The new coach of the Los Angeles Lakers is JJ Redick, a renowned analyst and former NBA player. Redick, who is 39 years old, just like the team’s star player LeBron James, has been officially appointed as the coach of the team. He has appeared before the media, saying that he is grateful for the opportunity and that he takes his new role very seriously.
Redick’s experience on the bench has been coaching youngsters in training, and he is expected to bring his analytical skills to the team. He has been praised by the general manager Rob Pelinka, who described him as a “fierce competitor with an extraordinary basketball IQ.”
The appointment of Redick comes at a time when the Lakers are facing a lot of uncertainty, particularly with the presence of Bronny James, LeBron’s son, who is expected to be drafted this week. The team is also considering the possibility of signing a third superstar to join LeBron and Anthony Davis, which would force them to get rid of some secondary players.
Redick’s contract with the Lakers is for four years, and he will earn eight million dollars per year. He will be the seventh coach of the Lakers since Phil Jackson left the team in 2011, not counting JB Bickerstaff, who was a temporary coach.
In his first press conference as coach, Redick expressed his expectations, saying that he knows what the expectations are and that they are a championship. He also defended himself against doubts about his lack of experience as a coach in the NBA, saying that he has a lot of experience.