This is a bet on POTENTIAL! - Brian Windhorst on Lakers hiring JJ Redick | First Take

[@samb9072]

Love Haslem on ESPN so far. Common sense takes and great insight.

[@cvefresco1623]

Having UD on first take is great 💯💯

[@MindPuzzlerYT]

Facts he’s a great commentator. Gotta chill on Miami, otherwise he’s a great add

[@mattwhitely1067]

Why he says the same 🗑 adds no value. Windy has insights.. T

[@mattwhitely1067]

​@@MindPuzzlerYTwhy again same stuff as everyone else

[@SerBrienneOfTarth]

Yeah UD, the same guy who said Dante exum and Josh green will be a detriment to the Boston Celtics. Great analysis.

[@Antonio-er1gu]

JJ’s replacement!

[@thelonely6268]

Molly be getting bold when Stephen A ain't around

[@jonahpharoah]

I've always noticed that too

[@Slucee]

Why not lol

[@gnvtwhp1218]

Jesuzz, she's the moderator. Her job is to TALK on tv. YOU nitpicking BUFFOONS 😂 yall jabr0nis just mad yall can't $exual h@rass Molly on tv, like Terrell Davis did that one time😂🔵🏀

[@Gwaniegwan]

She annoying asf

[@Gwaniegwan]

Man she so annoying glad they ignored her & continue their convo

[@TyranicZen]

Annexation of PR ❤ Need more Haslem on this show

[@dametwalker5977]

“Little Giants” movie! Classic

[@Erocksoco]

@@dametwalker5977 Yeah, I came here to commend him on that reference myself lol

[@spitzrealist86]

That’s a mic drop bruh 😤💪🏾💯💯💯

[@princellasmith7562]

It was funny. 😂😂

[@dametwalker5977]

@@Erocksoco Big Facts💪🏽

[@jovonsmith7225]

Molly always want to add her two cents and nobody pus her no mind I love it😂😂😂

[@nimaiiikun]

SAS wanted her gone like Max, but can't since she is a woman

[@johnathanfernandez6836]

Fr Molly be annoying asf just be the host that’s all we don’t care about your input like fr

[@alaye5583]

Here you are paying her some mind tho 😂

[@neekaypolosky3546]

What yall think she taste like

[@johnathanfernandez6836]

@@alaye5583she not gone let you hit bro

[@wp-theillest1987]

Molly, SHUT UP. Wanted to hear Wendy, but couldn’t because Perk took the convo where it was meant to go anyway!?…GERL HUSHHHH

[@Randyy11]

SMH....she's too much!!

[@nothingspecial8114]

Need Haslem on more he’s very good at this

[@φωτηςμπατζιος]

Facts his opinions seem pure no agenda

[@cheap272]

I cant do it with haslem😂 anytime he mentions the heat his eyes roll into the back of his head and he starts talking about how they are a top 2 team in the eaat

[@cheap272]

Nvm that jj could draw up the annexation of Puerto rico line was pretty funny im on yalls team now just keep him talking bout the west😂

[@ErK1oneZ]

Don’t over look Perkins .

[@contrary]

Haslam said the word roster like 50 times and his first sentence already summarized his next 10 paragraph s

[@kubileona_vr5652]

Molly cutting off perk was unnecessary

[@Will-om3bz]

Cutting of perk is always necessary. If anybody else did it besides Molly you would be thanking them

[@jiggnorth3593]

Didn't bother me none.

[@aaronlampkin284]

Sometimes the Producer's in the ear makes her do it

[@methedmann]

super necessary

[@Sureastomorrow]

Perk is a goof ball he shouldn't even have a job

[@aki12569]

They did windy dirty at the end there 😅😂

[@user-fj9gg5jx5z]

He was going into one of those lebron rants so who cares “if lebron came in this next season with the best shape of his life at 40 years old I would be so hard” it’s probably what he was going to say

[@jada8047]

Lebron workouts doesnt win them a championship hes a liability as a rebounder. They need him at 3 an a rebounding PF an need some shooters​@user-fj9gg5jx5z

[@Meya-g5g]

It's a clip, I'm sure they didn't cut him off on air.

[@matthewglover8804]

☝️🤨☝️

[@Sureastomorrow]

Good

[@LilMarv]

“If you just wanted to make the playoffs you could have kept Darvin ham “ that made so much sense

[@princellasmith7562]

Facts

[@jada8047]

Lakers don't need a coach, they need a PF that can help AD at rebounds an 2 shooters

[@mattwhitely1067]

Yes that cant be the goal and Ham sucked as a coach but even a good coach is 3 or 4 wins better maybe . So they still might be 5th or 6th seed

[@ednii-armah5895]

Anything is better than Darvin Ham.

