Could JJ Redick bring the Lakers BACK INTO CONTENTION? 👀 'Absolutely not!' - Zach Lowe | NBA Today

Zach Lowe, Chiney Ogwumike and Kendrick Perkins join Malika Andrews on NBA Today to debate whether a new coach could bring the Los Angeles Lakers back into NBA Championship contention after Adrian Wojnarowski reported JJ Redick interviewed for the head coaching job over the weekend.
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[@markarmage3776]

Dude is just a podcaster, not a wizard.

[@rayray9776]

JJ is very articulate when he speaks, he's not your average podcaster, or even your average tv sports personality. He's an X and O's type of guy. Definitely he has the mind for being a coach.

[@cocoqtpi]

he'd coach the lakers to having the Wizards record 😭

[@rajmathew6220]

@@rayray9776 Sounds like he'd be better with tic tac toe

[@rayray9776]

@@rajmathew6220 all I know is that I can beat you in tac tac toe

[@sup9542]

NBA coaches aren't drawing up plays like NFL coaches...nowhere near that. It's more about personality management and basic understanding of what works and doesn't work against each team. He should work his way up like anyone else.

[@danj4736]

tragic clickbait from ESPN omg

[@blablablaa14]

This exact topic would be used at least 30 more times after JJ is hired

[@cruzinthruspace]

It's so accurate when the headline reads JJ redick interviews for the Lakers and they show nothing but LeBron James talking to JJ clips lol

[@jackxiao9702]

"The GM will decide whether JJ becomes the coach" - the public "I AM the GM!" - Lebron

[@RICO_SUAVE21]

Says a lot about the lakers when they have to considering Reddick for coach since no one else with actual qualifications wants the job 😂😂😂😂

[@gloryroad7452]

No other coaches is doing nothing anyway we had 6 different NBA champions in 6 years nobody repeated only Boston & Miami was in the finals like 2 times in that span & only 1 of them won so the crown is still open till someone repeats

[@tae5257]

People talk about jj like he’s a basketball genius I don’t see it he’s in over his head with this lakers job

[@RodneyShoaf-xm6fu]

This is a joke Jerry buss wouldn't have let this loser be hired. Sam casell at least got assistant coaching experience

[@StephenBoesch]

who's better than him?

[@DaFactsNoNonsense1713]

pretty obvious

[@arioca]

@@StephenBoeschThe correct question is: Who’s not better than him?

[@StephenBoesch]

@@arioca Tired take. Everyone's up and arms because a cerebral guy is up for the job. Thinking is actually good folks.

[@cruzinthruspace]

Probably has to get hired first.

[@RICO_SUAVE21]

JJ as head coach will last one season 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Harun-cd6jz]

JJ Redick is drawing up plays on a clip board with zero opposition and there is no coach on the other end to adjust to. How is that impressive? This is like the Dallas Cowboys hiring me for OC because my plays work in Madden's "offense only" practice mode. Of course all of his x's and o' will work on a podcast because he literally isn't coaching against anyone. I cant believe that people are impressed with that. I feel like people only vouch for him because Lebron wants him.

[@jchaney229]

Isn't his only coaching experience coaching his kids?

[@mr.nimbus537]

That podcast is some of the worst propaganda I've ever seen.

[@dwade6322]

Lol. If JJ is a candidate to be a great coach than so is every college/pro player who dresses well. 🙄

[@jimmcmeen761]

JJ played in the pros for several years. He’s definitely better than a college player. Not saying he’s coaching material but dude knows his stuff. He wasn’t a scrub player either

[@bankofwerner4206]

Absolutely not!

[@peytonspehn6291]

You definitely don’t know ball

[@dwade6322]

@@peytonspehn6291 an neither does JJ. he said Larry Bird wasn't a good 3 point shooter,but in his time he was..also said Jerry West played with 'plumbers' ...Lol. what has JJ done 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bankofwerner4206]

@@dwade6322 Of course, those were exaggerations.

