Lakers hire JJ Redick & what we know about him as a coach: Ep. 33 | Buha's Block

I react and report on the news that the Los Angeles Lakers have hired JJ Redick as their next head coach.
I cover Redick’s contract, how we got here, potential assistant coaching candidates for Redick’s staff, what we know about Redick as a coach from his interview process, the risk of the hiring, the potential upside, and more.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:55 How we got here
6:10 Potential assistant coaching candidates
8:29 What we know about JJ as a coach
11:59 The obvious risk and potential upside with this hire
17:21 Outro
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[@tylerk4641]

I love the hire. I think he'll be a great coach.

[@am3818]

Yeah he’s a lot smarter than Darvin with the same ability to connect with players. I think it’ll work out

[@thumpthumptv1651]

Eventually possibly. If you want to have the best chance of winning now? I don’t see it. The onboarding is going to have its issues and the assistants being bad options could make the floor very low. Hope it works out.

[@andrewfrzr]

High risk. High reward. I like it.

[@diegobromfield]

Banner 18 next season?

[@luffy.condoriano]

Jovan Buuuuhhhaaaaaaa!!! BBBBBBUUUUUUUUUHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!

[@robertwilliams-np6wb]

Congrats to Redick. He set the foundation for the job he wanted at the start of the year when he had Austin Reaves on his podcast. Then JJ started the Podcast with Lebron. Redick was after the Laker Job for a while. He wants a ring.

[@otiskirk9481]

I love the hire. He was my first pick from the start. All candidates, including Hurley, came with risks. JJ maybe comes with more risks than any, but I do think it's pretty clear that JJ has the most potential upside. They may hit or miss, but I love the hire.

[@soymajia]

I feeling hopeful 🙏🏼

[@luisdejesus1836]

Puerto rico in the house

[@adalbertportento8303]

YEAH! YAHOOO! ATLAS WE HAVE A NEW COACH.WE ARE ALL HAPPY ABOUT THIS DEVELOPMENT! LET'S AS ALL MOVE FORWARD TO A NEW SEASON!UNIVERSAL FAMILY LAKERS ALL OVER THE WORLD WE STRIKE BACK NEXT! JJ KNOW HE WILL MONITORED TO THIS PROCESS! WE WELCOME YOU JJ TO THE UNIVERSAL FAMILY LAKERS ❤😂🎉 15MILLION ALL OVER THEB WORLD ARE ACTIVELY WATCHING YOU EVERY MOMENT...

[@Lazy_One1]

“ Hawk Tua spit on that thang “ 😂 lol

[@Lazy_One1]

Fun fact : Yovan Buha loves it when the ladies “make their knees touch their elbows” lol 🤣

[@mescudi971]

Thanks for the show Jovan 👌

[@brovatucka]

I really hope JJ can unlock Alpha AD💪

[@oommaarriiss]

We laker fans will support reddick ! Man im tired of seeing this team fire coaches after coaches. Im hoping this will hit with reddick! If not , rob your ass is done in LA lol

[@jayaames31]

Keep up the great work, Jovan!

[@plgdubbs_2116]

“YOOO YOOO”

[@beyondthenumberspod]

about dam time! it was the only move to make at this point. check our podcast for NBA updates and a dope ass pod!

[@donsportstv1532]

i love this hire JJ has a-lot of media friends thats gonna look out for him if things get tuff, and as far as the job i believe in his talent at every level or job he has had professionally he’s done amazing work why would this be any different? also at first i wanted zach edey to go 17 to the lakers but now im leaning to tristan da silva this guy is a shooter he shot over 42percent from three 2 years in a row and averaged 17.1 pts 5rebs and 2 assists while shooting 51.4 percent JJ would know how to get him open and get austin reaves the looks he needs to be successful so yea lets go JJ im all for it go lakers!!! 💯

[@johnnyguitarwatson5288]

Problem is, JJ REDDICK EASILY becomes our best 3pt SHOOTER 🤔🤨

[@dacreativebrinson66]

Lebron shot 41.5 from three last season.....

[@johnnyguitarwatson5288]

@@dacreativebrinson66 LEBRON curry

[@antoniorossiz]

I think he has great upside. There has been a lot of talk about his personality possibly turning some guys off. . I think the key there is Rob filling out the roster with JJ Redick kind of players. In that sense, it's no different than what you have to do with any coach. For example, even though the Spurs have tons of capspace, none of us think that Dlo is a Pop guy. Rob needs to familiarize himself with what JJ wants and respond accordingly. It'll make his job much easier.

