Lakers fans react as JJ Redick drains 3s and jokes about taking late game FTs - “Should take all of Vincent minutes”

The Los Angeles Lakers are in dire need of improved shooting. They rank 27th in 3-point attempts per game (33.4) and 20th in 3-point accuracy (34.7%). Additionally, their free-throw percentage sits at 77.8%, placing them 15th in the league.

That's why it didn't take long before a clip of JJ Redick knocking down corner 3s went viral. He jokingly claimed he could help the team with their late-game free-throw shooting, and several Lakers fans agreed.

"Nahh coach still got it, he should take all of (Gabe) Vincent minutes," one fan tweeted.

"I mean he only been out for a few years..might as well (suit up), need all we can get," another one chimed in.

"I’ve seen enough give him mins," a fan added.

Some fans dubbed him as the team's "best shooter."

"Best shooter on our team is the f**** head coach," a fan said, adding a broken heart emoji.

"JJ for a couple of seconds rounders who says no?" a fan said.

"First time A coach is the best shooter on the team right?" another one asked.

Only Rui Hachimura is shooting over 40.0% from three (44.3%). Only five players average over one three-pointer made per game, so they could certainly use the help.

Lakers' JJ Redick hints at managing LeBron James' minutes

Of course, that's not the only issue with the Lakers (14-12) right now. They also need to keep LeBron James fresh for when it matters the most. He just took some days off to rest and looked as sharp as ever when he returned vs. the Memphis Grizzlies.

"Within an NBA season, for guys that play heavy minutes, there are times when you need a break. It’s just a reality," Redick told the media on Wednesday.

He later specifically talked about dialing James' workload back, hinting at potentially giving him some games off during back-to-back sets:

"Later in my career, specifically with like Philly, they would come to me and say, 'Hey, you’re running hot. Let’s look ahead at the schedule. There’s a back-to-back here. Do you think one of these games would make sense for you to rest?' I think we’re trying to do that," he added.

James isn't getting any younger. While his averages are still impressive at 22.8 points, 8.0 rebounds and 9.1 assists per game, the team will need to figure out a way to win without him if they want him to be available when it matters the most.