Our NBA Insiders answer the biggest questions surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers head coach hire of JJ Redick and what it means for the franchise moving forward.
The Lakers fired Darvin Ham. Redick, a 15-year NBA veteran who served as an ESPN analyst this season and co-hosts a podcast with James, was among the names immediately linked to the opening.Redick, 39, will take over one of the most scrutinized positions in the NBA despite no previous coaching experience. The Lakers have not had a coachsince Phil Jackson's 11-season tenure that included five NBA titles. Since Jackson's retirement in 2011, the Lakers have had six full-time coaches.
What should we expect from Redick's hiring? Will it affect the Lakers' draft and free agency strategies? Our NBA insiders answer the top questions and what it means.High risk/high reward. The Lakers are gambling on a high-potential candidate with zero coaching experience but one who has a relationship with their franchise player. The pool of options was shallow and the Lakers clearly had a budget.
Rajon Rondo. The two-time champion has the respect of LeBron when it comes to his basketball acumen, but even more importantly, has a rapport with the Lakers' best player,. After stints as teammates in both New Orleans and L.A., there are few players in Davis' career that he trusted more on the court and respected for his ability to game manage.
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