J.J. Redick has missed the last few games due to a slightly fractured leg, and 22-year-old Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot has stepped into Redick’s role and thrived. In his last two starts, the Frenchman posted 20 points against the Memphis Grizzlies and 16 against the Milwaukee Bucks, and his athleticism and defensive ability let him offer more to the team than Redick.
TLC’s development into a decent role player started towards the end of the 2016-17 season when he stepped into the role of starting shooting guard late in the season. As a starter last year, he averaged 12.6 points, 3.