Lakers News: LA Makes JJ Redick Hire Official... Minutes Before His Presser

The Los Angeles Lakers officially announce the hire of head coach JJ Redick.

Jun 9, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; ESPN analyst JJ Redick looks on before game two of the 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports / Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports

The Los Angeles Lakers have officially announced JJ Redick as the 29th head coach in their franchise history.

OFFICIAL: JJ Redick, Head Coach, Los Angeles Lakers. pic.twitter.com/uDKV6sJIct

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

NBA insiders like Shams Charania of The Athletic and Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN revealed the hire on Thursday. However, on Monday, the day the Lakers will hold an introductory press conference for Redick, the team itself officially announced the hire.

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Adding Redick, whom the Lakers hold in high regard, is a risky move. This is someone with zero coaching experience; nonetheless, Redick has 15 years as a professional in the NBA under his belt and is among the most intelligent basketball minds we have seen.

The upside and potential with Redick is apparent. He was one of the more well-organized, well-prepared players in the NBA, and those attributes are expected to be applied as he leads the purple and gold. Many who know Redick speak about nothing but great things about him.

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We'll see how it all comes together for Redick and the Lakers. This journey won't come without its bumps and bruises, but the Lakers and many pundits and experts believe it can be a transcendent move. The journey will start very shortly as we get to hear his vision and plan at the helm for one of the biggest franchises in all of sports.

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