Redick: Doncic doing silly things is a way to enjoy the game. I allow him to take shots out of the box.

In the NBA preseason, the Lakers lost to the Suns 104-113. After the game, Lakers head coach Redick accepted an interview.

Reporter: "You mentioned Luka's mental state before the game - that wonderful combination of fun in the game and winning rage. Did you see him like this tonight? Did he show the look you were familiar with before?"

Redick: "He's a freak.​ ​Like jumping across the court and stuff like that, I think that's really good. It's not that he just does 'silly things,' but it's important to him that basketball has to be fun while I was playing with him - he's enjoying the game. It's one of the reasons why he's so good. "

"Every time he steps on the court, he is exploring how to enjoy the game, which is a process in itself. We can be tolerant of some things, but at the same time, there is no room for compromise on principled issues such as responsibility. Because of this, coaching him is particularly easy. He would allow me to be very strict with him in terms of discipline, while also retaining his own freedom, such as taking shots that didn't follow the routine (one-legged jump). "

In this game, Doncic scored 25 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists in 22 minutes, shooting 7 of 15 shots, 4 of 8 three-pointers, and 7 of 9 free throws.