Woj: “One name that the Lakers have been drilling down on in their initial research here: JJ Redick, our colleague at ESPN. He is certainly somebody the Lakers are intrigued with.'”
Woj: “One name that the Lakers have been drilling down on in their initial research here: JJ Redick, our colleague at ESPN. He is certainly somebody the Lakers are intrigued with.'”
I really think Lakers are floating JJ Redick and Bronny as a favor to boost them and put them in the news. I’m sure Redick wants a job somewhere as an assistant and this amplifies that signal to the league.
That or they’re interested in him as an assistant. Broadcasting the assistant part this early would be weird for Redick and whatever HC we go for who might want to pick their staff. It’s pretty common that companies have you interview a level above your current role and down-level you on an offer after the interview.
Not going to lose my shit like this sub tends to at a drop of a pin unless we actually meet with Redick.
PretendDubs
I’m really not surprised by much this front office does at this point.
oshinla
JJ using the oldest trick in the book attaching his name to the Lakers to leverage clout and clicks
uncurious
Big JJ for head coach fan here.
I really enjoyed the last 2 mind the game episodes. It brought insight into how JJ would steer the team. Two moments caught my ear.
In the episode prior, JJ talked about the evolution of the game and the rise of the 3 ball. And very briefly asked LBJ if any coaches have ever talked to him about the evolution of the game and putting more emphasis on the 3 ball. LBJ said no. Not really. LBJ’s mentality is the 3 ball threat opens up the inside. So he worked on bettering his shot, but not to the point where he does all his damage from there. He needs to empower his team by driving inside. Which is 100 percent a fair point. JJ does make a point teams do need to put more emphasis on 3s. The lakers run came when they started to shoot and make more in the latter part of the season.
JJ brought it up again in the latest episode but came at it in a different angle. In the first round, teams that shot more/made 3s won the game. All great teams play to their advantages… and one big advantage statistically is shooting more 3s. If you’re not going to shoot the 3 ball, you better be picture perfect in other areas of your game because you’ll always be behind/catching up. It’s a big hole to fill if you’re not playing modern efficient 3 ball offence.
You can tell JJ coming at it from a different angle with facts, analytics, 1st round numbers really was an eye opening moment for LBJ. Something no other coach has brought up prior. There’s a respect LBJ has for JJ’s mind and I don’t question that respect flowing to the rest of the locker room.
And let’s be clear here. It’s not a buddy/buddy situation. JJ/LBJ were not close prior to the pod. LBJ wanted to do this with JJ because of his mind and the respect he has for him. Not just because he’s a good podcaster or a bro/buddy. JJ’s earned all the praise going his way.
JJ really is a basketball psycho/sicko. He loves the analytics and XOs and schemes of the game. He’s talked about how he is a basketball reference fein and often goes down rabbit holes to dissect games. And really he does all this as an analyst/commentator. He has no actual skin in the game. That’s how much of a psycho/sicko he is.
Give him some skin in the game and his full attention on just the lakers XO and analytics? He’d absolutely squeeze the most juice out of the lemon. And that’s all you can ask of a coach.
Respect, XO/schemes, analytically minded with inherent understanding of modern offences, high IQ, and sicko level passion. All traits JJ possesses as a coach candidate.
Hulk_Crowgan
Fuck it why not
Eric_T_Meraki
I can’t see him being any worse than Ham.
mtrn3
The cold truth is the Lakers are not currently a top destination. Not until the Lebron era ends and maybe a new ownership. A great coach doesn’t need their reputation tarnished.
bankster24
Unserious franchise
KitchenClimate3958
He’s only ever coached 9 year olds. We need an experience
suhar97
It’s happening
Electronic-Cloud8086
This FO is a fucking joke
Electronic_Bit9495
It’s gonna end up being either Adelman,Nori,Atkinson, or JJ. I don’t know why Ty lue was even brought up when he’s still on contract.
sezyHena
JJ has said he’s missed the atmosphere of being on a team, being in the locker room, and the only way for him to do that at this stage would be coaching.
I think he’d take an assistant coach position, but only if our chosen head coach likes him too.
whiskeynrye
s2g if we don’t hire adelman, fuck this entire franchise.
chexmixmix
JJ didn’t even vote AD for 3rd place DPOY. He’s a clown. No thanks.
