So we’re looking for a head coach with experience but will 100% settle for JJ
Splittinghairs7
Lol it’s gonna be JJ, they’re preparing us for the inevitable.
Nijee302
We basically going get head coach that will make Lebron & AD happy
im-a-drawl
It’s going to be JJ. It was always going to be JJ.
daysb4ii
It’s obviously gonna be Reddick smh… unless Ty Lue is magically available
nottherealstanlee
Actually great to read that they’ve consulted outside of the org. Kind of rare insight honestly and something folks have been asking for.
CabbageStockExchange
“Coach K”
Yeah this has JJ all over it
Odd-Direction9452
JJ is about as boom or bust as you can get.
On one hand, he is very young, not far removed from playing and could have a new, refreshing approach to the game because he didn’t go the traditional route.
On the other hand, he has zero coaching experience and could be in over his head.
jsun_
Holy shit. Lakers actually getting an outside perspective on this????? Could the tides be turning?
IliaMadeVolk
ANYONE OVER HAMAS IDC
Any_Wrongdoer_9796
Sam Casell should be the guy out of those 3
GutsTheSwordsman
Its gonna be JJ Redick with Coach K on facetime
momothacoon
JJ and Sam Cassell as an assistant
Ok_Concentrate_75
Imo JJ should be an assistant coach, wasn’t Kidd interviewed for HC before joining vogel?
ArkGoc
I’m honestly not against JJ, I just hope they him group with a renowned staff
joe2352
If they hire JJ I wonder if Coach K would be willing to join the organization as a consultant for a year? Not a full time schedule but someone that can watch film with JJ, bounce ideas back and forth, and help out in his first year as a coach.
FrankBreauxx
Coach K getting involved? Oh yeah JJ you better deactivate your Twitter account cause you sir is a LAKERRRRR 😂
At least Coach K is giving the insights instead of the Rambis, I guess? lol
StoneColdAM
Brandon Ingram played for Duke too, would be a strong coach?
redwillson
Based on how JJ has been fangirling over Lebron during the podcasts I don’t see how he’s going to command any authority over Lebron whatsoever. And I don’t buy the bullshit about wanting a meticulous grinder sort of coach. Sure they might SAY they want that, but that’s not why Redick would be brought in. He’d be brought first and foremost to appease Lebron.
This is going to play out just like the Steve Nash Nets— former player brought in to manage personalities instead of really coaching and growing the roster bottom up, who gets canned the second shit hits the fan. And the sad thing is that Redick would actually probably make a great coach, but with this completely unserious FO I don’t see how this is going to be a good launching point for his coaching career
818_Dude_Again
Puhhleeeze let this happen
Consistent_Owl4593
Need someone who can draw up an ato. So many times we came out of a timeout and managed to waste time and throw up a contested heave. I saw OKC last night pull off at least 3 great ones and even got a great bucket when they called time with less than 10 seconds on the clock
Pseudophobic
Why can’t it just be Coach K 🥲
ahyiah
why is every article coming out just subtly hit at JJ? should we just accept it? almost feels like the org is trying to get us used to the idea..
orky56
The coach is not going to make or break this team in terms of ability to get a championship. If JJ can command the locker room with buy-in from Lebron & AD, have an experienced coaching staff around him, plan for games and make appropriate in-game adjustments, then we have a fighting chance. It also comes down to having the right role players on this team. Vogel got stuck with Westbrook, Ham didn’t play Rui and Reaves early enough in the season & Christie never got his reps in. We need Pelinka to get us closer to Denver/Minnesota level of athleticism, depth, and consistency even if baby steps. We have the 1-2 punch with Lebron & AD and 3a-ish with Reaves. Let’s go!
proteinMeMore
JJ would be an awful choice. 0 experience when the window is now
KBdG8-24
I’ll take JJ, worst case scenario he suits up and hits some 3’s for us. Haha
noknownothing
Good news. Please God, take the coaching hiring decision out of the hands of the inept, unqualified, swindling charlatan scam artist Pelinka. Amen.
Uncle_Paul_Hargis
Damn… I started reading this thinking that Coach K would be the candidate being discussed… Not sure about JJ.
quemaspuess
I’m sad they got rid of Phil Handy. I thought he would have made a good head coach.
ttam23
Over under how many seasons will JJ last
RavenLaker248
I wouldn’t be opposed to Jay Wright either
pro_taj
Anyone else’s heart stop by accidentally interpreting that as “we’re getting coach K”?
Hawaiistyled
Coach K giving his input instead of the Rambii is fucking PRICELESS.