[@gloryroad7452]

Did you see Ham struggling to make plays up mf wasn’t even in the huddles with him he lost the locker room nobody respects him so no they should have gotten rid of him

[@htvlogs80]

They need to cut Molly's mic off & let these guys finish making their point.

[@jmg5980]

Haslem is doing great, we need more guys like that🔥

[@Sureastomorrow]

Gross

[@jnova707]

Why couldn't that bet be placed on Sam Cassell who has earned a head coaching job in the NBA

[@thirty8thirty647]

Molly wants to be heard so bad 😂

[@Randyy11]

I cant even...

[@Sureastomorrow]

I mean she was the only one to pick the celtics

[@MyKeeP81]

@@Sureastomorrow hilarious that any of them thought the celtics would lose. i always knew it was c's in 5 at the most

[@micah4494]

Yeah she loves her some JJ

[@Beey56]

She’s a woman on a mainstream sports show she just needs to look good and moderate nothing else

[@PhatDimes]

Ive been very impressed with UD as an analyst. 👍👍👍

[@kurtrogers9658]

Perk nailed it at the end! THEIR expectations are Finals appearance at least but the realistic expectations are 2nd round playoffs (maybe). This is why I kinda feel bad for JJ; he's inheriting a unrealistic scenario with a team already behind the 8 ball. I think he could be good if given the right runway but I doubt he gets it.

[@2pacisaliveee]

He shouldn’t had taken the job the

[@mauromatos3124]

Why is JJ a brilliant basketball mind?

[@oeldave]

Because he talks a lot

[@chitowndagreat8635]

Because he acts like he's so serious when talking basketball. He just babbles

[@ivanvalente4752]

Because he is. Watch his Mind The Game Podcast.

[@obsidian7644]

Every great coach started somewhere

[@caliberation]

It's funny how they emphasized the salary given to the previous candidate but for JJ not a bleep about the amount, it's amazing how media loves to control the narrative

[@richgreene5038]

The team still needs alot of roster work

[@cheap272]

People still acting like AD can be your first option in 2024 is crazy

[@jada8047]

They need AD at 4 an bring in another Defensive center like Dwight.. An bring in shooters like JJ Reddick

[@ApoloWilliams]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@GreatImmortal91]

Right apparently the Lakers were supposed to offer him $100M cause he’s repeated in college ? Lol the media just be saying anything 😂

[@redcomet0079]

11:23 windy mad 😡

[@montraybrown9008]

He don’t even want to be a leader of a team. He’s just wants to be a player 2

[@emmanuelaboagye434]

Molly had to cut Perk when he was getting to something 😂 Molly is getting bold lol

[@mikete714]

Dang Darvin was talking to the next laker coach and didn’t even know it

[@sillybilly346]

Perks face when molly cut his ahhh off😂

[@Sureastomorrow]

He shouldn't even be on TV anymore

[@tvegas101]

lol the “Annexation of Puerto Rico!” I don’t know why enjoyed that comment so much lol. Good stuff. #iykyk

[@dametwalker5977]

Little Giants movie! Classic!

[@nic12902]

I know right. Love that movie. Good job UD

[@johnathanquevedo9867]

ESPN is still talking about the Lakers...

[@Christopher-nv9xy]

There's nothing to talk about in the off season and this is a wild move, perfectly fine to be talking about it. Cry more

[@VenEm]

And you're still clicking and watching

[@johnathanquevedo9867]

@@VenEm And I still have "9 likes" and counting too

[@VenEm]

@@johnathanquevedo9867 🤡

[@Gwaniegwan]

When the question is ask just shut Molly Mic off she interrupted these guys multiple times while speaking

[@BillKapri7]

“JJ could draw up the annexation of PR”🤣🤣🤣 UD got quote of the summer so far

[@skateboardingfather6629]

UD using the Little Giants reference love it.

[@KasTape]

When coaching in the PROS in any sport you have to be a true leader of men and women. JJ please don't disappoint me.

[@SquallRanger]

Right on Big Perk

[@SeanNMathis85]

Laker fan here! I love the signing! If you’ve seen JJs podcast the dude is extremely intelligent! I know we aren’t winning a championship next year but I don’t care! Sports are supposed to be entertaining and I’m entertained to the say least! I’m ready for next season! Let’s goooo

[@TayloringSwiftly]

We wait until the rubber hits the road.

