JJ Redick's Press Conference: The New Lakers Coach Talks Inexperience, LeBron, Anthony Davis, etc.

The Lakers introduced JJ Redick to the media Monday. It didn't take long to get a feel for why Redick did so well through the interview process. He came off as someone with a definitive world view about basketball, and how it should be played. He had thoughts about his star players, and how he wants to use them. Redick was candid about his lack of experience as a coach, but also refused to call himself inexperienced.
So there was some confidence, and some humility.
There was also a very, very modern feel that makes it easy to understand why Rob Pelinka was, by all accounts, intrigued from the start with Redick, and why it certainly seemed like this was his job to lose. Pelinka talked about wanting a process that was different. Doing things differently, finding a different approach. Redick represents someone who (at least on the surface) is an outside-the-box hire. And to say both guys speak the language of "modern" would be an understatement. Could there be some spiritual synergy between the sideline and the front office? How might that help? (Or, potentially, hurt?)
It was interesting to hear Redick talk about how he wants to use LeBron and Anthony Davis. But most importantly, it was interesting to hear him talk about an understanding that he'll make mistakes, and that he needs to give himself grace in those situations.
But it's less about whether Redick has a shot at grace for what will be inevitable growing pains-even the most exceptional coaches learn on the job-than whether the Lakers (and by extension, Lakers Nation) affords it to him.
We'll see! It's not something the organization has been particularly good at of late.
HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky
SEGMENT 1: The Lakers introduce JJ Redick.
SEGMENT 2: What did we learn at the Redick press conference?
SEGMENT 3: Why did Pelinka find Redick so attractive as a candidate?
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[@biggie6181]

Every coach says the same thing about running offense through AD but as long as LBJ is on this team the offense will continue to run through him

[@wendellwoods1742]

Right. When will they ever learn?

[@KA-zg8xx]

Facts!

[@exxile9396]

JJ may be a great coach some day. Theres virtually no chance he survives on the Lakers until then. Another rider on our coaching carousel.

[@wmcuccia1356]

I love the JJ hire, concerned, no done with the Laker Front Office.

[@diegobromfield]

Bring on Banner 19!!! Currently at 18 banners with the NBA cup of 2023.😅

[@craigosterberg5045]

Depends on assistants JJ Hires

[@robertwilliams-np6wb]

Excellent choice for Coach. Lakers will be better with a healthy team next year. Math is his system, means 3 pt baskets are worth more than 2 pt baskets. Expect Max and JHS to be in the rotation early. If Delo stays, he will be the Gunner off the bench.

[@dennisknowles9293]

What about that Rob Pelinka haircut.(Mo Howard 3 stooges)😂😂😂

[@robertreinecker9007]

Absolutely terrible. I couldn’t stop looking at it. Like… why??

[@wmcuccia1356]

Well said Andy, If Redick fails it will be because of the impatience of an incompetent front office.

[@rvdt4ever]

Fuck this, fuck that, apparently this is the Lakers nowadays. Classy

[@chrisnovak4]

i believe in JJ.

[@HERKIMER_]

Not a JJ fan...BUT now that it has come to fruition____communication is possibly at the top of the "box"____unlike other laker coaches JJ ticks that box with ease. (nows the time to give the JJ a chance until farther notice)

[@TK_360]

I can't wait to see how this goes. For starters to come out to a presser dropping F bombs unprovoked... we are in for a treat after an ugly loss lol. Question... didn't the last two coaches try to make AD the "hub"... Didn't Darvin push for more 3s (notably saying he wanted AD to shoot "several")... sounds like the same plan just presented in a more techy, Pelinka-ish kinda way. Darvin (even Vogul) generated plenty 3s... guys gotta make em. I usually root for trades, but i actually want to see what the "all intelligent" JJ can do with this roster. If the roster gets upgraded, then we are grading on a curve.

[@taylormadevibe]

Lakers were one of the best 4th quarter teams in the league last season. Not too much is broke there but yes, obv AD needs more touches. Some of it is LBJ conceding some of the control and force feeding AD more often but at the same time AD could be much more assertive than he previously has. A key for me is simply more structured play calling down the stretch w/ clear roles that are more defined for everyone, not just those two. Feels like there will be more emphasis off the ball this year.

[@RayBlack-rw4ih]

Conceptually, a coach needs a vision and an ability to execute that vision. JJ clearly has a vision. The question is, will he be able to execute the vision.