Literally said ‘Thank God’ out loud after reading this.
kemeti
If Lebron and Coach K both vouch for JJ, I wouldn’t be oppose to it.
Plus, if getting JJ means we’re getting Mitchell that’s a win.
seedeegeecdg
JJ but with veteran assistants who can keep Bron in check.
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I’m done I give up
So we’re looking for a head coach with experience but will 100% settle for JJ
Lol it’s gonna be JJ, they’re preparing us for the inevitable.
We basically going get head coach that will make Lebron & AD happy
It’s going to be JJ. It was always going to be JJ.
It’s obviously gonna be Reddick smh… unless Ty Lue is magically available
Actually great to read that they’ve consulted outside of the org. Kind of rare insight honestly and something folks have been asking for.
“Coach K”
Yeah this has JJ all over it
JJ is about as boom or bust as you can get.
On one hand, he is very young, not far removed from playing and could have a new, refreshing approach to the game because he didn’t go the traditional route.
On the other hand, he has zero coaching experience and could be in over his head.
Holy shit. Lakers actually getting an outside perspective on this????? Could the tides be turning?
ANYONE OVER HAMAS IDC
Sam Casell should be the guy out of those 3
Its gonna be JJ Redick with Coach K on facetime
JJ and Sam Cassell as an assistant
Imo JJ should be an assistant coach, wasn’t Kidd interviewed for HC before joining vogel?
I’m honestly not against JJ, I just hope they him group with a renowned staff
If they hire JJ I wonder if Coach K would be willing to join the organization as a consultant for a year? Not a full time schedule but someone that can watch film with JJ, bounce ideas back and forth, and help out in his first year as a coach.
Coach K getting involved? Oh yeah JJ you better deactivate your Twitter account cause you sir is a LAKERRRRR 😂
At least Coach K is giving the insights instead of the Rambis, I guess? lol
Brandon Ingram played for Duke too, would be a strong coach?
Based on how JJ has been fangirling over Lebron during the podcasts I don’t see how he’s going to command any authority over Lebron whatsoever. And I don’t buy the bullshit about wanting a meticulous grinder sort of coach. Sure they might SAY they want that, but that’s not why Redick would be brought in. He’d be brought first and foremost to appease Lebron.
This is going to play out just like the Steve Nash Nets— former player brought in to manage personalities instead of really coaching and growing the roster bottom up, who gets canned the second shit hits the fan. And the sad thing is that Redick would actually probably make a great coach, but with this completely unserious FO I don’t see how this is going to be a good launching point for his coaching career
Puhhleeeze let this happen
Need someone who can draw up an ato. So many times we came out of a timeout and managed to waste time and throw up a contested heave. I saw OKC last night pull off at least 3 great ones and even got a great bucket when they called time with less than 10 seconds on the clock
Why can’t it just be Coach K 🥲
why is every article coming out just subtly hit at JJ? should we just accept it? almost feels like the org is trying to get us used to the idea..
The coach is not going to make or break this team in terms of ability to get a championship. If JJ can command the locker room with buy-in from Lebron & AD, have an experienced coaching staff around him, plan for games and make appropriate in-game adjustments, then we have a fighting chance. It also comes down to having the right role players on this team. Vogel got stuck with Westbrook, Ham didn’t play Rui and Reaves early enough in the season & Christie never got his reps in. We need Pelinka to get us closer to Denver/Minnesota level of athleticism, depth, and consistency even if baby steps. We have the 1-2 punch with Lebron & AD and 3a-ish with Reaves. Let’s go!
JJ would be an awful choice. 0 experience when the window is now
I’ll take JJ, worst case scenario he suits up and hits some 3’s for us. Haha
Good news. Please God, take the coaching hiring decision out of the hands of the inept, unqualified, swindling charlatan scam artist Pelinka. Amen.
Damn… I started reading this thinking that Coach K would be the candidate being discussed… Not sure about JJ.
I’m sad they got rid of Phil Handy. I thought he would have made a good head coach.
Over under how many seasons will JJ last
I wouldn’t be opposed to Jay Wright either
Anyone else’s heart stop by accidentally interpreting that as “we’re getting coach K”?
Coach K giving his input instead of the Rambii is fucking PRICELESS.
Literally said ‘Thank God’ out loud after reading this.
If Lebron and Coach K both vouch for JJ, I wouldn’t be oppose to it.
Plus, if getting JJ means we’re getting Mitchell that’s a win.
JJ but with veteran assistants who can keep Bron in check.