[@obsidian7644]

This is as close as you can get to hiring Coach K. Thats what gives me hope is jj learned from the goat.

[@carras00]

UD has been doing a nice job

[@OTOKAGEBEATS]

And Mark Jackson still didn't get a call. This is wild business

[@wadf29]

The lakers blaming game will be very interesting next season.

[@arizonasportsclassic]

😂

[@redcomet0079]

UD got two different laughs for that annex joke 😅

[@rodpayne2957]

Love see this side of UD One minute he can kick ya @$$ next minute 100 percent professional. I love it 💪🏿

[@yourfavoriteplug6878]

Espn is jealous of jj because he is doing better than all of them

[@jricks92921]

Jealous is the word of the year so far

[@legitcheck3553]

Racist = ESPN

[@legitcheck3553]

They mad YT got the job

[@jricks92921]

@@legitcheck3553nah they mad lebron picked him…

[@SirButtah]

​@@jricks92921 😂 you nailed it.

[@SeyhanDenir]

The love and kindness in these comments is inspiring. Thank you!

[@jakesvice]

What a great segment, I loved Steven A not being there. It was straight up just about basketball. MJ wasn’t brought up and there was no yelling and every time Molly opens her mouth shes wise and it’s awesome to see her get more time to shine. Keep doing this ESPN. Molly knows basketball

[@Karate824]

Molly really think people tuning in to watch her constantly cut people off in middle of their talk. BUT STEPHEN A 🗣️BUT SHANNON 🗣️BUT PERK 🗣️ She the moderator/host & act like she the star 😂

[@DixonLuna-e5x]

They caping hard for this man because he’s their coworker 😂 HOLD THIS L ESPN

[@Been-1]

Right!! I’m like why is ESPN not saying the obvious? That this was a desperate hire for the Lakers. This hire is not going to make the Lakers a better team

[@PaulChristianJenkinsJD]

Wilbon has that golf course backdrop. Can you imagine golfing in 110 degree weather?

[@Jblanco20S]

Yeah they already putting high expectations on bro, it’s over before it even started 🤣

[@intothefrayyo]

Who are they, and what are these expectations?

[@sedohema]

You don't want high expectations placed on ya, don't take a high expectations job. It's that easy, it's called logic.

[@jada8047]

JJ is the only coach in NBA history right now is still a better 3 point shooter than his roster....

[@aneudypadilla4959]

He, they knew what they was doing when they did the podcast. Not one cent of coaching experience.

[@damianpresha9833]

​@@aneudypadilla4959Neither did Mark Jackson the guy y'all love bringing up.

[@oluwatobiadedeji4424]

JJ is in trouble from SAS. He better do well because SAS plotting monologues😅

[@Talkboutitbeboutit]

Why they don't say what the deal is worth.

[@mattwhitely1067]

Lakers cheaping out on AC was insane

[@stevens26]

Lakers hired their coach all on vibes and feels

[@Sureastomorrow]

No they got declined by 6 other people

[@surnameslade]

So your telling me that podcast was a job interview?

[@JamesBondCoupe]

Watch when it works out

[@sonyawilliams4989]

In addition to not having coaching experience he doesn’t seem like a personality fit either. Being a first time head coach for the Lakers is crazy. Pistons would have been better.

[@nephyr6292]

Cut WIndy off twice at the end lol

[@jardello_0631]

This is top-notch quality.

[@ericwilliams626]

An Elite coaching staff who eats and elite breakfast and has elite clipboards to write up elite plays.

[@stevep4236]

Jordan said the same thing about players coming in the NBA....they getting paid for potential.

[@JayUltraInstinct]

Legend has it Windy still trying to ask that question 🤣

[@bkboy2384]

Haslem is a keeper 😂😂

[@paulstoddard9495]

He said this on the longest day of the year . “Defend it til the sun goes down on the longest day of the year.”

[@terencewinters2154]

Like all rookie contracts it's based on potential the second one is based on performance.

[@enloeeagle7258]

Poor Wendy, he never got to ask his question 😭😭

[@donte_]

i think the advantage jj redick has over the other previous lakers head coaches is that he had no professional coaching experience, so if this upcoming season doesn’t go well, remember it’s jj redick first time coaching an nba team

[@annacarolinaruy]

Everything is always on point. Can't get enough!

[@raider4life161]

Reading these comments makes my heart happy. Thank you all!

