The Los Angeles Lakers have parted ways with their head coach Darvin Ham, initiating a search for a replacement that reportedly involves multiple candidates. Among the potential contenders is former NBA player JJ Redick, known for his podcast alongside LeBron James.
In a recent episode of Gil’s Arena hosted by Gilbert Arenas, former NBA player Rashad McCants suggested that James is grooming Redick to assume the Lakers’ coaching role.
The Lakers’ coaching decision is pivotal, considering the diverse experience levels of the candidates mentioned. While Clippers head coach Ty Lue was considered, the Lakers intend to retain him with a contract extension, despite his team’s early playoff exit.
Redick emerges as a viable option for the Lakers, with McCants speculating that James is actively mentoring him for the position. The potential impact on James and Redick’s podcast, Mind The Game, is also a topic of interest should Redick secure the coaching role.
While player-coach podcasts are unprecedented, the reception to James and Redick’s collaboration has been notably positive among fans.
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