[@kelvinrussell6318]

Well u Bron Honey bears 🐻 got your head coach with JJ have fun 😂Bron got his coach I feel bad for the Lakers

[@tylerk4641]

All I'm gonna say is throwing out the term "play in team" is a way different meaning in the west than it is in the east. The east play in teams just suck bc the east ain't deep. The west play in teams are just about 50 win teams like the lakers, warriors, suns, kings etc in that mix that all feel they have a shot to go all the way depending on matchups, health, etc. Can lakers have a solid shot at competing for a championship? Ofc. Mavericks showed that this year. Most people questioned if they'd even make playoffs after missing it completely last season and here they are in NBA finals. But it's gonna come down to what changes they make roster wise and what seed they finish prior to playoffs. They don't need another star. They need better fitting/ more reliable role players. When you play nuggets and only one dude on your bendh scores basically the entire series and 2-3 of your starters ( DLO, Rui, Reaves) basically stink as we saw it cost them. Had there starters of those 3 put up what they averaged in regular season and they got more production out of there bench they would have beaten Denver. They lead 70% of the minutes in Series yet bc those guys struggled they were never able to close it.

[@jaerock3908]

LAKERS ARE BUGGIN SMH THEY A MESS

[@pg13pacernation30]

Let’s hope doesn’t end up like Steve Nash 😂

[@CoachDarren]

I'm not a Laker fan but if the Lakers hired JJ Redick as Coach they are going to set this franchise way back. Nothing against JJ but he isn't the right person for this Job.

[@moonman0506]

I think jj will actually do good

[@mkingadiffernce]

Why

[@moonman0506]

@@mkingadiffernce I do believe that he can draw up plays and have them in better positions thru out the game … and he ain’t scared to make the adjustments required… I really can’t put it but there is something about him

[@jetGg8819]

@@moonman0506where’s your proof?

[@thetruth7089]

Man drew up 1 play on a podcast now he can coach mayne they gonna dude look like a fool the players already don’t like him

[@DaFactsNoNonsense1713]

you're not thinking then = liar

[@burnout3722]

Gonna take a whole lot of miracles to fix that team. JJ ain't one of them.

[@matthewstuart840]

Lakers were in the WCF a year ago. That’s called “being a contender”. Just stop hating on LA fans to drive your sorry ratings.

[@Dr._Wan___PharmD]

Save yourself some sanity and stay away from LA.

[@prod2one]

Ridiculous take ESPN. Be better.

[@tcos918]

Lakers need to stop wasting time and just let Bron coach from the floor because that's what's going to happen anyway.

[@Ginoscafesoftballsux]

Leflop is not intelligent enough

[@chrisanthony408]

DONT SWITCH UP WHEN THEY WINNING GAMES!!!

[@vincel8446]

He couldn't help them if he coaches or if he plays, there roster is 🗑️

[@CrabbyOldLady]

It's official as of last night. The Lakers lost to the team (Denver) that lost to the team (Minnesota) that lost to the team (Dallas) that lost to the champion.

[@daves5445]

Until the Lakers are owned by a solid and well put together corporation and staffed by a well run front office with strong basketball acumen, this team will continue to flounder as a play in team with an early bounce out. As assembled, a nice start would be to replace Pelinka with Bob Myers. Wishful thinking on my part!

[@Rhapsody8850]

None of you predicted the Mavs to be good enough to make the Finals. Stop acting like you mfs know so much 😂

[@aaronpeerapruk4775]

If LBJ is too much. Why they put LBj as a coach

[@tyqwanmuhammad]

The media really needs to stop this you can’t tell me that a team that was up 10 every game against the the defending champs don’t have enough to win a championship this all comes down to coaching they have enough to win they need a coach that knows how to manage a game and don’t wait after the team made a run and took the lead to call a timeout

[@danieltatum4262]

Your right but also wrong bcos u can make the same case for a lot of other teams aswl

[@tyqwanmuhammad]

@@danieltatum4262 yea you can all I’m saying that they need to stop talking like they have no chance to contend at all the west is wide open we just seen the Mavs a fifth seed go to the finals in the west coaching does matter a couple plays can change a playoff series or game if the nuggets don’t choke a 20 point lead in a game 7 we could be talking bout them in the finals bout to repeat

[@ishyameru6232]

That's one team that's not every team and every team has a different playstyle. If that's the case why did the Wolves who beat the defending champs get stomped out by the Mavericks

[@tyqwanmuhammad]

@@ishyameru6232 because the nba is all about matchups if Denver plays Dallas Denver wins if lakers played Okc first round they beat them

[@blackcat4859]

There are only a few real contenders every year. The Lakers were as healthy as they can get when it comes to their top players and still went into the play-in as the 8th seed. If they were a actual contender they should have at least be top 4/5 seed

[@magnoliamo7004]

They need someone with actual coaching experience and playoff knowledge. Someone the players can respect and adhere to. Had nothing to do with player accountability the coaching sucked last two coaches would sub players in at the wrong time and assign horrible defensive assignments. The defense rotation was horrible and they turned the ball over like a 12U team!

