JJ Redick (Image Source: Getty Images)ESPN will try to replace the NBA veteran in the broadcast booth, as JJ Redick is expected to start coaching the LA Lakers next season. Redick has established himself in the booth, calling several games on national television during the season and announcing the NBA Finals for ESPN. ESPN is currently trying to find a replacement.
The New York Post reports that Tim Legler, an NBA veteran who has often appeared on Redick’s podcast, may replace him. The former guard and Redick have remained friends, with the former frequently participating in his “Old Man and the Three” podcast.
Legler’s admiration of Scott Van Pelt earlier this week prompted Ryan Glasspiegel of the New York Post to speculate that the former guard would take JJ Redick’s position in the radio booth:
“For years, Legler has wanted to do more games, but ESPN decision-makers resisted giving him a bigger workload onsite as he is so valuable in studio, particularly with Van Pelt. However, ESPN leadership has warmed up to the idea of him calling more games, sources said.”
Legler has also continued to be a significant presence in the ESPN studios during the NBA season, even if he would like to call games on television. JJ Redick’s exit from ESPN has created fresh opportunities, even though the network had supposedly opposed the notion given his astute in-studio commentary.
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