Los Angeles Lakers They are one of the most successful teams NBA. Until a week ago, the team with the most titles was tied Boston Celticswho crossed it after winning the final against Dallas Mavericks.
Eliminated in the first round Playoffs In view Denver Nuggets Seeing its eternal rival lift the champion's trophy for the 18th time is not pleasant for the Californian franchise, which, looking to reclaim the throne, has known how to occupy it in recent decades from the looks of it. Magic Johnson 80s and Kobe Bryant In the 2000s.
Now with LeBron James As an important note, Los Angeles LakersThere are stars who want to emulate what they did in 2021, when they committed themselves to that different season, Anthony Davis, Austin Reeves, D'Angelo Russell and company.
As part of this reorganization, the board of directors of the Purple and Gold organization decided as a first step to eliminate the services of the coach. Darwin Hamwith his coaching staff.
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The Los Angeles Lakers decided on Redick's youth
From that moment on, several names were considered to fill the position, with JJ Reddick being the preferred coach. A suspicion that is not far from the truth, since this June 20, ESPN journalist, Adrian Wojnarowski Confirmed this.
«ESPN sources: JJ Redick has agreed to a four-year contract as the next coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Rob Belinka offered him a job this morning, and Redick has begun working on a team to surround himself with experience“, said Wojnarowski Through your official X account.
Reddick, 40 years old, has no head coaching experience in the world of basketball. Although he ended a long career as a player NBAProves himself as a remarkable long thrower.
In recent months, the former shooting guard has worked as a television commentator and was part of the Mind the Game podcast. LeBron JamesWho will he direct now? Los Angeles Lakers.
