Woj on Lakers' HC search: No OBVIOUS choice 👀 + Bronny James BACK in the Mock Draft 📈 | NBA Today

Adrian Wojnarowski, Richard Jefferson, Kendrick Perkins and Chiney Ogwumike join Malika Andrews on NBA Today to discuss the latest on the Los Angeles Lakers' search for a new head coach. Then, they discuss Bronny James being back in ESPN's Jonathon Givony and Jeremy Woo's Mock NBA Draft and where his best landing spot would be.
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[@dominick742]

They literally ask the same question everyday just change 2 words to make it sound different 😂

[@user-lc4xh9lh7o]

What else would you like them to talk about?

[@TairiqueTuray]

@@user-lc4xh9lh7o*Practice*

[@shahidmufti795]

@@user-lc4xh9lh7o anything except this.

[@musicksol]

why show a video package of Reddick? He gonna ball?"

[@rudi9358]

Lol I know right 😂😅😂😅

[@DJ_-]

JJ Redick gonna be the Lakers coach that's why

[@DJ_-]

He gonna be hitting 3s still when he practices as coach

[@Sneakerlife72]

😂

[@HamptonGuitars]

somebody (JJ?) is pushing for him to be Laker's coach

[@manfromwuhan5876]

Lakers can get even the best coach on earth but when your best player is a 40 yr old Bron it wont matter. Lakers should be prioritizing on building a roster and a star to help Bron and AD then you get a coach that fits with the personalilties.

[@MangoTroubles-007]

1st round exit or miss playoffs altogether in 2025

[@patch3324]

They acting like the Lakers aren’t going to hire JJ Redick. That’s a done deal!

[@rosenamajunas1159]

They obviously have no choice I mean no star coach wants the Lakers.

[@mikepanton]

@@rosenamajunas1159 No star coach is unemployed.

[@animax4510]

​@@mikepantonidk about that, Mark Jackson is pretty unemployed

[@rosenamajunas1159]

@@animax4510 yep

[@mikepanton]

@@animax4510 also not a star coach...he had a couple solid years of coaching a decade ago

[@KingC11]

The sarr kid looks to be set for the 1st pick in the draft and nobody is talking about him.

[@DJ_-]

Because ESPN loves LeBron James they don't care about basketball like we do

[@DJ_-]

ESPN in Los Angeles for a reason they're a joke

[@mangesh9034305]

Weak draft

[@MasterT2]

nobody cares this draft, lol

[@phantomgerald]

Because "Perth Wildcats Alex Sarr #1 pick" as the headline doesn't get the number of views unfortunately.

[@DomMoore-q3g]

They talk about this kid so much. I don’t even know what are top ten prospects 😂

[@TobyBartlett-gx9pi]

Deion Sanders sons don't even get this kind of attention and they can actually play. I would consider Deion as possibly one of the greatest athletes of all time.

[@marvinmj7075]

I took the kids to the playground today. Now I’m debating on getting pizza.

[@axelfernandez-ce8bq]

Get the pizza bro 💯

[@ImMaleik]

papa john’s for sure can’t go wrong with that

[@BronxMadeRayofficial]

⁠@@ImMaleikdominos is better choice

[@ImMaleik]

@@BronxMadeRayofficial only if your getting thin crust but papa john’s garlic sauce and jalapeño is like MJ 6-0 undefeated

[@BronxMadeRayofficial]

@@ImMaleik you right I can’t argue with that 🔥

[@karltaylor9470]

This is ridiculous they hype him up like a top 10 pick. 54 isn’t worth all this national attention

[@Mr.MasterOfMind]

i think youre missing the context.

[@MasterT2]

even if he will be the last to be drafted, it will be a national attention because he is Lebrons son and you cant do anything about it lol

[@oliviernikolcic3337]

And yet you are here my friend...

[@doctorbravestone2737]

Bronny first year average 5 mins/game 2points, 0 rebounds, 0assist / game LMAO

[@kevpier9326]

@@doctorbravestone2737some players don’t even get in the game or make a roster missing the bigger picture my boy

[@TheSaint_02]

I wish ESPN would call their NBA Live show LA and NY all that Fing matters to us. While 4 Conference Finals teams are a footnote.

[@SynthTerror]

Ever have allergies hit so hard you're convinced it's a head cold?

[@KazouProdz]

Justice for Kenny Lofton

[@believe1335]

JJ should just stick with his podcasts and being one of the top NBA analysts. Coaching is too stressful. He’s on top right now in the world of media!

[@mrmorellb]

Bronny won't even be talked about if his father isn't named Lebron. Smh

[@Ykkelvin]

Cap

[@IMvictory837]

Facts

[@BenisTOMANITOU-uu6nu]

But his father is LeBron one of the greatest to ever play that game

[@Ykkelvin]

@@IMvictory837 cap

[@David-hw9si]

I actually feel very bad for Bronny. I really don't think he's actually at NBA level (if he is, very low), but now he's effectively being fed to the wolves just to satisfy Lebron's wanting to play with his kid.

