The Los Angeles legend gives his take on the recent hire of new head coach JJ Redick.
The Los Angeles Lakers are at the forefront of the 2024 NBA offseason thus far after hiring head coach JJ Redick. Redick will be the 29th head coach in franchise history and look to guide this historic franchise back to glory. The road won't be easy, but he seems to have the back of many Laker alumni and greats, including five-time champion Earvin "Magic" Johnson.
As he always does, Johnson gave his take on social media regarding the latest hire. Johnson says he is "cautiously optimistic" on the new hire. I’m cautiously optimistic that this new hire is a success for both the Lakers and JJ Reddick. I enjoyed watching him as a player - great 3-point shooting, high basketball IQ, passion for the game, and mental and physical toughness. If he can bring how he played professionally to…It's fair for Johnson to feel this way; he's not the only one. There are two camps when it comes to the hiring of JJ Redick: you either love it or hate it. For those who hate it, we can't blame you.
For those who love it, it's clear as day why. Redick is among the brightest NBA minds we have seen. He's displayed this time and time again on his podcast, especially the Mind The Game podcast, with his X's and O's approach to the game and the modern-day style he will bring to the Lakers. The Lakers brass are incredibly high on him, and his upside is through the roof.
It's not all going to happen at once, but if the Lakers brass can do their job and give Redick a real team, it'll make his job much easier.
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