The LOS Angeles Lakers have reportedly signed JJ Redick as their new coach. Redick is tied to a four-year contract regardless that the coach nonetheless lacks expertise.
Redick, who performed 15 years within the NBA earlier than changing into a commentator for ESPN, was reportedly provided the Lakers teaching place on Thursday after assembly GM Rob Pelinka and Lakers proprietor Jeanie Buss the earlier weekend.
In accordance with columnist Adrian Wojnarowski, Redick’s capacity to speak with gamers and his basketball IQ had been the explanations the Lakers selected him as coach.
Pelinka is claimed to be able to recruit elite assistant coaches to accompany Redick.
The Lakers determined to signal Redick after failing to herald UConn Huskies coach Dan Hurley.
This yr, the Lakers had been eradicated within the first spherical of the NBA playoffs after shedding 4-1 to the Denver Nuggets. After the defeat, Darvin Ham was fired.
Redick has by no means managed an NBA staff however he has a great relationship with Lakers star LeBron James as a result of they’ve a podcast channel collectively.
The Lakers haven’t formally introduced Redick’s arrival. (eurosport/Z-1)
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