Surprisingly, the Los Angeles Lakers agreed to the arrival of JJ Redick, ex-Clippers, as coach of the franchise for the next four years
This Thursday, the 20th, the Los Angeles Lakers reached an agreement for a new coach. According to ‘ESPN’, the Californian franchise will have the recently retired JJ Redick in command of the team. Currently working as a commentator, the former player received the proposal a few days ago and is already putting together his coaching staff.
Redick is about to turn 40 and is just over six months older than LeBron James, the Lakers’ main player. According to the North American publication, the franchise’s management believes that the first job as coach will be beneficial for both parties and, for this reason, should sign a four-year contract with the former winger.
The Los Angeles Lakers were looking for a new coach and had James Borregotechnical assistant at New Orleans Pelicans, as favorite name. However, in recent days, after a refusal to Dan Hurleycollege basketball coach, the franchise saw an opportunity in JJ Redick, who played for rival Los Angeles Clippers during his playing days.
Source: sportbuzz
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