JJ Redick On Selecting Lakers Assistant Coaches

[@Jay24962]

Rondo would be a great addition to the staff

[@luscioushermit8154]

Whyd I read this as ronaldo- 💀 Im cooked 💀

[@OnewYork]

Rondo retired from the NBA .. Rondo is ALSO experiencing LEGAL difficulties right now

[@rickstevenson267]

@@OnewYorkWe’re trying to get a basketball coach not a politician. Here, the juice is worth the squeeze

[@CharlieBonner-b9m]

It has to be a great addition TO JJ

[@ashunt29]

I just said they need Rondo the other day. Has Rondo been selected already or is this pic a suggestion for JJ?

[@SixthSensNumbTheDrifter]

Rondo teaching Bronny 🔥

[@alphonsolora7635]

Rondo aint playing second fiddle to this organization.And he isnt answering to a coach who has allegations about race,feminism and a ego maniac.

[@KennyHunxho]

@@alphonsolora7635damn what’s wrong with J.J?

[@ryanbrown3636]

Rondo can be Player/coach

[@tyrellleach1846]

​@@alphonsolora7635when did Rondo tell you all this? You talking like you have had even a single conversation with him 😂 YT comments are wild.

[@alphonsolora7635]

@@tyrellleach1846Seems like you have a problem with alpha males

[@ezeke99m]

Rondo May be the most popular choice but I will say he’s definitely an obvious and understandable choice. I’d love him as an assistant.

[@seanmills7255]

Agreed. His basketball IQ and understanding of the game is absolutely amoung the best I've seen watching the NBA for the last 30plus yrs

[@OnewYork]

Rondo retired from the NBA .. Rondo is ALSO experiencing LEGAL difficulties right now

[@YurAvgPlaya]

Imagine him mentoring the younger players especially bronny

[@ezeke99m]

@@YurAvgPlaya Yup. Bronny it is 😂😂

[@The_Last_Philosopher]

Why? What makes him deserving?

[@Ahjusshi_Brown]

Rondo would help unlock AD again, in a big way. Bron been trying to get Rondo into coaching for a while. If he joins JJ’s staff that’d be a huge win for the lakers, but especially AD.

[@reginaldhickmon3227]

Agreed

[@worldwidemike24]

You hit on the head with AD

[@OnewYork]

Rondo retired from the NBA .. Rondo is ALSO experiencing LEGAL difficulties right now.

[@galacticemperor8468]

Rondo on this staff would be create the Big 3 of high IQ basketball

[@jeannettefox3496]

I don’t think that Rondo will get along with JJ! I am not a fan of JJ at all.

[@jerry_fishguy]

I really liked Rondo when he was playing for the team. I always noticed him doing anything to motivate his teammates. Bring him on!

[@OnewYork]

Rondo retired from the NBA Rondo is ALSO experiencing LEGAL difficulties right now.

[@jimmcmeen761]

@@OnewYorkno problem legal issues get worked out.

[@blazing6string]

So excited for JJ and the team. Can’t wait to see AR this year

[@chadillac1127]

I like AR really hope the lakers keep him. People are way too hard on him. Have to understand it was just his third year in the league and his PPG has improved every year.

[@sammyslam1]

