After Enduring Fires, a Palisades Basketball Team Received an Unlikely Visit

LOS ANGELES — JJ Redick knew exactly what he was doing. The Los Angeles Lakers coach stepped into a subtle moment and broke the awkward silence with the matter-of-fact delivery of a question. One designed to rile up the guys. Add some juice to the moment.

“Who’s the best player on the team?” Redick asked.

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Hands flew up. Five players nominated themselves with raised arms. Another did so with a confident smirk. Redick grinned at the chaos he provoked as several Palisades Charter High School boys basketball team members claimed the crown.

“Are we serious?” sophomore point guard Jack Levey asked, his right hand raised above his head.

“Look at the stats,” senior

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