[@IMvictory837]

Stop fooling yourself. Bronny ain’t that guy

[@deionhampton1478]

He goin to nba. Plenty of players didn’t score over ten points and made it to nba

[@IMvictory837]

@@deionhampton1478 yes but to get this much media attention there’s gotta be expectations that they will thrive in the nba and he aint

[@assassin7250]

@@IMvictory837 they say the same thing about Lamelo Ball

[@arthasmenethil4297]

@@deionhampton1478he needs to stay in school. He has the tools but he’s frankly not an nba prospect right now. His stats and production are horrible. If his last name wasn’t James no one would talk about him

[@jordanbunch7694]

@@assassin7250lamello actually had a 20 point game in his career before bronny scores 10 and y’all act like he had 40 12 and 10 😂

[@민석-o7v]

Bronny is definitely not good enough rn to play in the NBA. He should probably stay all 4 years in college and develop. If a team drafts him, it’s to literally develop him into a draftable player. We gotta stop it with this nonsense.

[@David-hw9si]

Yep, I actually think Lebron is being very selfish to force this onto his son.

[@민석-o7v]

@@David-hw9si I’m sure LeBron didn’t mean any ill will by saying what he said, but that type of talk is supposed to be kept indoors, and not spoken for the whole world to dissect especially given his presence in the media and him being literally the most popular athlete in the NBA.

[@I.am_Groot]

@@David-hw9si Might be a smart move if he go undrafted can sign with the Lakers and if he gets taken in the 2nd round LA can pick him up for a few nickels

[@majorf-zl4vt]

Bronny will do well because his dad will tell other players signed to Klutch to not play defense or score on Bronny and in effect; fix NBA games. i do not know how this is still taking place when it is fully illegal now that online gambling is involved in NBA games

[@sxyli]

its his father he has been very open about wanting to play with bronny its clear LeGM is making bronny go to the draft when hes not ready it sucks to see the kid get so much hate because of all the attention ESPN is giving him im sure he wanted to stay in school and naturally get better

[@MrStuntmanMic]

Mock draft position in the late 50s as a Frosh = stay in school

[@TommyDavidVerbal]

Exactly

[@uthamanj]

Considering Lebron doesn't like Boston, that would be interesting.

[@will.davlin]

Wearing loose socks to bed is necessary for optimal sleep🟣🟡🔴🔴

[@BattleTruth]

malika andrews hasn't been fired yet

[@Top-Kek]

We probably have to deal with her for decades sadly.

[@DJ_-]

She needs to say something off air and someone needs to record her saying something awful that's only way she get fired

[@DJ_-]

Just like how Rachel got fired

[@cameronbolden5064]

When is shooting 40% and having a bad ast to to ratio a really well showing. It was improved from day one to say it was really well is really grading on a curve

[@Chapa-pa-pa]

Little bro is 6 feet with a medical history.

[@majorf-zl4vt]

Heart attack was fake and staged in Hollywood California by his Hollywood film producer dad in Hollywood, California. i say this to point that it created so there is “that health” excuse for a 6’1 overweight nepobaby that should not be in the NBA combine, mock draft let alone the USC roster where he stole the scholarship of a more deserving young man but Lebron is for the young black men in the media though, right? Lol

[@TommyDavidVerbal]

Exactly

[@pangoolal7512]

It doesn't matter if he laugh like Spongebob Squarepants also, he Lebron's son

[@Livingmiracle_]

Just make bronnt go #1 since y’all wont talk about anyone else

[@stunnabreezy3]

There are not 54 guys better than Bronny

[@TaniOludipe]

Why isn’t anyone hiring Mark Jackson?

[@DJ_-]

Right he needs another chance in the nba

[@mrc5425]

Because nobody wants to hear "hand down man down" 5,000 times a day.

[@johntran-qj5it]

​@@mrc5425facts...his catchphrase are keeping him out of a coaching job

[@mario101151]

He's blackballed

[@HoHarris2024]

racism

[@christobellwilson103]

I JUST KNEW they were gonna show interest in Micah following the Timberwolves success

[@lakersin556]

If the Lakers hire JJ I'll be forced to leave the organization. I hope Jeanie doesn't force my hand. 💜💛🏀

[@KTHOMAS78]

Hey ESPN Who are the top 10 players in the draft????

[@michaelwightman4358]

David Adelman 🤞🏻

[@haqctrix]

Lakers need to trade austin reaves for some draft picks to get bronny early before another team pick him

[@HoHarris2024]

lol. Bronny we will not be drafted.

