“Really enjoyed it” - JJ Redick issues heartwarming response to Luka Doncic’s adorable Christmas surprise

Luka Doncic has surprised everyone on the team, who are excited with his Christmas gift. The Los Angeles Lakers star recently gifted 100+ E-bikes to the entire team, including the staff. The clips of the players trying out the high-end E-bikes went viral immediately. Amidst all these, their coach JJ Redick has a special message for the Slovenian athlete, addressing his adorable gesture.

Luka has been trying out all the ways to build a strong bond with the team. And it is rightfully working out for the athlete. Few weeks ago, he even gifted a pair of his signature shoes to each one of his teammates during a practice season. Now, with this latest gesture, the athlete has taken up the role of Santa Claus for the rest of the team.

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick praises Luka Doncic’s heartfelt gesture towards teammates and staff

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick seems to be excited about the new gift from Luka Doncic. In an interview, it was confirmed with the coach if the news about Luka’s gift was true. The coach immediately affirmed the information and added his reaction to it. Redick stated, “Yes, he got everybody…I think it’s 103 total gifts. It’s a very, very high-end E-bike. So I would be excited to drive that down the beach. Looking forward to it. Very nice gesture from him [Luka]. The guys really enjoyed it.”


It is quite evident from the posts that are doing rounds across social media. Deandre Ayton, LeBron James, Jake Laravia and others, each one of them embraced the gesture with open arms and smiles. Players like Rui Hachimura and Ayton came out of the stadium and immediately picked up their respective bikes and went for a ride. Their excitement was quite visible on their faces. The heartwarming gesture had everyone across the internet talking.

JJ Redick praises Luka Doncic’s generosity

In the same interview, the coach was further asked about his opinion on Luka Doncic’s generous behavior. JJ Redick responded instantly, praising the Slovenian athlete not just for his recent gesture but for a series of them over the years. Redick stated, “Yeah, we saw that last year with the way he responded basically a month after to give it back. It’s just two years. He is cognizant of the platform and sort of place that he has in each community he has been in. LA has been no different. This team has been no different.” The coach appreciated the kind of team-building practices carried out by the athlete over the last few months.

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