AccomplishedWall8
We used to be a proper franchise
jefraldo
This will be Pat Riley 2.0
SolarBeam12
JJ has the highest upside of any realistic coach available at the moment that’s why they are intrigued and I get it to certain extent.
relax336
Dumpster fire bullshit if they go this route.
l8trg8or10
omg.. please no
CabbageStockExchange
This mf has zero coaching experience and this org is seriously considering hiring him. That’s just madness for a team of our stature and for one with supposed title aspirations.
At least Kerr had exec experience with the suns before getting a coaching job
hottakehotcakes
metallica1877
Damn they are giving in to JJ. As a lifelong lakers fan it’s going to be hard to watch next season. Might as well just rebuild at this point. The league is changing.
RedditUser538xxx
Too big of a risk to consider. I mean plan b or c yeah but definitely too early to choose a head coach .
yazzooClay
Can we get Rondo as the assistant HC
jaysonman1
Pls god no
xenoz2020
JJ as the Lakers coach is the missing peace to get their dynasty going.
DonkeyKongah
I wanted JJ if not Ty, but JJ not voting AD left a sour taste in my mouth.
EvilGeniusGL
I would be a huge fan of this.
The other options suck and Lue is unrealistic.
Ppl will whine and bitch “THiS iS a LeBrOn HiRe”, but he’s legitimately the best one.
Ty Lue would have been a LeBron hire and at the time he was far and away the best option.
Not saying JJ is Ty in any way, he hasn’t even been an assistant yet, but considering how bad the other options are I’d be down for this.
Sometimes the “LeBron hire” is the smartest one. Fuck, I’d trust him over anyone in the FO. If you were of age when the two Jerry’s ran this place you’d realize how much the Nepo Blondie/Kobe’s Agent combo suck.
Tangentkoala
Lmao like lebron james is gonna listen to a spot up shooter with no rings that’s 6 months older than him.
Lakers locker room will eat up j.j reddick alive.
The_Locals
We really do not need another first year head coach with zero playoff experience. first year head coaches don’t win shit.
Counterspell_God
Can JJ just accept being a lead assistant?
ValuableAssociate8
I’m not watching this season if they hire JJ Reddick. I’ve had enough uncertainty with team watching the last 2 years. Lol
Ikolkyo
I love JJ but no. Please no, make him an assistant.
ThatOneGuyy310
Seems like JJ is pretty much picked. I seriously hope he works out.
jono9898
We have maybe 1 more year of Lebron and AD together so why not hire a guy with no coaching experience whatsoever?
AscensionKnight
Unbelievable, Lakers turning into a Twitter/reddit franchise before your very eyes. He would be a horrendous choice.
gaius_worzels_bird
I got a bad feeling about this
HighlyBaked0
We are so cooked if we hire Redick but I’d gladly be wrong if he does well
irwanchel
Give JJ THE HEAD COACH. He will attract new players to come to LA as he has great relationship with many players on the podcast
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These dumbasses are really going to hire him… jfc
I really think Lakers are floating JJ Redick and Bronny as a favor to boost them and put them in the news. I’m sure Redick wants a job somewhere as an assistant and this amplifies that signal to the league.
That or they’re interested in him as an assistant. Broadcasting the assistant part this early would be weird for Redick and whatever HC we go for who might want to pick their staff. It’s pretty common that companies have you interview a level above your current role and down-level you on an offer after the interview.
Not going to lose my shit like this sub tends to at a drop of a pin unless we actually meet with Redick.
I’m really not surprised by much this front office does at this point.
JJ using the oldest trick in the book attaching his name to the Lakers to leverage clout and clicks
Big JJ for head coach fan here.
I really enjoyed the last 2 mind the game episodes. It brought insight into how JJ would steer the team. Two moments caught my ear.
In the episode prior, JJ talked about the evolution of the game and the rise of the 3 ball. And very briefly asked LBJ if any coaches have ever talked to him about the evolution of the game and putting more emphasis on the 3 ball. LBJ said no. Not really. LBJ’s mentality is the 3 ball threat opens up the inside. So he worked on bettering his shot, but not to the point where he does all his damage from there. He needs to empower his team by driving inside. Which is 100 percent a fair point. JJ does make a point teams do need to put more emphasis on 3s. The lakers run came when they started to shoot and make more in the latter part of the season.
JJ brought it up again in the latest episode but came at it in a different angle. In the first round, teams that shot more/made 3s won the game. All great teams play to their advantages… and one big advantage statistically is shooting more 3s. If you’re not going to shoot the 3 ball, you better be picture perfect in other areas of your game because you’ll always be behind/catching up. It’s a big hole to fill if you’re not playing modern efficient 3 ball offence.
