The search for a successor to Darvin Ham continues at the Los Angeles Lakers. Former NBA pro JJ Redick is currently said to be the favorite in the race – even though he has no coaching experience in the NBA.
The signs that JJ Reddick will become the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers are increasing. According to the LA-based TV station “KTLA”, the former professional is the clear favorite for the vacant coaching position.
According to the report, there is an “80 percent chance that Redick will be offered the job and will accept this offer.” However, Redick wants to first concentrate on the upcoming NBA Finals (from Game 4 live on ProSieben MAXX and Joyn) and his job as a TV expert.
The choice of the new head coach is also likely to have a significant impact on LeBron James’ future. The superstar still has a contract with the Lakers until the end of next season, but can also trigger an exit clause this offseason.
Reddick’s appointment would certainly be risky. The former shooting guard played in the NBA until 2021. He has no experience as a head coach in the professional field.
Nevertheless, the 39-year-old is considered to be tactically adept and has a good relationship with James. Both regularly exchange ideas about the tactical subtleties of the NBA in their joint podcast “Mind the Game” and try to explain them to the fans.
The rumor mill has been bubbling in LA for weeks. NBA reporter Marc Stein reported that the Lakers were “crazy” about the idea of appointing Redick as their next head coach. They see Redick as a coaching candidate like Pat Riley, who led the franchise for years.
LA Lakers: Is Redick already looking for assistants?
Redick is also said to have candidates in mind who could serve as assistant coaches.
Stein writes that Sam Cassell, James Borrego and Jared Dudley would be considered if the 39-year-old were named head coach of the Lakers.
Cassell is currently an assistant coach for the Boston Celtics, while Borrego and Dudley hold the same role for the New Orleans Pelicans and the Dallas Mavericks, respectively.
2024-06-04 16:24:00
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