Chris Duhon Says Coach Okay Likely Helping JJ Redick With Lakers Job

The Lakers job is perhaps JJ Redick‘s first foray into teaching, however Chris Duhon says he is virtually constructive his former teammate is getting a giant help on tips on how to navigate the brand new gig from none apart from Mike Krzyzewski.

Duhon — who performed with Redick at Duke after which once more with the Orlando Magic within the NBA — tells TMZ Sports activities … he thinks it is greater than possible Redick hit up Coach Okay for recommendation on what his first strikes in L.A. ought to be.

“I’m pretty sure he may be getting some type of guidance from Coach K,” Duhon mentioned. “Who’s saying, ‘Hey, make sure your staff is X, Y and Z as far as that fits your personality.'”

Redick hasn’t but confirmed if Coach Okay’s been in his ear since he landed the coveted NBA position final week … however he did inform media members his former bench boss at Duke could have an affect on his teaching model regardless.

Duhon advised us, to him, meaning on the very least, the 40-year-old will at all times be ready for each scenario — as that was one thing Krzyzewski at all times preached to his guys when he was managing their Blue Satan staff.

As for if there’d be any likelihood the legendary faculty basketball coach would really be part of Redick’s employees … Duhon made it clear he does not see that taking place — telling us, “Coach is not going nowhere.”

Nonetheless, with or with out Krzyzewski by his aspect, Duhon says Redick’s bought the hoops IQ to have success in his new position … telling us Redick did not change into Duke’s all-time main scorer “by accident.”