Typically, when the Los Angeles Lakers face off against the Los Angeles Clippers, you’d expect a thrilling atmosphere for the roughly 30,000 fans in the stands. But, surprisingly, the real excitement sparked in head coach JJ Redick’s office before the game even started.
Let’s rewind a bit—just a week ago, I mentioned a viral moment where Redick playfully poked fun at star player Luka Doncic about his stylish sideline outfit, which, honestly, looked right out of Milan. “What’s that jacket all about?” Redick asked, half amused, half critiquing. Luka responded calmly, “It’s a jacket. Clearly, you’re not well-versed in fashion.”
This led Redick to assert that Doncic’s jacket was a blouson, to which Luka firmly replied, “It’s just a jacket.” Debate: underway.
Fast forward to Friday. Doncic had the last laugh. He gifted Redick the exact same jacket and the back-and-forth continued. Redick again questioned, “Is that the gray one?” A whole new round of their Great Jacket Debate ensued. As before, Redick insisted it was a blouson. Luka shot back, “It’s just a jacket.”
To settle the situation, we decided to go straight to the source. The verdict? According to the Dior website, it is indeed a blouson jacket.
This one is made from 100% lambskin and retails for nearly $5,000. So, looks like Redick was right after all. Interestingly, the jacket’s fitted waist and relaxed fit actually hark back to mid-century military styles. Funny how these things pan out—especially when it’s Duke graduates arguing over style.
The Lakers shared the clip online, but even more significant, it seems the dynamics between the coaches and players in the Lakers’ locker room are bright. Luka’s amused enough to give a round of applause, and Redick wearing it certainly means they’re comfortable enough to joke around.
Amidst a season filled with high expectations and big egos, the Lakers may have discovered something far more meaningful than high-end fashion—and it definitely goes beyond just having great style.
