(sabasports report)The Los Angeles Lakers have announced their new head coach, JJ Redick, a former NBA sharpshooter with no previous coaching experience. The Lakers will reportedly sign Redick to a four-year deal.
JJ Redick is a former NBA player and current analyst for ESPN. A sharpshooter, he spent 15 seasons in the NBA with teams including the Magic, Clippers and 76ers before retiring in 2021. After his retirement, Redick began his career as an ESPN analyst and co-hosted a podcast called Mind the Game with Lakers star Lebron James. However, Redick has no previous coaching experience, which has been questioned by many.
The Lakers have been searching for the next head coach after firing Hamm in May. Former NBA marksman Redick, Pelicans assistant coach James Borrego, Celtics assistant coach Sam Cassell and others have all been mentioned in the rumors. However, in the end, the Lakers chose Redick as the new manager. Despite his lack of coaching experience, the LAKERS believe he can rebuild the team and bring new energy to the traditional powerhouse.