[@dax8]

Always thought they planned to hire JJ,. The Lakers stated at the outset they wanted someone who could grow with the franchise, and train young players over time in a designed program. He was always the 'new' fit. the UCONN guy was a McGuffin.

[@ryanghaffari5258]

I actually like this hire. I see the potential. Better then some of these four five time re-treads. JJ is a grinder gonna work his ass off.

[@ryanghaffari5258]

Knew you had it right the whole time Jovan….

[@diegobromfield]

Looking back at it. The 2 best franchises swept the major team awards this year. In Season Tournament & NBA Finals went to Lakers & Celtics. I just hope we can at least 1 more title before LeBron retires/ leaves.

[@barryblockeriii5531]

What do you think it’ll take to trade for dejounte murray ? And can we sign and trade dlo for him ?

[@bibsd]

It is a good decision as there are no expectation on Reddick, he can deliver without much pressure. Reddick can have good assistants so that they can deliver better. Time to draft draft Kel’el Ware who can shoot 3s still being defensive center or Tristan DaSilva for 3D Forward along with Bronny James. Go Lakers Go !

[@bummianderson8634]

Why not Phil Handy on staff?

[@rass23]

Let’s tell it like it is…. Woj and Dan Hurley are friends so they USED the Lakers as leverage to get a raise from UCONN SHAMS & Jovan > Woj… Shams and Jovan was RIGHT all along about JJ being the front runner!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jamesmay9955]

It Is what it is, now lets support JJ. Lets go Lakeshow...Lets give him a shot and see what hes all about....Just please No Bronny. Too much of a side show

[@jamesmay9955]

Lakersm are going to draft Jared McCain. Duke, Shooter. All the Chips are falling into place.....

[@romeosira3665]

Prolly brooks, rondo, and dudley are realistic

[@ethankline9898]

KOBE HATED THIS DUDE😢

[@drayz9655]

first time here and lemme say… intro was beyond corny man.

[@Chapa-pa-pa]

Hire the celebrity coach to retire the old superstar like Byron Scott did for Kobe Bryant. It's literally in page 246 of the Laker's playbook.

[@vesnam116]

Lebron is still playing at a much higher level than Kobe was playing at that time. This is about winning a championship, not about retiring. 👋

[@Chapa-pa-pa]

@@vesnam116 This is about staying relevant in the process of retiring the old superstar. It's in page 302 of the Laker's playbook.

[@vesnam116]

@@Chapa-pa-pa This is about you being a LeBron hater. 🥱👋

[@Chapa-pa-pa]

@@vesnam116 No, I'm very excited for the Lebron retirement tour. Just like was for Kobe.

[@vesnam116]

@@Chapa-pa-pa You'll have to wait for that. 😂 Haters have been waiting for it 10+ years. 😏🤣🤣🤣

[@wmcuccia1356]

JJ was hired the minute he started his podcast with Lebron. Don't be fooled this was the plan by Lebron from the start. They had to wait to announce until after the finals were over. Hurley was never coming. That was to keep the Lakers in the news during the playoffs. They knew Hurley wouldn't come. They knew he would turn down their laughable offer. JJ and Lebron. I just hope the Lakers gave JJ the authority to fire the front office. The front office is and has been the problem since Jerry West left. Hell Phil Jackson had the authority to get rid of West, but then he was sleeping with Jeanie. Laughable.

[@vesnam116]

🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@newbiebassist]

Maybe you're also one of the people who believe earth is flat 😂

[@nubianrose_theband]

Just the draft of Bronny left before the Lebron takeover is completed. This is a nothing but a clown show, embarrassing. I’m out until Lebron is retired and the Lakers are in ruins.

[@jdschrock945]

He told the Lakers he is not gonna be part of the decision making and they should make a decision based on the rest of the team. Everybody always says LeBron gets coaches fired, he makes trades, etc etc but any coach or teammate of LeBron says he is very coachable, doesn't force his way and is a phenomenal teammate. I don't get it

[@vesnam116]

You're just a LeBron's hater. 😏 Everything's good with the Lakers, but you would rather see them losing than LeBron winning. 🥱 That's your problem. Old news. 🥱🥱🥱

[@pinoykayaker]

On the job training AGAIN. Prepare for a slow start AGAIN. Hope he's a fast learner or else no playoffs next season.