While a novice to coaching professionally, Redick has a 15-year NBA playing career under his belt, as well as success in media roles as an ESPN broadcaster and podcast host.
The Lakers are introducing JJ Redick as their new pick for head coach this afternoon at the organization's El Segundo headquarters. The 39-year-old played with the Orlando Magic, Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, New Orleans Pelicans and the Dallas Mavericks. He played college basketball at Duke University.
'If he can bring how he played professionally to the Lakers -- this could work out! But will his transition from star basketball player to head coach end up like Steve Kerr, Jason Kidd, Ty Lue, or Doc Rivers or the former NBA players turned coaches who weren't successful?,' Johnson wrote.Redick has a connection to the Lakers already, as he and LeBron James host 'Mind the Game' podcast together.
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