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Lakers introduce JJ Redick as new head coach
JJ Redick answers questions from reporters during his introductory news conference from the Lakers' training facility on Monday, June 24, 2024.
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The Los Angeles Lakers introduced their new head coach, JJ Redick, at the team’s training facility in El Segundo on Monday.
Why it matters: “If the Los Angeles Lakers, on day one get better every single day, I'm very confident that come April, we will be a championship-caliber team,” Redick said at the news conference.
Why now: When asked how they picked Redick, who has no NBA coaching experience, general manager Rob Pelinka said he’s “one of the best basketball communicators out there, period, hard stop.”
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The backstory: Redick was an ESPN analyst and former NBA player with 15 seasons in the league. He’s also hosted a podcast with Lakers star LeBron James, but Redick said Monday he’s done with that for now.
What's next: The season is expected to begin in October, and Redick said they’re still in the process of putting the rest of the coaching staff together.
Go deeper: Learn more about the Lakers’ search for a head coach.
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