JJ Redick He was hired as the new coach of the Los Angeles Lakersconfirmed to The Associated Press a person who has knowledge of the decision.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday because Lakers They have not publicly announced the decision to hire the former player for his first coaching role.
Redick39, is an unusual choice for the Lakerswho hired a veteran who played 15 years in the NBA and who has no experience to lead the franchise that has won 17 titles and is one of the most important franchises in the world of sports — and LeBron Jamesthe leading scorer in league history.
Redick He was a skilled perimeter shooter with all six teams he played for before his retirement in September 2021, when he decided to start a career as an analyst and with a podcast. He joined ESPN’s commentary team this year.
ESPN first reported the decision.
Before Redick the transmission of the NBA Finalsmet with the Lakers weekend and apparently did well enough to finish the extensive search. Two weeks after Danny Hurley de UConn rejected the Los Angeles team, Redick He accepted the job after an incredible three years in which he went from the court to the broadcast booth and finally to the Lakers bench.
Redick replaces Darwin Ham, who was fired on May 3 despite leading the team to two playoff appearances and the Western Conference finals in 2023.
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2024-06-21 04:31:20
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