J.J. Redick has emerged as the clear frontrunner for the Lakers’ head coaching job, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reports.
No final decision has been made yet, and the Lakers still have steps remaining in their head-coaching search process, Charania continues. But all indications are that Redick is their top choice at this stage.
The Lakers’ search has been focused on two candidates — Redick and Pelicans associate head coach James Borrego — in recent weeks. Redick was the first candidate to have a face-to-face meeting with the Lakers three weeks ago, and Borrego did an in-person interview with Lakers officials for a second time last week.
Redick is serving as a color commentator for the NBA Finals on ABC/ESPN, which is why many people around the league believe that an announcement won’t take place until after the series.
Darvin Ham was fired after the season after only two years at the helm. The Lakers are seeking a coach who will have a longer shelf life, one who will command the locker room and hold players accountable. They are also seeking an expert game planner who can provide a level of structure and organization and the Lakers believe Redick checks all those boxes. As he previously stated, Charania adds that Lakers officials are “infatuated” with Redick and his potential as a coach.
The Lakers have consulted during the process with longtime Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, who coached Redick from 2002-06.
so if Lakers lose in 2nd rd next year is that progress?
not sure how changing the coach makes up for the talent deficit on the court…
Lofty goals. We have this play in thing and first round before entertaining the 2nd round for this squad.
There are only two coaching jobs I don’t want to take
Lakers
Suns
Why?
They have the best superstars and best expectations
Not sure where you’re getting that. Expectations are way higher in Boston, OKC, Denver, Milwaukee…..
Lakers expectation is 16 playoff wins, Coach Ham has 1 playoff win this year.
How about this?
Lakers give Redick 4 years contract
$2 million a year, incentive $15 million a year
Nobody expected them to win. Expectations were Denver and Boston. Lakers were not even in the top 10 teams this year.
This is so odd
Why would LBJ want a coach with zero experience. Is Mark Jackson or JVG an afterthought now? Or has both stated they are done with coaching?
are you serious with those names? Mark jackson has blackballed himself with his public homophobia.
JVG, when did he coach last? When Bush II was president?
The simple answer as to why Bron would want Reddick over the other two are that JVG and Jackson are hard arsed coaches. I think he would butt heads with those two, whereas he will be able to help “craft” JJ’s coaching style.
We get it. They want Redick. Guess what though? They ain’t winning a chip with a 40+ year old LeBron.
duh, changing the coach and leaving the roster the same is just short of insanity.
Got it… a top 7 player in the league ain’t getting you a chip, right?
BTW LBJ was better than JT in this year as a matter of fact!
So you know that in the finals there is only one top 5 player in the league & plays for DAL… so we know the winner!
Don’t argue with these people. There is nothing worth talking to them about.
It is funny somebody saying LBJ is a top 7 player when he plays no defense. JT plays defense and way out rebounded Lebron.
Jokic is top 3 players in the world and isn’t exactly a defensive threat. What is your point?
Really? The three time MVP in four years whose team are still a legit threat going forward for the foreseeable future is the guy you’re now comparing Bron with LOL. He’s not the best player on his team, a play in team. The concessions and excuses they make for this guy.
Way to avoid talking about Jokics defense lmao
I would agree with you, but while I’m not a LeBron fan, I don’t know if there’s another superstar in the league that could lead this current Lakers roster to a Championship in place of LBJ.
Haha awe man. This is awesome, the gift that keeps on giving. Please add James Harden in this circus.
how would that work? Lakers don’t have cap space to sign FA.
I’m sure they could make it work. D-lo, Rua etc. Please, please.
Do you hold any opinions that are just twitter fueled Laker hate? I’ve seen you post solely on Lakers stories for like 2 weeks now. You’re more focused on the Lakers than most of their fanbase. You’re the definition of a hate watcher lmao
Not on social media, got my own brain. Im sure it’s shocking to hear people talk ill of LBJ or Lakers, don’t get that on espn. Especially from the several analysts riding with Rich Paul as their agent. For every one of me, there’s a thousand laker sheep. You may just have to get used to it, I don’t have to conform to BS popular false narratives. Lakers stink and are going nowhere in the near future, yay. Your boys nowhere near the goat and not a top 10 guy in the league atm. Times are changing, chin up.