You both sound like Lakers fans rather than LeBron James or Anthony Davis fans. I think fans of specific players can be too harsh on role players. I feel the same about head coaches. I advocated for keeping Coach Vogel and i advocated for keeping Coach Ham. I don't believe in blaming role players or head coaches when teams come up short, especially when the competition in the league is so good. I don't believe in blaming ownership or the gm. Basketball, like all team sports is about everything, the whole, and most specifically, about moments. The Lakers as a whole did it together in 2019/2020 and simply have not been able to replicate that(i would say AD going down in round one in 2020/2021 had a lot to do with that) 2022/2023 they had moments, in particular the 4th qtrs of all WCF games, where they just couldn't come through and this includes the two best players... 2023/2024 they had moments against the defending champs, in particular the 4th qtrs again and once again, the "team" couldn't get it done, this includes the team's two best players. I advocate for The Lakers to identify key current Lakers that appear to me, to be good "team" players. To me those are: LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves, Taurean Prince, Max Christie, and Jared Vanderbilt. I would start with those six core players and build out from there.... Rui Hachimura is a "tweener" for me. I think he is a very nice offensive player but i am not holding on to him, just to hold on to him. I'm trying to win a championship and so i am looking at where i can upgrade the roster. Get more defensive versatility. I see Rui as more of a 6th man type but not really explosive enough for that role, plus my vision would be Bron as a starter but playing less minutes and less with AD and AR, playing more of his minutes with reserves where his points will be more impactful. I want AD and AR to have a bigger scoring role until the 4th qtr where i want it to be Bron and AD... Put the pressure on AR to step up his game as a scorer/play maker. With him on the perimeter, the team needs better point of attack defenders. I would have Christie and Prince battle for one of those spots because both can make open shots(Reddish would be the better point of attack defender but he is completely unreliable on wide open shots) For now i see Prince as the better overall player. I think i would invest in keeping Cam Reddish because he is a willing tough point of attack defender. Build a team that can compete and get into the postseason. That's where Bron and AD can hopefully give The Lakers an edge over comparable duos.

[@chadillac1127]

@@sammyslam1 well said, I agree though I didn’t really care for Ham much. Wish they kept Vogel around for sure. I am staying positive about JJ, I think with the right support staff etc most of our current players can flourish into the two players JJ wants. I just can’t stand when people want to blow up 3/4 of the roster when there was a lot of positives this last season and I really think it was the injuries that piled up. People forget we beat the Celtics with AD and James on the bench.

[@sammyslam1]

@@chadillac1127 ...my only argument for Coach Ham is that i believe he showed that he could prepare the team for big games. I believe Bron and AD had a hand in the firings of Vogel and Ham and to me that is not a great sign. I'm not sure a great head coach is a requirement for winning a title. One could argue that one may be needed for a dynasty but not for a title, lots of different types of head coaches have won nba titles. If i were Rob Pelinka i would have overruled the stars on Vogel and Ham. I liked a lot of things about Coach Ham's approach even if thought he could be better in game and on making halftime adjustments. I want JJ Reddick to be given the full six seasons. That means three with Bron and AD as his center pieces and 3 with The Lakers clearly in rebuild mode. For these 3 Bron/AD years, give him some core players that will be here all 3 seasons and move into the final 3 seasons with him as team leaders. This will be the 4th season with AR as one of the core Lakers and i think season 3 with Max Christie as a core reserve. I like Prince, Reddish, and Vanderbilt as defensive minded role players. That gives Coach Reddick 7 core Lakers, all young except for Bron and AD... Gm Rob Pelinka should be able to find 8 solid Lakers to help put The Lakers into postseason contention.

[@papabear6885]

Lebron gonna trade AR.

[@blenquing4951]

Rondo is a better choice.... to be the head coach.

[@FeeFeey]

Rondo would be in both LB and Bronny ass, He would be a great coach and a valuable good assistant 1st coach

[@baldblade4852]

Probably but he just had that DWI/DUI. No NBA team is going to want their rookie head coach to be a double distraction. I’d bring him in to be in charge the offense and let him work with the guards

[@miguelitoaniceto5882]

I really want to see Rondo and Mark Jackson on this bench.

[@jaywebster8010]

If Coach K come out of retirement that would be my 3rd pick!

[@HowardPryor]

Mark needs a head coach position not an assistant...

[@fernandoprince3077]

How dare you disrespect Mark Jackson on that level!? A man who was a former head coach who put together one of the best teams in NBA history to back up another man with ZERO coaching experience!! GTFOH!!!

[@AUNBeast]

​@fernandoprince3077 erm, how is that disrespect? Many better coaches than Mark Jackson have taken assistant jobs after being headcoaches. Mike d'antoni for instance and monty Williams.

[@fernandoprince3077]

@@AUNBeast not under a coach with ZERO experience and, someone who was also a mediocre at best player in the league. We gotta be honest with ourselves my guy. Lebron is crippling the lakers right now!

