Story byJJ Redick and Luka Doncic pictured during a game in January []Ben Collins - BBC Sport journalistWed, March 4, 2026 at 8:33 AM UTC·2 min readLos Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick says he and star player Luka Doncic have a "great relationship" despite a heated exchange between the pair that went viral. The Lakers were on a three-game losing streak going into Saturday's game at the Golden State Warriors but were leading comfortably when Doncic was replaced late in the first quarter. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Slovenian, 27, tried to avoid a fist bump from Redick as he walked to his seat on the bench, and the Lakers coach then followed Doncic down the sideline. The pair exchanged words as Doncic took his seat before Redick turned to walk back towards half court. As he did, Doncic got back to his feet and said more towards Redick while his team-mate Jarred Vanderbilt stood up, ostensibly to clap encouragement for the Lakers but also putting a barrier in front of Doncic, who sat back down moments later. Speaking before Tuesday's 110-101 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, Redick said: "I don't know why it went viral. It felt very normal to me. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement"I didn't think much of it at the time, to be honest with you. I don't think Luka did either."Doncic had claimed four points and three assists by that point, and returned on Saturday to finish with a game-high 26 points. The six-time All-Star scored another game-high 27 points as the Lakers won a third straight game on Tuesday to stay sixth in the Western Conference standings."He and I have a great relationship," Redick added.