After months of speculation, the Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly appointed JJ Redick as their new head coach. This marks Redick’s first head coaching job in professional basketball, a significant step in his post-playing career. As he steps into this new role, former NBA star Earvin Magic Johnson shared his thoughts on the hiring in an X post.
“I’m cautiously optimistic that this new hire is a success for both the Lakers and JJ Redick. I enjoyed watching him as a player – great 3-point shooting, high basketball IQ, passion for the game, and mental and physical toughness. If he can bring how he played professionally to the Lakers – this could work out!” Johnson wrote on social media.
Redick’s NBA career spanned 15 years, during which he played for several teams. Nevertheless, despite his extensive knowledge and experience, he has never held a head coaching position at any level. Johnson acknowledged this in his post, pointing out Redick’s challenges in transitioning from player to coach.
“But will his transition from star basketball player to head coach end up like Steve Kerr, Jason Kidd, Ty Lue, or Doc Rivers or the former NBA players turned coaches who weren’t successful?” Johnson added it to his post.
The Lakers are a storied franchise with a history of success, and the expectations for their head coach are always high. Hence, the lack of prior coaching experience raises questions about how well Redick will adapt to the new responsibilities and pressures of the job.
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