[@jemaineoliver1833]

Rondo might be great… until there’s a heated disagreement!! 😅

[@alohatvn]

The Lakers will have an amazing season 👏 🙌 👌 🙏.

[@Cory-y6n]

JJ I'm telling you bro you better put rondo on the staff

[@howarddavid31]

I agree

[@b.7811]

I want Phil Handy, Rondo, Jared Dudley behind the bench. Terry Stotts and some defensive coach, can’t think of who. Defensive schemes gotta be important.

[@denniscasely-hayford3245]

And what makes you think Dudley will leave the Mavericks for a lateral position with the Lakers? Did you think about that before making your statement? Moreover, are you aware that the Lakers fired Phil Handy? Think before making uninformed statements.

[@dr.boolin8296]

@@denniscasely-hayford3245they fired Handy when he was under Vogel and brought him back with Ham. They can do the same with JJ.

[@reginaldhickmon3227]

Can’t get dunds mavs sign him to an extension just so the lakers won’t get him same with Cassell

[@denniscasely-hayford3245]

@@dr.boolin8296 They won't. Mark it on the wall.

[@KhayGee]

@denniscasely-hayford3245 Why do we have to be so harsh to one another? @b.7811 was just saying what he/she wants I doubt that Rob or JJ found that comment and etched it in stone. Sheesh.

[@kevinallen1428]

Rondo definitely needs to be on the staff. Imagine the conversations him, Bron and AD can have in-game. He may see something that both of them might have missed. Plus having Stan and Scott would ease my worries about the coaching even more.

[@feb2173]

I loved JJ as a player, he has a brilliant IQ for the game, I'm excited to see how he coaches

[@J.nashmusic]

I like him so far

[@Kingofkings29]

Man he needs to hire Mark Jackson, Rondo and Van Gundy

[@grimreeper7225]

Championship coaching new with veterans with experience. Know exactly what is needed to get the job done

[@DOEGrindz]

Boom!

[@toneekorleonee3959]

With Phil handy to top it off we good then

[@DOUBLECW]

When you said Van Gundy, I immediately thought of Jeff and was going to say the Clippers just hired him as an assistant. I completely forgot about Stan Van Gundy, and only remembered when I did a Google search to confirm where Jeff was going.

[@OnewYork]

​@@toneekorleonee3959 the Lakers just FIRED Phil Handy right along with Darvin Ham ..

[@DaddiKyree]

Rondo in school right now tho heard he went back to college and he been really into it he said after school and spend time with kids he might start coach on a podcast

[@WordSpeak1048]

JJ sounds like a head coach

[@blanka4545]

So excited about JJ!

[@howarddavid31]

RONDO !!! 👍🏾👍🏾

[@lynnerose7891]

So scary that Pelinka is in any way part of building a staff.

[@dcipher9775]

Rondo is a genius

[@CaliBamaBanks]

“I certainly want people to disagree with me.” - JJ

[@Shadowsofthelight12]

Parallel universe rondo would b coach j would be assistant

[@DemonTime08]

Rondo definitely needs to be there he won with them in 2020 he’s got great IQ and he’s gonna tell it like it is thing is he might clash with JJ though and now it’s like idk I kinda respect rondos opinion over JJ so could get bad

[@CaesarToland]

Need rondo for sure

[@andrewlopez7135]

I’m so excited for JJ

[@roc24guruify]

People frowning on this hire just because they believe its what Bron wants. This may turn out to be the best hire the last 10-20 yrs. I love JJ and his knowledge, ability to communicate and charisma!! I truly believe he'll become and All time great coach!

[@MarioDebarros-l3b]

JJ is perfect on the leadership type

[@patriciahalliman3169]

WELL YOU GO JJ , SOUNDS GOOD TO ME .

[@themack1363]

Only losers can hate this man

[@grottorabbit]

Being a smooth talker doesn't make him a good coach!

[@jimmcmeen761]

@@grottorabbithe knows basketball at least. I’m sure it will be growing pains but at least he’s motivated

[@kestonrudder5879]

Rajon's ball i.q. is High HIGH! Big up and Respect if it is that.

