JJ Redick Makes Bold Statement About Joining Los Angeles Lakers

JJ Redick met with the media on Monday.

Jun 24, 2024; El Segundo, CA, USA; The Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick speaks to the media during an introductory news conference at the UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

On Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers officially announced that they had hired JJ Redick to be their next head coach.

Via The Los Angeles Lakers: "OFFICIAL: JJ Redick, Head Coach, Los Angeles Lakers."

"JJ is a fierce competitor and has an extraordinary basketball IQ and understanding of the modern game that will energize players and excite fans."https://t.co/uz6ShXLuin

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) June 24, 2024

Redick also met with the media, and he made a bold statement about becoming the coach of the legendary franchise (h/t Spectrum SportsNet).

Redick: "I just want to say, like sitting in this seat, I know what the expectations are. Lakers fans have some of the most passionate fans around the world, and the expectation is a championship. It's my job, it's our staff's job, it's Rob's job, it's all of us to deliver a championship-caliber team. That's what I signed up for."

"Sitting in this seat, I know what the expectations are. Lakers fans have some of the most passionate fans around the world and the expectation is a championship... that's what I signed up for." pic.twitter.com/B6cVvawtas

— Spectrum SportsNet (@SpectrumSN) June 24, 2024

Redick has never coached in the NBA, but he has 15 years of experience playing in the league.

The former Duke superstar played for the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, New Orleans Pelicans, Milwaukee Bucks and Dallas Mavericks.

He had career averages of 12.8 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists while shooting 44.7% from the field and 41.5% from the three-point range in 940 regular season games.

Feb 26, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers talks with guard J.J. Redick (4) and guard Chris Paul (3) during a time out in the second half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Staples Center. Clippers won in OT 124-121. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

The Lakers have an extremely talented roster that is led by four-time NBA Champion LeBron James.

They are coming off a season where they were the seventh seed in the Western Conference with a 47-35 record.

After beating the New Orleans Pelicans in the play-in tournament, the Lakers lost to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the NBA playoffs.