[@mheiseus]

Pat Riley was a broadcaster before he was made head coach so...

[@bigbdagoat84]

Pat was also an assistant first too.

[@mheiseus]

@@bigbdagoat84 for a season, yes.

[@nateroy9412]

​​@@bigbdagoat84 Stan Van Gundy worked with Pat he should be the Lakers head coach or Mark jackson.

[@freddie_ford]

Redick is a good fit for the lakers. He will be a good scapegoat for Lebron. He doesn’t need to prove anything coz it’s his first coaching job 🤣

[@berdugosocials9854]

Perk you’d be out of job if you don’t talk about the Lakers and LeBron. Those 2 entities sells and that’s how business work. You want to talk about something else, do your own podcast and count how many listeners you have for the topic you want to talk about.

[@Defort-jd8xe]

1:31 if you want to listen to somebody that knows what he's talking about.

[@Brsrafal]

How u mention artest but not gasol

[@DripSirius]

just sign sam cassell lakers!

[@Michael-u2n4g]

Now it makes sense why JJ was downplaying the level of players Michael Jordan played against. SMH Lebron Sneaky James at work.

[@RB-Q]

Lebron, either go to the Mavs or Cavs… The Lakers aren’t going anywhere.

[@RichardHuff-wk4ec]

Zack Edey.

[@alexcueto]

JJ hasn’t even been hired yet shut up

[@breonmitchell2443]

0 experience coaching its Tittle could he bring lakers to contender😂💀😂💀💀💀💀😂😂😂😂get fired 1 month in job

[@jimmcmeen761]

Lebron doesn’t have long left. So coach may outlast him for once haha

[@DaFactsNoNonsense1713]

JJ doesn't have a job if Lebron's not there, so he's literally getting hired, to get fired = once Lebron's gone, so is JJ = that's probably why they're not sure about him because they're not sure if Lebron's staying = this will most likely get solved during or after the draft because if LAL doesn't pick Bronny, Lebron's probably leaving = that's why LAL haven't made a decision yet = they're not trying to waste more time/money with Lebron's nonsense = that's why they tried to hire Hurley, but Lebron didn't want him because he'd actually have to act like a player, not GM or coach = LAL trying to hire Hurley, singled that they're probably done coddling Lebron......but if they hire JJ, then that's not true

[@kinsoncooper7333]

Look at LeBron weasel-ing his way into the limelight...

[@mariogreo9419]

how even dare u say that , when only adequate person jj is talking 0 about this. give respect till after finals u mofos ........

[@ItzSincerexD]

Maybe the last game of the season today and all we see is talk about lakers head coach like cmom yall on crack

[@Frankieefootballmundial]

We won’t know till preseason

[@Donveto4445]

Once again..... this whole "they've been a play in team every year" shyt.... without the play in existing... what would they be??? A PLAYOFF TEAM.... THERE ARE 8 TEAMS IN THE PLAYOFFS.... without the play in they would just be IN THE PLAYOFFS... my god movement of the fg post when it comes to Lebron and the Lakers ....also matchups are a thing..... they are actually a decent matchup for anyone but the nuggets..... and kings apparently... that's why it was win one game and jump 4 spaces in the west... smh listening to the most biased statements... none of them have liked lebron except for perk but he doesn't anymore

[@Jonathan-wx2qh]

Its been a wrap for the Lakers long time ago. Clippers have better chemistry than Lakers ever will

[@mkingadiffernce]

What

[@Frankieefootballmundial]

The warriors could be good again

[@josephus8193]

No 😢

[@DonSirKarlo]

How about mase you know hes an expert.... or maybe camron...yo lebron is biggest fraud eva 😅😅😅

[@johnwat9658]

Can’t bring a team to the top with a trash and old roster with no young talent

[@sebaztionabsolution]

pos jj LEklutch rhetoric ben talkn mad shyt bout the legends 2 prop up LEzesty ramone shames. they keep sayn he has a brilliant basketball mind an is eloquent. this all jus semantics @ this point.😂😂😂

[@darrylanderson4764]

JJ will be able to protect bonny James from the other players in nba physical play and neither can his daddy, hahaha hahaha

[@youngpower24]

No

[@estebancerra1]

JJ Redick is a pretender and usurper. He trashed prior generations of basketball All Stars as a mechanism to get noticed. But Greatness recognizes Greatness. All you need do is look at the respect and admiration seen when the NBA assembled the 50 Greatest Basketball players of all time as proof JJ Redick is not relevant. Redick was not once selected for an All-Star team during his career. He was never a star in the NBA he was at best, just a role player..