[@jleezy259]

Rondo I’ve heard many players say is a genius with X’s and O’s

[@TheBeastWithin1126]

Hopefully Phil Handy can come back

[@paidinpesos8864]

Nah. Keep Phil out. They needed a new style of coaching.

[@ZekeSage3]

I’m self motivated!

[@user-bb1jw2gh6z]

Just Hire Rajon coz if they need a shooter, JJ will fill that role and when they need a facilitator, well, there's Rondo 😅.

[@IamHimathy420]

"I definitely want several former head coaches behind me" bc this position is way over my head obviously 😂

[@THEBlose]

Blood that sound good ....Mark Jackson should have been head coach

[@samconn7276]

He already won a Championship in his first year as a head coach with the same team Darvin Ham couldn’t get past the First Round (let’s see how well this ages) 👍🏻

[@ageeo.7734]

His voice 2 💪🏿

[@kevinsebby]

Wow he sounds like doc Rivers Jr

[@Snicklefritz420]

The lakers made the right decision

[@icecoldac3]

Maybe it’s too early to tell. Genuinely think Lakers struck gold hiring JJ. It refreshing to hear someone with ambition and fire coaching a Lebron led team.

[@CoreyLaMarr]

Say what u want abt him..but this dude done stepped up to evry challenge since he retired, conquered the podcast space, joining Breen n D. Burke seamlessly, makin noise on First Take, Get Up, etc..boy boy seem like he got it..

[@jeangill2004]

Congratulations to JJ , I thought Rondo was a better choice for the Lakers he play for the team and they know what he brings and Bron and AD respect him

[@gynerationx7756]

They are the LA LeBrons now 💯💯 not the Lakers, the LeBrons

[@Rr-j4x]

id get assistants who worked with phil jackson and with greg popovich

[@bernardharrington152]

Rondo should’ve been hired as the head coach

[@nathanbarnett158]

I really wish they would have kept Phil Handy on staff

[@LeveledUpCuisine]

Bring back Phil Handy

[@paidinpesos8864]

Nope. Need a new style of coaching and he started acting like the head coach.

[@asapmimic1289]

Bring back handy

[@donaldnorth3856]

Its looking like the play-in

[@antoniotutt4894]

Love Rondo! And as a player, he should've been HOF. Period

[@DaNewWaveLee]

Please get Brian Shaw back

[@jamesrodgers7490]

They messed up the ty lue hiring by not letting him pick his own staff after he won a championship

[@sammyslam1]

I would like a defensive scheme guy to pair with JJ Reddick who is more of an offensive minded head coach. However the defensive minded assistant doesn't have to be the lead assistant. The lead assistant job should go to a former head coach and there are some really good candidates out there. One of the things The Warriors did when they hired Jackson and Kerr was to indentify defense as the difference maker for The Warriors and Ron Adams was identified as someone well versed in defensive schemes and concepts. That's whats needed for The Lakers in my view.... Someone that can help them become a top 10 defensive team.

[@Skywalker29]

Rondo 💪🏾💯

[@jesserodriguezjr.1962]

Rondo will be a great hire bring that toughness mentality leadership Championship pedigree!!!

[@Pzo17]

Mike Jackson, Rondo, Monty and Gil Rondo and Gil backbench of course ❤💯🫡

[@Black_Phillip_Goat]

Monty Williams and Rondo have to be on that staff

[@RONALD......]

Yep

[@hotice8885]

JJ is letting you know he is NOT going to have Rondo there.

[@Nostalgia9478]

If we get a couple of former Head Coaches to be Assistants, can people still claim that the Lakers head coaching job is the least desirable in the NBA? Couldnt one reasonably assume that anyone who takes an Assistant role wouldve taken the Head Coaching job if offered?? Make it make sense

[@OnewYork]

perhaps it just means, not every assistant coach wants to be a HEAD coach right now

[@Nostalgia9478]

@@OnewYorkPerhaps youre reaching? lol

[@jimmcmeen761]

Not everyone wants to be a head coach

[@priscillashaw576]

I cant wait either ..happy for jj but I do want rondo 😊

[@seanm7553]

Well we got Scott and nate.

