JJ Redick couldn't deny the LA Lakers' poor defense against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. The Lakers have a chance to advance to the Emirates NBA Cup semifinals. However, the Spurs exposed their defensive lapses, handing LA a 132-119 loss. The media asked the Lakers how they would address the issue at their team practice on Friday. Given that they have Jarred Vanderbilt on the roster, the defensive forward was brought up. However, Redick said that he has faith in the nine players he has consistently played throughout the 2025-26 season. “We’re looking at it, but again, I have a belief in the nine guys we’ve been playing, I have a belief in the rotation,” Redick said.A reporter asked the head coach if Vanderbilt will get a chance to be part of the rotation if the Lakers' defense doesn't improve. Redick said this:“If this continues, he’ll definitely get his opportunities.”Unfortunately for JJ Redick, his response wasn't accepted by the fans. As fans looked for answers to the Lakers' defensive shortcomings, they attacked the coach on X (previously Twitter)."Bench LeBron!" a fan said. Rogelio Cervantes @Reggie_50LINK@mcten Bench LeBron!"TRADE GABE VINCENT," another fan suggested. "If Rui starts on Sunday I’ll be taking my talents to pistons FC✌🏾" one fan commented. More fans called Redick out for his coaching."I never met a more stubborn coach then this dude," someone commented.Lakers_King23 @Lakers_king23LINK@mcten I never met a more stubborn coach then this dude"You can’t start Bron AR Luka and Rui and expect the defense to be good," a comment read."I’m truly starting to dislike this mf more than Darvin Ham man, what a waste of a coach. Either make Rui or Reaves come off bench and take Gabe completely out the rotation and cut Laravia minutes. Adou, Nick smith, and Vando needs to play @jj_redick," a fan demanded. JJ Redick noticed a pattern in their recent losses against the Spurs and SunsJJ Redick has made the LA Lakers into one of the toughest teams to guard in the pick-and-roll. With Luka Doncic's elite ball-handling skills and passing vision, teams often get lost on defense. However, Redick noted that the San Antonio Spurs and the Phoenix Suns used the pick-and-roll to their advantage. According to NBA reporter Mike Trudell, the coach noticed how the Spurs and Suns don't blitz Doncic. Rather, they allow one defender to stay committed in front of the Slovenian star. The big man, on the other hand, usually stays with the opposing big or inside the paint. This forces Doncic, or whoever's handling the ball, to force a contested long two-pointer. Countering this action has been a tough action to stop for JJ Redick and the Lakers. Aside from the defensive errors, they haven't found a way to counter teams that avoid blitzing the pick-and-roll.