Is pretty sad to think, that one of the best teams in the league historically, who have a player many consider the greatest of all time, aswell as another all nba talent, are in reality a non playoff side who are about to hire a head coach with no previous experience because he has a podcast with your star player.
I love JJ and I love his old man and the three podcast but to be cherry picked by your friend on this dumpster fire of a team, is just setting yourself up for failure.
I’d have much rather seen him continue his podcast as it was, get an assistant role under a good head coach in Tyrone Lue on his old team the Clippers, learn a lot and grind his way to the top and then earn a head coaching role in 3/4 years. It’s just feels so yuck and scripted
JJ HAS PODCAST DURRRRRRRRRR
Do you have to reply with your dumb opinion on everyone’s comments?
Ironic
Tatum is a top 5 player?
Many fans believe that LeBron and AD are better than Tatum
IMO
My top 5
Doncic
Jokic
AD
LeBron
Shai
Lakers expectation is great but actual results is awful
Lakers supporting cast is above average
Better than Knicks and Pacers
Brunson is better than LeBron. Embiid is better. Curry is better. Edwards, Booker, Irving, Brown, and ect… The list goes on and on…
Yeah, no.
Lebron is old. AD is overrated. Embiid is a top 5 player on almost everyone’s list. The guy is a dog and does things AD wishes he could do.
Personally, I think this is a terrible exercise. Who really cares??? Not the players, they care about rings.
If the Celtics win, does that make Tatum a Top 5 player or Jaylen a top 20 player?
As I said who really cares.
Lakers are in Philly territory, rearranging the deck chairs every year for the same exact outcome.
Ridiculous
Oh I forgot shae and yes JT is better than LBJ has been some years now. Jokic, Luka, Giannis, Embiid, Shae, Tatum, Ant.
Was this JTs 3rd straight first team? Isn’t he the same position as Bron? 2nd finals in 3 years, Brons hanging in season tournament banners and running around in the play in. Tatum also top notch on the defensive end and probably the best rebounder for a small forward part time stretch 4.
LeBon vs JT = disputable
AD is better than JT on both defense and Offense
AD is a top 2 defender imo
Nope, not really. But Lakers fans can dream.
If you had 2 top 5 players the Lakers would be in Boston right now, but they dont so they are out fishing.
Who tf is Shae? Man you really dont watch ball ahahahah
Oh how clever of you without realising your boy just dropped another spot.
Durrrrrrrr
Do you have any actual points, stats, achievements to try counteract with or you just going to kick and punch the ground whenever someone debunks false narratives or hurts your feelings telling the truth about LBJ?
We are talking about whoever this “Shae” guy is. Not every convo has to be about your favorite player
Cant wait to see LeBron and JJ criticize their roster on their podcasts after their games. Lol what a stupid decision. Lakers still aren’t going to be a contending team
SO…Lebron is coaching the Lakers next season?
This is such a Lebron move. Bring in a guy who wont challenge you at all.
Still wont make them a contender. They screwed that up a while ago.
Rich Paul is helping Lakers to acquire Garland, Dej Murray and KCP
If DLo walks for nothing and signs with other team, Lakers are doomed
Let’s say Pistons give him an overpay contract 4 years 110 million or
Compare to Jordan Poole or VanVleet
Things that will never happen for $800 Alex
The only thing more Hollywood than JJ …… if they get Lavar Ball, Stephen A, Skip and Shannon, heck thrown in Snoop, as team officials.
If LAKERS fail again next, do we call BS on all of JJ’s basketball analysis for ESPN and all the podcasts that he does.
This is basically a laker hate thread per usual, but I’d go with Cassell.
i like it
Can the Celtics just hurry up and win it already?
2 more week of “the Lakers like JJ Redick”…
This move guarantees that Bronny will be drafted by the Lakers. If LA is letting LeBron hire the coach, then they will definitely let him draft whoever he wants as well. I half expect LeBron to draft Bronny with #17.
How do you “half expect” something? Either you do or you don’t. And if you truly believe they are taking him at 17 you are clueless.