[@yungnicc213]

We should’ve gotten Demar and d how 🤷🏽‍♂️plus buddy heild and Rondo as head coach let Jj learn from him . With an addition of Sam cassell and mark jackson Juwan Howard and a Dennis Rodman as consultant. But that’s in a perfect world lol

[@lilianabls9999]

Rondo!!!!!!

[@don9733]

Translation: whoever lebron tells him

[@makeyourownbiscuits]

Rajon Rondo and Earl Watson would be great on this staff

[@tavaresmccree5005]

JJ sounds like a politician that wants your vote

[@sportspower72]

JJ needs to sit in the back of the bench 😅😅😅

[@mustafaallah7052]

Why they ain’t make Rondo our coach 🤔Always the white man first huh😢🤬🤬

[@mellotainment]

Rondo lets his temper get in the way of things sometimes, but he’d be great

[@kennyphoun4880]

I want RONDO and MARK JACKSON

[@michaelbautista5803]

People forget Darvin Ham was part of the Detroit champion team that beat Lakers led by Kobe…I dont remember Jj being part of any champion team????

[@Karolinakid2]

Rondo and Casell

[@stitchedupgaming4350]

Dude. The only person that played that knows the game possibly better than Bron is Rondo.

[@kwilliams544]

Why is Rondos picture up???

[@philking2451]

Rondo was really coaching when he was playing on the Lakers a lot of people don't know that his IQ is Sky High very good choice bring back Phil handy and a Mark Jackson and a Brian Shaw yeah I said it let's do it again with a new Showtime🙏🏾👀

[@mikerobinson2232]

Rondo rondo rondo is perfect for the job hands down

[@RickMoon-om5en]

If y'all think Mark Jackson or Jeff Van Gundy gonna coach under JJ Rhetoric, y'all crazy. They might get Rondo, but if he's thinking, he ain't doing it either.

[@ChrislCool-u6x]

Man this lebron team and lebron is the coach foh

[@marcellousclemons6610]

Rondo and Gil with defense and offense you vant go wrong!

[@CoachRJ334]

Funny how they didn't allow Ty Lue bring his staff .....But doing it for an un-established coach

[@1000eyes55]

A former head coach is #1 Rondo is definitely up next

[@jiggacho]

Yes please. Rondo

[@samconn7276]

Remember when Larry met Ally?

[@raynathan8349]

I thought he was bringing his staff from the 4th grade team he coached?

[@OneWhoKN0ZE]

If you do not choose Rondo, there is nothing youg or fresh about their 2 choices so far.

[@jfranklin504]

Let’s go Rondo 🫡🫡🫡🫡💯

[@alexamerling79]

Hoping for SVG

[@livelovelife5791]

Rondo coaching his son

[@cceezy2776]

AD needs Rondo around! Trust it

[@veronicamorton9096]

LEGMBRON WILL PICK HIS COACHES NOT JJ😂😂😂😂😂

[@bettyboytv3798]

Rondo too smart to fall for the banana in the tail pipe...

[@kingdawg5830]

Jae still got his wedding ring on

[@warmunky3797]

Nobody is talking about the most IMPORTANT question about JJ, what type of coach FASHION-WISE is he gonna be? lol. Super Slick Armani Suits like Coach Riley? The more casual but still sharp look like Jason Kidd?? lol. I'm picturing him with a sharp but not ostentatious suit, no tie, open collar. Gotta set the right tone, especially when you're young and a first time Head Coach with everyone yappin at your heels. Thoughts?? :P

[@0206embalmer]

And you’ll hear it from bron if he disagrees with you 😂🤣

[@Ricky-yj8vz]

Umm why rondo have a pic on here. They thinking of hiring him? Or that pic all the way CAP?

[@Mark-th9qj]

How can I play for a coach that couldn't beat me on the court LOL

[@meganfee7877]

Hey y’all, my name Ronnie James