You can tell JJ coming at it from a different angle with facts, analytics, 1st round numbers really was an eye opening moment for LBJ. Something no other coach has brought up prior. There’s a respect LBJ has for JJ’s mind and I don’t question that respect flowing to the rest of the locker room.
And let’s be clear here. It’s not a buddy/buddy situation. JJ/LBJ were not close prior to the pod. LBJ wanted to do this with JJ because of his mind and the respect he has for him. Not just because he’s a good podcaster or a bro/buddy. JJ’s earned all the praise going his way.
JJ really is a basketball psycho/sicko. He loves the analytics and XOs and schemes of the game. He’s talked about how he is a basketball reference fein and often goes down rabbit holes to dissect games. And really he does all this as an analyst/commentator. He has no actual skin in the game. That’s how much of a psycho/sicko he is.
Give him some skin in the game and his full attention on just the lakers XO and analytics? He’d absolutely squeeze the most juice out of the lemon. And that’s all you can ask of a coach.
Respect, XO/schemes, analytically minded with inherent understanding of modern offences, high IQ, and sicko level passion. All traits JJ possesses as a coach candidate.
Fuck it why not
I can’t see him being any worse than Ham.
The cold truth is the Lakers are not currently a top destination. Not until the Lebron era ends and maybe a new ownership. A great coach doesn’t need their reputation tarnished.
Unserious franchise
He’s only ever coached 9 year olds. We need an experience
It’s happening
This FO is a fucking joke
It’s gonna end up being either Adelman,Nori,Atkinson, or JJ. I don’t know why Ty lue was even brought up when he’s still on contract.
JJ has said he’s missed the atmosphere of being on a team, being in the locker room, and the only way for him to do that at this stage would be coaching.
I think he’d take an assistant coach position, but only if our chosen head coach likes him too.
s2g if we don’t hire adelman, fuck this entire franchise.
JJ didn’t even vote AD for 3rd place DPOY. He’s a clown. No thanks.
We used to be a proper franchise
This will be Pat Riley 2.0
JJ has the highest upside of any realistic coach available at the moment that’s why they are intrigued and I get it to certain extent.
Dumpster fire bullshit if they go this route.
omg.. please no
This mf has zero coaching experience and this org is seriously considering hiring him. That’s just madness for a team of our stature and for one with supposed title aspirations.
At least Kerr had exec experience with the suns before getting a coaching job
Damn they are giving in to JJ. As a lifelong lakers fan it’s going to be hard to watch next season. Might as well just rebuild at this point. The league is changing.
Too big of a risk to consider. I mean plan b or c yeah but definitely too early to choose a head coach .
Can we get Rondo as the assistant HC
Pls god no
JJ as the Lakers coach is the missing peace to get their dynasty going.
I wanted JJ if not Ty, but JJ not voting AD left a sour taste in my mouth.
I would be a huge fan of this.
The other options suck and Lue is unrealistic.
Ppl will whine and bitch “THiS iS a LeBrOn HiRe”, but he’s legitimately the best one.
Ty Lue would have been a LeBron hire and at the time he was far and away the best option.
Not saying JJ is Ty in any way, he hasn’t even been an assistant yet, but considering how bad the other options are I’d be down for this.
Sometimes the “LeBron hire” is the smartest one. Fuck, I’d trust him over anyone in the FO. If you were of age when the two Jerry’s ran this place you’d realize how much the Nepo Blondie/Kobe’s Agent combo suck.
Lmao like lebron james is gonna listen to a spot up shooter with no rings that’s 6 months older than him.
Lakers locker room will eat up j.j reddick alive.
We really do not need another first year head coach with zero playoff experience. first year head coaches don’t win shit.
Can JJ just accept being a lead assistant?
I’m not watching this season if they hire JJ Reddick. I’ve had enough uncertainty with team watching the last 2 years. Lol
I love JJ but no. Please no, make him an assistant.
Seems like JJ is pretty much picked. I seriously hope he works out.
We have maybe 1 more year of Lebron and AD together so why not hire a guy with no coaching experience whatsoever?
Unbelievable, Lakers turning into a Twitter/reddit franchise before your very eyes. He would be a horrendous choice.
I got a bad feeling about this
We are so cooked if we hire Redick but I’d gladly be wrong if he does well
Give JJ THE HEAD COACH. He will attract new players to come to LA as he has great relationship with many players on the podcast