Straight Talk: Beverley Confronts JJ Redick After Shocking Lakers Coaching News
What has been considered a real shock, ex-player of the basketball NBA club JJ Redick is said to be soon joining the Lakers as its head coach. This news published by Shams Charania of The Athletic is earthshaking in the basketball fraternity.
Charania revealed that the Lakers are considering only JJ Redick as their candidate for the post of head coach of the team. At this point, it appears that though a decision has not been made, Redick is favored to have the job at this juncture. This would be a very strategic addition to the Lakers, who need to re-group after the season from hell.
Patrick Beverley’s Congratulatory Message
Following the news, NBA veteran Patrick Beverley took to social media to send his congratulations to Redick. Beverley, known for his fiery personality and competitive spirit, shared his message on X (formerly Twitter):
Specifically, Beverley and JJ Redick are former LA Clippers players; however, the above-mentioned two never shared the pitch during their time with the team. Beverley also had a stint with the Lakers thus he has a feel of both teams in the L.A franchise.
JJ Redick’s Relationship with LeBron James
JJ Redick’s association with Lakers star LeBron James gives this story another angle. Both are co-hosts of the “Mind the Game” podcast, have seen them discuss various issues happening in basketball. Although it had been stated that James was not involved in the coaching search, one cannot discuss the relationship between James and Redick and not think that this had an impact on the decision.
This is the first time that Redick would be taking up a head coaching position in the NBA if he is hired officially. The Lakers signed JJ Redick who was a top shooter and a smart player who had a lot of basketball intelligence when playing. He seems to demonstrate adequate knowledge of the game as well as people management skills that may benefit a team that wants to restore the championship season.
The Lakers’ coaching search process is still ongoing, and steps remain before a final decision is made. However, the strong indications favoring Redick suggest that the franchise is ready to take a bold step in a new direction. As the NBA community awaits the official announcement, the anticipation is growing for what could be a transformative hire for the Los Angeles Lakers.