[@joshallen2304]

Notice the saying is always the “ the west is getting better” what about the east take away 1-8 conference format and just the best 16 teams

[@Firefenex1996]

They got this looking like a memorial service with that black and white picture of JJ in the back

[@sillybilly346]

😂

[@torrisfairley3227]

3:54 Perk sound like he was waking up.

[@kennethevans4056]

When this blows up in their faces I wonder what the narrative will be

[@TayloringSwiftly]

Let’s hope it doesn’t. Nothing tried nothing done. Coaching is only half the problem. Roster needs strengthening.

[@kennethevans4056]

@@TayloringSwiftly history teaches us that lebron teams start falling apart around Xmas and he starts wanting players traded and coaches fired so yeah it’s gonna happen

[@dollarroll2000]

How's this not affirmative action?

[@agentcodybanx8909]

They did windy wrong at the end 😂

[@ndimenhlemoyo2718]

No one is going to talk about the 88 DPY

[@AujzAL]

As long as winning, there's no issue with JJ. It's not just about the head coach; the player's commitment in the game matters too.

[@WalterBugdanavage-p3z]

A team wins playing to Gather not just one wants control

[@Jup-lg2or]

Ain't it refreshing to have UD in there giving analysis. Man what a stand up guy, solid no nonsense, loyal type of man. His analysis is a reflection of how he played "Real"

[@TheRealGQJOE]

“Let me ask you a question” 😂….. Cue Music

[@williamsutton6724]

I wanted to hear the question....

[@ranilcurry615]

I think JJ Reddick will have a huge problem when it comes to answering Media questions during the season. It will be very tough.

[@jamesmcluvlee]

lol poor Wendy

[@bigdawgggbachi5394]

Lakers made a big mistake firing brown the way they did…and then hiring d’antoni over Phil Jackson it’s still mind blowing the decisions they made back then.

[@timothyjoshua1587]

When a coach is hired or player they would give the length and pay on the contract. For some reason they are only giving the length of JJ contract makes you wonder.

[@kal1ma995]

Zero coaching exp = Early LBJ farewell tour

[@TheMaloneMitchellPodcast]

Wanted to hear windys question at the end

[@Malik-lo6zd]

What is perk talking about MJ and Kobe were both in the goat conversations and no one had championship expectations for them at the end of their careers

[@pableauredyellow]

Wouldve loved the hire on a young up and coming team but “betting on potential” is not the lakers strongest suit. They have one of the most impatient FO ever. Look at frank vogel, basically won them a championship and then threw him under the bus 2 seasons after

[@StuntmanBeatz313]

they went from a vet coach who won a championship in Vogel. To a veteran assistant in Ham.. to a true freshman coach in Reddick.. literally going backwards

[@D.D.-ud9zt]

Next they will hire me because I post on NBA reddit.

[@BARF_FACE_9000]

What was Windy’s question? Left on a cliffhanger

[@r.m.90]

Keep that same energy when he turns out like Steve Kerr.

[@Tehui1974]

Let Windy ask his question FFS. LOL

[@d.williams2389]

I think this is more of nobody else wanted the job

[@nateroy9412]

Dennis Rodman is the next pistons head coach. If the team play good defense like him the team would be good on defense.

[@jordansalmond8483]

Now, with JJ as the head coach now we have 0 expectations and just making the playoffs is okay. Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey.😂

[@gnvtwhp1218]

Every keeps saying jj is SMART AND HAS HIGH HIGH VERY HIGH IQ. They said the same thing about Darvin Ham two years ago😂😂😂

[@sillybilly346]

Is that Perks mic not on mute again? It’s every episode 😂

[@cirolove4dking]

You are correct you can always hear in the background of him moving.

[@jackcall3815]

Anytime the first/main thing said about a new coach is his ability to connect with players…….yeah 😂

[@rstory2319]

ud is actually good. Very grounded and speaking facts

[@TheOnlyCoop]

I'm so Glad to see this, because I'm so tired of JJ Redick and his big mouth. He can go to LA and fail and the Bron era in LA can be over. And I'm a lifelong Lakers fan.

[@BIG-GAME-HUNTING]

3:13 STRAIGHT COMMON SENSE. 💪 💪 💪.

[@darrylanderson4764]

Perp doesn't understand, ok

[@Stonecoldalston]

0:29 as a cowboys and laker fan I’ll definitely say the expectations for the Cowboys is more unrealistic

[@j4y4re30]

What coaching experience did Steve Kerr have? Eric Spro 🤔

[@michaelmathias3277]

Molly, please for the love of God, stop trying to add content by speaking. Nobody wants to hear it dear.