Lakers are zeroing in on JJ Redikk to be the next coach of the Lakers (Shams)

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JJ literally has interviewed and connected with players from all levels on his podcast. Superstars to high level role players. A joint show with Bron.

Where is this narrative that he won't be able to relate to players? From watching his content with players I don't see there being a communication barrier there that people keep bringing up. If anything I see the opposite
Talking on a podcast with a player and coaching a player are two different things. As a coach, you are a authority figure and to be viewed as such, you can't have the same friendly relationship that got you the podcast.
 

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So is the nikka hired or not? fukk is "zeroing in"? How is that different from "frontrunner" which came out weeks ago? I mean Lue was so close he had a Lakers birthday cake and obviously Bron's support and that didnt happen. If they know who they want so bad whats the hold up in hiring him? Wouldnt you want him in the building with your GM ASAP?
 

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JJ knows his shyt. The issue isn't can he draw up plays, or make adjustments, or put in a good rotation. He'll be a rookie coach but I'm sure he'll figure that out.

The other part of being a coach is managing players and working with talent to play their best. He may have been doing that towards the end of his career, I dunno. But I think LA hiring another first time coach for this veteran squad is a mistake.

But if their main concern is to grab headlines and revenue. And if LeBron is content with just getting playoffs births then do it :yeshrug:
Who is the veteran coach they could get though that would make a difference?? Keep in mind that it’s also a cheap organization.
 

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They really hired LeBron's podcast co-host :pachaha:
Gotta credit McCants, he called this shyt as soon as that podcast started. They made that shyt just so it would be more palatable when they hired a coach with zero experience for a supposed win now team


I give it until December before he gets his own "terrorist" nickname when they're in 10th place. Osama Bin Redikk smh
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