Haters can save their breath in terms of JJ Redick  … ‘trigger his former teammate, Matt Barnes, tells TMZ Sports activities the Lakers coach merely “would not give a s***” about any outdoors noise.

Barnes performed with Redick on the L.A. Clippers from 2013 to 2015 … and if there’s one takeaway he acquired from their time collectively, it is that the dude stays centered on what issues — and undoubtedly is aware of his stuff.

Now that Redick has landed his first head teaching gig (with the Purple and Gold, no much less), all eyes are on him … and naturally, that places his efficiency underneath the microscope.

However Barnes says none of that issues to Redick … ‘trigger finally, he is a seasoned vet in terms of blocking out the negativity.

“He would not give a s*** about criticism,” Barnes stated. “He performed within the NBA lengthy sufficient and been a star for lengthy sufficient to let it go in a single ear and out the opposite.”

Barnes continued to defend the 40-year-old coach … saying Redick is doing a great job of giving the Lakers an identification and empowering the gamers.

He additionally believes Redick will put within the work … and regardless of it being early within the season, he expects the Lakers to have an enormous 12 months.