(Photo : Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images) DENVER, COLORADO – Former NBA participant JJ Redick works for ESPN at Ball Arena on December 25, 2023 in Denver, Colorado.
JJ Redick has a whole lot of doubters as he begins his new function because the Los Angeles Lakers head coach this season.
In a current rating finished by CBS Sports of all NBA head coaches for this upcoming 2024-25 season, Redick has been listed on the backside spot out of 30. According to author Sam Quinn, the choice is principally due to the first-year coach’s “lack of experience.”
“No, I am not prepared to offer a strong opinion on the coaching future of a podcaster. There just isn’t enough data to say much of anything here. Redick takes the bottom spot purely on lack of experience,” the sports activities journalist wrote.
The 2006 first-round choose of the Orlando Magic launched his podcast on Yahoo! Sports in 2016 and has been profitable within the podcast area. Before taking up the highest function with the Lakers, he launched a podcast with LeBron James in March 2024, “Mind the Game.” The present solely had 9 episodes earlier than it ended so Redick may deal with his new function as head coach.
“For the time being, and hopefully it’s a very, very long time, I am excommunicated from the content space,” the 40-year-old new coach informed ESPN in June.
“So there will be no podcast. I’m done with podcasting for now.”
This is his first time teaching within the NBA. After retiring in 2021, he entered the printed business, calling NBA video games for some networks whereas additionally internet hosting his podcasts.
Many questioned the Lakers’ determination to signal him as a head coach with out expertise. However, common supervisor Rob Pelinka defended Redick and stated he believes within the former participant’s “unique perspective and philosophy on basketball.”
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JJ Redick’s NBA Career
Redick performed 15 seasons within the NBA, from 2006 to 2021. He had had a strong profession and was recognized for his taking pictures capability, significantly from three-point vary. He shot 44.7% from the sphere and 41.5% from three in his profession.
While he did not accumulate particular person awards, he nonetheless left a mark on the league. He was among the many high 15 in NBA three-pointers on the time of retirement and made the playoffs for 13 consecutive years.
He was named the Naismith College Player of the Year in 2006 and was a two-time All-American First Team (2005 and 2006). He was additionally a two-time ACC Player of the TYear (2005 and 2006).
Redick’s first recreation as the brand new Lakers head coach shall be on October 22 versus the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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