Lakers Hire JJ Redick As Next Head Coach

JJ Redick is the man for the Los Angeles Lakers — the ex-NBA participant was reportedly simply employed because the group’s subsequent head coach.

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski dropped the information on Thursday … saying after a radical interview course of, Redick was provided the gig and has already began constructing his workers.

The Lakers reportedly additionally interviewed names like Danny Hurley, James Borrego and Sam Cassell … and in addition had curiosity in Kenny Atkinson, Mike Budenholzer and Ty Lue.

The information will get blended opinions — in spite of everything, former hoopers had been fairly break up on whether or not JJ might deliver the franchise again to its regular dominance.

Longtime professional Matt Barnes beforehand advised us he thought Redick was a great basketball mind, however was fearful for anyone who fills that seat — as it is a robust gig.

On the opposite facet of the argument, Cleveland Cavaliers champion Channing Frye went so far as to say it might be a “death sentence” for Redick.