through 16 games, the Lakers hold a strong 12-4 record, yet the team’s 50.6% shooting from the field and 33.3% from three-point range place them near the bottom of the NBA in both categories. The issue was evident once again in the victory over Utah, where the team shot below its season averages.

Redick didn’t shy away from the reality in his postgame remarks:

“I told our guys after the game: we are literally one of the worst shooting teams in the NBA right now. I don’t think that’s who we are. We need to make shots, and we need to shoot with confidence.”

While three-point shooting remains inconsistent, the Lakers have compensated from the free-throw line, averaging 79% on the season. Against Utah, the team shot 81.5%, helping secure a close win.

LeBron James remains confident about the future

LeBron James, who recently made his season debut, is not worried about the current shooting slump. Although his personal percentages are also below his career norms, he expressed full confidence that the roster’s talent will prevail.

“I’m not worried… We have too many good shooters. This phase won’t last,” LeBron said after the win over the Jazz.

LeBron’s calm approach aligns with the broader belief inside the locker room: the Lakers’ shot-making should improve naturally as chemistry builds and players return to full rhythm.

A good team still looking for its offensive identity

Despite the shooting concerns, the Lakers remain one of the conference’s best teams thanks to:

• Defensive consistency
• Impactful performances from Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves
• Strong free-throw efficiency
• Late-game execution

However, to compete with the top contenders on a nightly basis, Los Angeles will need its perimeter shooting to stabilize.

With Redick acknowledging the problem publicly and LeBron projecting confidence, the Lakers appear focused—but not panicked—as they strive to transform early-season struggles into long-term improvement.