According to people who spoke anonymously, the Los Angeles Lakers are now considering JJ Redick for the head coach post. The Lakers focus on Redick because they think Tyronn Lue won’t be available over the offseason.
The initial idea was to hold off until additional details about Lue’s condition could be obtained. However, insiders say the Lakers are moving forward with their plans. This happened now that they have enough information and haven’t broken any rules against tampering. Previously, both JJ Redick and Tyronn Lue were first-hand choices for the Lakers.
The LA Clippers have been waiting for that announcement since Lue would have less negotiating power if the Lakers hired a coach. Since the Clippers’ season ended, league sources have repeatedly stated that Lue is sticking put.
Last week, there were rumors that the Lakers would begin interviewing every applicant. Since then, they have been authorized to speak with assistant coaches from playoff-contending clubs.
According to sources, the Lakers had great expectations going into their meeting with JJ Redick. Redick’s performance as a TV commentator and podcaster suggests he will probably live up to those expectations, which is why the Lakers hired him immediately.
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JJ Redick Might Be a Great Option for Los Angeles Lakers
JJ is significantly different from the other contenders for the Lakers coaching job, including James Borrego, Kenny Atkinson, Micah Nori, David Adelman, and Chris Quinn.
Many in the league are perplexed by the prospect of employing Darvin Ham, who has no coaching experience, after his brief two-season time as a rookie head coach. One Eastern Conference executive does, however, have a hypothesis as to why the Lakers would be thinking along these lines:
“If they hire JJ and it doesn’t work out,” the source said. “Rob [Pelinka] can basically tell Jeanie [Buss] the hire was for LeBron [James] and get another chance at hiring whoever comes next. This is technically the safest hire he could make, outside of Ty somehow being available.”
According to people close to the Lakers, JJ Redick is highly regarded for his superb planning, effective communication, and meticulous attention to detail while conducting analysis.
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