With the Los Angeles Lakers nonetheless on the lookout for a brand new coach, it looks as if they’re formally operating out of choices.
That’s why they may have to show to a rookie for his or her emptiness.
In line with a report by Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Occasions, JJ Redick has accomplished his formal interview for the Lakers teaching job (through Evan Sidery).
Apparently, he’s been in contact with Lakers GM Rob Pelinka ever since they parted methods with Darvin Ham.
JJ Redick formally interviewed for the Lakers’ head coach opening yesterday in Los Angeles, per @DanWoikeSports (https://t.co/S4owpu2ISm).
Redick and Rob Pelinka have been involved a number of instances since Darvin Ham was fired final month. pic.twitter.com/oSFGqNdQSv
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) June 16, 2024
For weeks, reviews said that Redick was the frontrunner for the job, with James Borrego additionally being in consideration.
Then, out of the blue, Adrian Wojnarowski reported that UConn’s Dan Hurley was the precise main selection for the Lakers.
Hurley ended up turning down an enormous contract extension and determined to stick with the Huskies, and with the Cleveland Cavaliers reportedly zeroing in on Borrego, the Lakers didn’t have many selections left.
Redick is a educated determine and a famend analyst, to not point out a well-respected NBA veteran.
Nonetheless, as clever and ready as he’s as an analyst, there are main issues about him as a first-time coach.
First, we discover the plain, as the truth that he has no teaching expertise in any way is an element to contemplate.
Then, the truth that he simply began a podcast with LeBron James may elevate some eyebrows, not solely as a result of it might be one other testomony to LeBron’s extreme leverage and energy inside the group but additionally as a result of it may elevate questions on Redick’s precise authority within the locker room.
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