[@jamiethorpe5431]

I found it interesting that when the Bron/JJ podcast came out everyone agreed it was revolutionary for basketball podcasts and was clear that it was being hosted by two very astute basketball savants. But when JJ’s name came up as a potential coach for the Lakers all of a sudden “he doesn’t know anything, no experience, this is a Lebron hire to run the team in the background, JJ is being set up to be a fall guy etc,etc.” JJ from afar seems like is an intense competitor, can confront conflict head on, and is really smart…three things I found lacking from Ham in his performance as head coach. Ham’s strength to me was how he handled himself in press conferences early on. He could sell you any dream and you’d believe it. With that alone he should get another opportunity.

[@Murali_bala13]

What I heard is Redick has specific ideas in terms of offensive philosophy/identity of this team, specific roles for the personnel on this team.... What i didn't hear though is his thoughts on the other end of the floor.... Defensive rebounding, transition D, a certain lack of physicality esp at the guard/wing positions... All of these didn't come up....hmm.... Clearly he needs a defensive specialist and with decent coaching experience!!

[@stevewise1656]

This was the, "I don't give a fuck" press conference. I was very impressed and used to dislike him as much as I disliked Laetner. JJ's clearly a grinder and cares about the details. Being OCD in business myself, I totally understand that mindset. Having worked in Silicon Valley, Rob acts like a Stanford MBA prick.

[@hilamadventures4060]

All that is easier said..But he still has never been an NBA coach on Any level....how to run practices and for how long, how to handle players whining about PT because they all do. What happens when the opposing coaches figure out what your doing. Hope it all works..As For Rob dude was one of the best and most successful Agents out there that explains your thoughts on him resembling a Stanford MBA dude.

[@sy12]

This will end up being a great hire. He’s feisty and has a great mind on the x/o’s. People keep talking about experience but show me the retreads that have worked out. You have to take these risks to find a future gem cuz nobody lets a great coach walk out the door unless you’re Jerry Krause.

[@socalgolf9978]

Talk is cheap

[@wendellwoods1742]

The proven retreads like Mark Jackson, Milwaukee' ex coach, Lionel Hollins, and others. Frank Vogel won a championship until they let LeBron James talk them into getting Russell Westbrook and Mark Gasol. A podcast is not the same as an actual NBA game.

[@sy12]

@@wendellwoods1742 Jackson and hollins? Lol yeah I guess they’re out there proving it now. Jackson has been passed over how many times now? There has to be some issue that the general public doesn’t know about. And vogel did a great job last year proving lakers made a mistake.

[@MarcBrandMusic]

U nailed it! I laughed at Borrego lol. High risk High reward. Redick should be better than Ham for sure

[@MarcBrandMusic]

@@wendellwoods1742 Vogel did a great job last year right? It’s ok for the suns to fire him but not Lakers? He lost the locker room and had bad rotations. He had Montrezl buried on the bench

[@lippscantelon9144]

Does anyone really think this is going to work? Look at the state of the Lakers roster and compare that to the organization's expectations on the coach....it does not line up

[@Murali_bala13]

Depends on what you mean by going to work??? If JJ gets to get the young players to develop and contribute in well defined roles, get a system in place which is based on basketball acumen and fits the roster and fingers crossed, the roster is relatively healthy, the Lakers can certainly do what the Mavs did last season.... He is already tiers better than Ham, wouldn't you agree....?? I always felt Lakers, when they did well in last 2 seasons, did inspite of Ham, not because of him

[@Lazy_One1]

I think JJ Redick is on the sideline to learn from LeBron and Anthony Davis because we all know who the real coach is on this team right now👀 it all depends on what Assistants he hires to back him up on the sideline how far this team will go

[@smokeysettings1952]

When you start swearing in that context after asked a question. Personally I take that as a sign of disrespect

[@diamondhyena5631]

Lebron not involved in the hiring process, only had one 15 minute call about it with JJ after he already got the job? Seems like he’s leaving

[@LockedOnLakers]

That's reading way too much into it. The reason he didn't feel like he needed to talk to Redick is because he knows him, is comfortable with him from a basketball standpoint and didn't need to weigh in. BK

[@bonejo4]

So if you're building a winning culture, then what's your thoughts on winning every game or preseason games. Ham doesn't put a whole lot into the preseason saying we're figuring it out.