[@michelw81]

Lakers maybe taken a look outside the States. Europe has a lot of coaches

[@sethwoodsyt]

LeBron is rich enough, certainly his "legacy" is more important and even more valuable for his future than a few extra contract dollars.. Why hasn't LeBron taken a huge paycut to get a better overall roster instead of always having vet minimum deals surround him and a star...

[@rudi9358]

Cos he's greedy

[@nicholashewitt6556]

How many CEO take a pay cut or refuse their bonuses to ensure there are no layoffs or that a quality candidate gets brought in? I’m not saying it hasn’t happened but the rarity of that and athletes are more likely to take a pay cut so it’s not that big a deal for those that won’t. You know who and what they are about, which is not a good or bad thing.

[@BBB17470]

😂😂 Jasón Whitlock said they trying to make bronny the make a wish kid , you know when they let special kid score a touchdown 😂😂

[@TheMeowingBirdMovies]

I can't believe they wanna make two more pirates movies without Johnny Depp.....what a travesty

[@gregorywashington7525]

Why is Mark Jackson not in the conversation!?

[@ronnflores5333]

My choice would be JJ. He could be the next Steve Kerr. Who Knows. All the others haven't really done much as a Head Coach either.

[@Coco-de2ei]

He’s wrong. Rob pelinka was a sports agent beforehand. Jj redick was a client of theirs when he played basketball. Jj will be the coach politics

[@leetraviusmckay314]

"everything is earned nothing is given" 💯

[@christobellwilson103]

His father did all the earning for that whole family. Either u gotta go out there n earn it yourself or your family earns it for you

[@SlimetoBuckets]

Don’t act like he haven’t been working not his fault all ya set a higher standard for him

[@ty24694]

I wish Doc was available

[@ashian23x65]

The skilled James that comes from that house is Bryce

[@HeyUncleA]

Kendrick Perkins about to drop they not like us bball mixtape

[@DaFactsNoNonsense1713]

They could hire Mark Jackson, but they'd only do that if they were actually trying to win

[@Dats_dope]

Why not terry scotts

[@aidanglenane8330]

I’d rather have James Borrego he’s an established coach and actually a pretty good one

[@bbking778]

Bronny has been gifted everything in his career 😂😂

[@PatrickMun-w3m]

i feel like jj can still suit up and be useful for a team right now.

[@nicktaylor2551]

Funny how perk will say everything is earned not given. But Bronny will get more opportunities because of his dad.

[@gabrielpaco273]

Celtics to draft Bronny would be very hilarious. I remember LeBron saying Celtics are the only team he wouldn't like to play for!

[@stephaniegorman2611]

Always talking about my boys the Lakers swinging on they’re 🥜 in the season and in the off season

[@ColinCaptures]

Why is LeBron on the split screen with Bronny ?? This is what Bronny has said he doesn't want.. he wants to be known as Bronny James not LeBron's son. Give the man his respect ESPN

[@kreepalo26]

Let’s see how these pro day workouts go to

[@jallison5457]

Let’s be real. Let’s say a college player averaged almost 5 points a game. And shot 36% from the field and 26% from the three. And let’s say he was the eight leading scorer on his team. Who thinks that player would be considered to be a first round pick? Is Bronny James getting this much coverage if his last name wasn’t James? We all know the answer to that.

[@chet174able]

He’s been given his whole life. He wasn’t even good enough for his high school team over other players. Not that he’s not good but he’s not great enough to be discovered like he is

[@mangesh9034305]

Boston Celtics drafting Bronny would be LeBron's worst nightmare 😂 I'm here for it. Bronny can be mentored by Holiday, White and Pritchard.

[@ashian23x65]

Just the talk about Bronny being drafted shows how much of a joke the league has become

[@OnlyMrMartin]

If it was all about the name... What happened to Jordan's sons?

[@xerospades]

They didn't play well so they didn't get covered as such. Ronnie only making five points per game and is not even being good compared to the others above him and yet he's getting all the media covers in the world. There's literally no other reason to do such things except for the fact his daddy name is LeBron. They keep hyping that young man up just to fail

[@montalirecords]

Jordan never pushed for his son to be on the league. His son is 6'3, scored 1100+points in 3 years, was all conference as a sophomore and played on two 20 plus win teams. Different era

[@OnlyMrMartin]

@@montalirecords Because he knew they couldn't cut it... 🗑️

[@noahhernandez6362]

Miami Heat in 2nd round .. with out development program we can get him right

[@asdedkwan123]

All the head coach for the lakers end up just the scapegoat for LBJ

[@Tennymanzzor]

I never seen a kid go up and down with prediction on where he may be drafted

[@bogus_moon6015]

As long as Perk is ok with, it's all fine 😅

[@theophilusone7]

Becky Hammond should coach the Leakers! 🤑🤑🤑

[@deaniart]

I have an even better idea: How about Bill Belichick?