[@knockout9446]

Nope

[@arbitScaleModels]

The question is, will players take JJ's lead for longer than one weekend? What has he done? It will be a joke. He wont last a few months.

[@DaFactsNoNonsense1713]

no one takes JJ seriously

[@ThriveEveryday1]

First like

[@JaylaGoggins]

Chiney always touching Perk… isn’t she married?

[@TheRealShotClock24]

Let’s hire Mark Jackson… pick up Klay Thompson on go from there 💯

[@kimchi2780]

Mark Jackson wasn't a good coach though.

[@Frankieefootballmundial]

Imagine Klay Thompson with the mavs then they will have depth to win the chip next year

[@sowingandreaping7871]

The Lakers are a joke.

[@Lord_LeGOD_IS_BETTER]

My king will bring them to the promised land. No one is stopping my king.

[@jetGg8819]

Hey LAL, just sign JJ LeDdick! Enough of the circus pls. 😂😂😂

[@RodneyShoaf-xm6fu]

Every One who has experience Sam casell Jeff van gundy

[@DaFactsNoNonsense1713]

Van Gundy LITERALLY works for BOS right now

[@VE9911]

No. Lets move on.

[@joelanderson4303]

Hi hasn’t even coached a high school team cuz he cleft a podcast and he reports before a game. Marc Jackson , Jeff vangundy, there’s plenty coaches with experience

[@MrKkilla24]

I WILL NOT BE WATCHING THE LAKERS UNTIL LEBRON HAS RETIRED IF J.J. IS HIRED... JERRY BUSS IS TURNING IN HIS GRAVE AND HAS BEEN SINCE KOBE RETIRED💯💯🤦🏿🤦🏿. R.I.P

[@Shaolin91z]

😆 shows you far the franchise has fallen

[@brandancarroll6936]

My only gripe with sports media is that they speak like they know exactly how everything is going to go. You don’t know for certain anything it’s sports, anything is possible.

[@DaFactsNoNonsense1713]

What a dumb question = Steve Nash SUCKED as a coach, but was a great player vs. JJ was a TERRIBLE player, who was mostly clueless on the court, without help from coaches HE DID NOT RESPECT FOR GIVING HIM A CHANCE TO PLAY = JJ has NO CLUE what being a coach means + he has NO CLUE what winning basketball in the NBA, even looks like in real-time = JJ's going to FAIL miserably & we will ALL be there to laugh, when it happens because JJ deserves to get embarrassed, just being himself

[@cocoqtpi]

JJ Redick being the lakers HC would be so much great content from awful coaching please hire him lakers 🙏🙏

[@nateroy9412]

Stan van gundy should be lakers head coach or Mark johnson.

[@shubhamlele5395]

ESPN falls to a new low everytime an unworthy laker is brought up

[@Carfeu]

Dude is mid as a podcaster not even as a coach. Bron justa wants a soft coach that won’t get on his way.

[@jay5jay]

Funny how HATED THE LAKERS R LOL F IT WHEN U THE BEST THIS HAPPENS

[@chrisanthony408]

THEY JUST SALTY JJ IS LEAVING THEM FOR GREENER PASTURES!!!

[@DaFactsNoNonsense1713]

if you worked with JJ, you wouldn't be "salty" that he's leaving, you'd probably throw him a party + try to get him to leave sooner = NOBODY likes JJ, not even white people

[@keeponballin6094]

LABRON FOR COACH/PLAYER !!!

[@Namarrr]

Usually it takes awhile for former NBA players to become a good coach. JJ is not removed far enough from the game to become a good coach right away in my opinion, Jason Kidd is just getting right.

[@pastordavidhorn9982]

Lakers

[@Jonathan-wx2qh]

No

[@bezzmillz]

The lakers hc job was supposed to go to Kendrick Perkins but he messed that up 😂