Redick said afterward that his starting lineup would be fluid. But LeBron James, who had a triple-double, said the move helped the Lakers' bench and complimented Russell for making such a sacrifice and having a good attitude about it (h/t Lakers Nation).

Shortly before the Los Angeles Lakers game against the Philadelphia 76ers tipped off on Friday, head coach JJ Redick made the decision to take guard D'Angelo Russell out of the starting lineup. With the move,