[@DJ_-]

I wouldn't mind seeing Becky Hammond coaching the Lakers

[@rocmedia4969]

Forget lakers entertain the thought of kd to the bucks

[@squanch486]

Just remember, you doing all this lying for a 40 year old man's dream.. not a kid's dream....

[@dee4eva]

I’m watching prime golden state can’t believe how good they were

[@bbking778]

How can anyone take the NBA seriously if Bronny gets drafted 😂😂

[@hannibalburgess7517]

Bronny average about the same michael jordan sons average in high school...most kids in high school that will be great usually dominate..30 + points a game

[@charkyicenhour587]

Noo... nba finals... top 4 fastest teams.... right now. Crazy finals

[@Slb5988]

How much is espn spending on hyping James draft stock wow

[@DJ_-]

JJ Redick the next Pat Riley

[@raymundturner1140]

😑🤣😑😂

[@user-pt8df9su8y]

He dnt belong in the mock draft this is insane

[@AridGems]

Bronny's game is what Lebron would be if he was 6'1. Factz. I've been a Laker fan since 88. Old head here. I'll be glad when Lebron retires or goes to another team. I'm tired of the circus that follows this dude. Lakers are a proud franchise. They don't to thirst for championships. Let's rebuild around AD and others already.

[@TommyDavidVerbal]

The scouts say bronny is Trash. Yall act like ppl are stupid. Bronny should go into construction and be a brick layer

[@humbledjjerry1706]

He can be Baron Davis if they allow him to grow 2 years!

[@kendalyb8642]

Let’s go bronny 🤝🏿

[@smodiddley]

Yo if Bron wasn’t still in the league this dude wouldn’t even be drafted. At best *maybe* he’d play overseas

[@arcellmcgowan1517]

I hope this means Sam I Am will be coming to the Bucks bench 💪🏾

[@Unconvinced1]

Bronny to the Spurs confirmed

[@shipwreck8847]

Alright, I'll say it...... LET'S Bring back Russell Westbrook to coach.

[@ashian23x65]

JJ may not want it now.. it's been built up too much.

[@Franklyn-um5zi]

Can you all let this kid live his dream

[@JHBROCHACHO]

Hunter's stats in college what got him here 18pts 4.1reb2.5ast 48%fg Bronny has 4.8pts 2.8reb2.1ast36%fg 😂😂😂 Bronny has a good drill and 13 pts he passes Hunter sallis yeah that makes sense 😂😂😂 they say all the good reasons he's not ready but should still be drafted crazy he in the same situation as Shareef O'Neal give him a tryout but don't waste a draft pick on him

[@Ykkelvin]

I hope the clippers draft bronny

[@JayBron-vb4ym]

Lakers should hire j j and rebuild the team . Trade AD and start over LeBron is 40 years old he can’t carry a team anymore

[@uberexpress4268]

Omg yall really on this mans meat

[@dacrib5350]

Why would the Celtics draft him? 😂 So they can never get another Klutch player ever again? He's going undrafted to the Lakers or they'll burn that second rounder on him.

[@HoHarris2024]

How about ESPN do some real journalism and investigate Leflop and his obvious steroid abuse.

[@WeedCesar]

Acorrding to Richard Jefferson The Raptors 905 is the G Leauge lol

[@mrc5425]

My opinion is Lakers need to get rid of Lebron today as their #1 problem. What more do you need to see? Enough of the team going through multiple coaches and players, yet still haven't won a regular season "real" championship.

[@TOREITUP]

2nd Round Draft is going to be Bronny Day

[@daiesison]

I would literally pick him first in the draft and tell LeBron to come to my team

[@JoshBlackesh]

Lets be honest folks if you were one of the thirty nba gm's, would you take bronny???

[@matthewanderson8770]

2 words. Frank. Vogel ... only reason it didnt work was Russ

[@NathanielJohnson-kx6rf]

Why these people keep lying he is not no were near being ready to play in nba.

[@tcos918]

Lakers need a head coach willing to get rid of Lebron. Get it over with, ruffle some feathers and get a head start on rebuilding this franchise. Get some value out of Bron while you can instead of letting this thing fizzle out for years to come and handicapping the team into the next decade.

[@SGTWinchester85]

Marc Jackson

[@rosenamajunas1159]

No decorated coach wants the the Lakers now.

[@rutoojinn]

Looking for the next scapegoat hmm... Personally I will volunteer. I will just be getting the title only. LBJ will be the one running the team :D. I will just go to every game for free and get paid millions. It isn't a terrible gig.

[@ericcolburn9872]

Won't matter, they will fire the coach next year plus at least bronny can't start at the local YMCA league 😂

[@marving0mez]

Stan Van Gundy as coach

[@christophercurry6543]

What about David fizdale mark Jackson?