Lakers Officially Hire JJ Redick as Head Coach

The Los Angeles Lakers have officially hired JJ Redick as their new head coach, signing him to a four-year contract worth approximately $32 million. This marks Redick's first coaching role after a 15-year NBA career and subsequent stint as an ESPN analyst. Despite no prior coaching experience, Redick's long playing career and relationship with LeBron James likely influenced the decision. Redick was not the Lakers' first choice; they initially offered Dan Hurley a six-year, $70 million deal, which he declined to stay at UConn. Concerns have been raised about Redick's potential struggles in the Lakers' locker room. The Lakers aim to finalize his coaching staff before the upcoming NBA draft on June 26.