While that might be concerning for some teams in that position, JJ Redick's team isn't worried. "We play who we're going to play," Redick said. "It's out of our control." The Lakers have plenty of reason to have such a smug attitude going into the postseason.

At the start of the season, few could’ve confidently predicted this moment for the Los Angeles Lakers. Yet here they are—having clinched the No. 3 seed in the

Fans had good reason to doubt the decision as Redick had no previous experience except for calling the shots for his son's fourth-grade team. All of a sudden, Redick was given the keys to one of the most storied franchises in sports history.