Will JJ Redick be the next head coach of the Lakers?
The connection between the Los Angeles Lakers and current ESPN analyst JJ Redick is “strong,” according to insider Jovan Buha of The Athletic, as the former NBA star is seemingly going to fill the Lakers’ head coaching vacancy. (RELATED: Bronny James Turns Down Several Workout Invites, Will Only Take Visits With Lakers And Suns: REPORT)
“I’ve been hearing he was initially a slight favorite and that has become stronger and stronger over the last couple of weeks,” said Buha on the most recent edition of his podcast. “All the buzz around the league is that he is the front-runner to be the Lakers’ next head coach.”
Chris Haynes, an NBA insider for TNT Sports, had very similar reporting during an appearance on “The Dan Patrick Show.” Haynes said all of the signs are that Redick will be the next head coach of the Lakers, and that the only name being brought up in league circles is Redick.
On top of that, the Duke University legend is already making contact with possible assistant coaches for his staff, per Haynes.
“I will be very surprised if their next Head Coach is anybody but JJ Redick. Everything that I’m hearing is JJ Redick. From what I know he’s doing some background, calling some assistant coaching candidates who might be able to join his staff.”
–@ChrisBHaynes on #Lakers next HC pic.twitter.com/XipwSlN6wo
— Dan Patrick Show (@dpshow) May 29, 2024
I’m not gonna lie … JJ Redick would make the Lakers so much more likable in my eyes. I grew up a huge Blue Devils fan, what can I say?
Let’s see if this actually happens, and wouldn’t that be something.
