As speculation and predictions about JJ Redick taking over as LA Lakers head coach continue to grow, it appears like Redick and the team may be headed in the same direction. Lakers reporters and NBA Insiders confirm these rumors.
Anthony Irwin, a Lakers insider and writer for Lakers Daily, backed up the allegations. He said he only heard good things about JJ Redick’s job interview. Irwin further noted that he was prepared to “just about claim” that Redick will start the Lakers’ upcoming season on the bench.
Irwin said, “It is just a matter of when, not if, that this gets announced,”
Marc Stein added, “More smoke to support the idea that ESPN’s JJ Redick is indeed the leading candidate for the Lakers head coaching job, rumbles about possible staff targets have already begin to circulate.”
Stein claims that Redick is already putting together a possible staff. To help him out on the bench, he could consider bringing in a few former NBA head coaches and Lakers players.
Carmelo Anthony Questions JJ Redick’s Capacity to Lead the Lakers
Many people are voicing their thoughts about JJ Redick, who is thought to be the front-runner for the Lakers’ head coaching position. In his podcast “7 pm in Brooklyn,” former basketball star Carmelo Anthony also touched on this topic.
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Anthony is unsure about JJ Redick’s suitability for Los Angeles. He is skeptical of players who just retired going into head coaching positions.
Jason Kidd and Derek Fisher were among the other former players Anthony cited as examples of successful transitions into head coaching positions. Currently, Kidd is guiding the Dallas Mavericks to the brink of a trip to the NBA Finals. He did not, however, do well in his first position as head coach of the Brooklyn Nets.
After a power struggle in Brooklyn, Kidd arranged a trade to the Milwaukee Bucks, ending his 44-38 rookie year. He spent three and a half years in Milwaukee. However, he was dismissed after the team lost in the first round of the playoffs. Similarly, Fisher had a difficult time playing for the New York Knicks. He finished with a 40-96 record and lost his job during this second season.
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