After months of speculations, the Los Angeles Lakers finally confirmed the appointment of JJ Redick as the new head coach. Redick, who hosts the “Mind The Game” podcast with LeBron James, will guide the Lakers for the upcoming season.
After a disappointing elimination in the first round of the playoffs against the Denver Nuggets, the Lakers made some bold decisions to revamp the side. They fired the entire coaching staff, including head coach Darvin Ham. However, many analysts criticized this decision and voiced their support for Ham.
Following the firings, the Lakers searched for a potential candidate to lead the team to success. Reports by Shams Charania and Adrian Wojnarowski claimed that Redick and Dan Hurley, the head coach of the UConn Huskies, were front-runners for the position. However, Hurley later decided to stay with UConn. Subsequently, Redick emerged as the leading candidate.
Los Angeles Lakers Praised the New Head Coach
After the official announcement, Lakers Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka praised Redick while announcing the decision. He mentioned that Redick, who is known for his excellent three-point and free-throw shooting, is a fierce competitor and has an amazing basketball IQ.
“We are thrilled to introduce JJ Redick as the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. After a thoughtful and thorough search process, I couldn’t be more proud to welcome JJ, his wife Chelsea, and their two sons to the Lakers family“, Pelinka said in a statement.
JJ is a fierce competitor. His extraordinary basketball IQ and understanding of the modern game will energize players and excite fans. His rigorous analysis will immediately unlock new opportunities for our roster while setting a foundation for player development over the long term. This is an exciting time for Lakers basketball,” he added.
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