[@user-ue4hs1te9r]

Few media people have issues with JJ for no experience as head coach, but Doc, on the other hand, never had experience as a coach when he first started, and none had an issue with it. I think JJ is a lot smarter than Doc. Prediction Doc Rivers will be fired in 2025 😂

[@Halfricanmj24]

Experience is overrated at this point. We watched a former champ head coach in Vogel get fired after one season so it all depends on the system and vision

[@smokeysettings1952]

Put it this way.. every head coach that comes up against JJ isn’t gonna let him walk out with a win.. please don’t expect a winning record my boyz

[@Halfricanmj24]

@@smokeysettings1952 no coach or player ever wants to lose to the Lakers so nothing has changed there

[@uknowwhothis13]

@@Halfricanmj24that’s a fact

[@robs4491]

I can visualize JJ getting at referees for bad calls instead of putting his hands in his deep pockets the entire time.

[@Lakerfan2482-mi2zj]

If JJ can make adequate subs, make the timeout call when needed, and use max Christi / t prince / reddish / reaves correctly I’ll be happy. But in all seriousness if we don’t get a BIG(or Christian wood healthy) I’m not going to be invested in watching because clearly the lakers aren’t invested in winning.

[@MrAxidol]

JJ will f*cking redick😊

[@dmac93065]

I was born in Detroit and grew up a Detroit Lions fan under the worst owner in the history of sports, William Clay Ford. Most of the Ford family continued the legacy of losing. I remember they fired a winning coach in Jim Caldwell for Matt Patricia. Patricia was a nuclear physicist by trade before becoming an assistant coach with the Patriots. The Lions thought if they hired Patricia he’d be the smartest man in the room and that would yield success. Patricia’s supposed brilliance didn’t translate. The Lions were a laughingstock under him and they finally had to fire Patricia and the GM who hired him. Despite the bluster from Redick he simply does not have the experience or organizational infrastructure behind him to succeed. Jeanie’s Lakers are just like William Clay Ford’s Lions as both will be best known for wasting Hall of Fame generational talent.

[@wendellwoods1742]

Please stop comparing Reddick to the great Pat Riley. Riley was an All American at Kentucky, a key reserve on the Lakers championship team, and assistant coach with the Lakers for two and a half years. There's no comparison.

[@LockedOnLakers]

We're not comparing him to Riley. In the reporting around the coaching search, it was noted that inside the organization, they saw Redick as someone that reminded them of Riley, both in talent and career path. BK

[@wendellwoods1742]

@@LockedOnLakers OK

[@diamondhyena5631]

These guys are blinded by their hatred of Rob Pelinka

[@RayBlack-rw4ih]

I know I'm old, but the app idea seems to me like a gimmick.

[@LockedOnLakers]

Oh? :) BK

[@box3y]

It doesn’t matter if JJ is good or bad. Unless a third superstar walks through that door, they won’t win the first round in the West. AD and Lebron were historically healthy, and it got them nothing. I’m sure JJ is very smart, but come’on folks….

[@firas.alhamdani]

A coach who never coached before is hired by a team with the most uncoachable player in the league and a plethora of roster problems. In the last 10 years the Lakers looked like a title contender only once or twice (2019-2020 & 2020-2021). They were both under a proven coach. In all of the other seasons the Lakers either missed the playoffs or barely made it. All of them were under first-time coaches: Walton and Ham. Now the team is making the same mistake. I don't see JJ even getting a second season here.

[@theelementslook]

I will never understand the people in the comments who say Bron or AD are “uncoachable” when there is literally zero evidence of that. Including from the actual coaches.. lol.

[@antibrotha]

Lol😂 I’m saving this video when he gets fired in 2026

[@biggie6181]

This wasn't a AD hire

[@wmcuccia1356]

Brian, ok I'll do it for you, "Rob is an idiot" here's my proof, he tried to use a non word, modiums in place of modalities yesterday. Also, JJ was impressive, won me over. His greatest harness to keep him from success will be the Laker front office. Let's talk about the elephant in the room, the Laker front office, Rob Pelinka and the Rambii's is laughable. Jeanie is disappointing as an owner, love her as a person, seems kind and benevolent. Her dad's legacy is fading fast. Please fire the front office and give JJ and the Lakers a fighting chance.

[@smokeysettings1952]

Sack Pelinka and get a Sam Presti type GM this is a joke, him and JJ can both talk their way out of paper bags with lack lustre results

[@pinoykayaker]

Pelinka said his reason to hire him is...that he was unique! What is this, a kids team. I give him a second year before hes booted out. What! Hes not coaching/practicing on the summer league games. Hes not known as a leader in any level.at least ham was.