Woj REVEALS JJ Redick & James Borrego could be in the Lakers’ sights 🍿 | SportsCenter

On SportsCenter, Adrian Wojnarowski joins to talk through the Knicks vs. Pacers series, the NBA Draft Lottery and the Lakers’ head coaching candidates.
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[@draedogglawson]

I'd take the Lakers coaching job. Sign a 5 year deal, get fired after the first year, and then get paid for the next 4 years for nothing 😆 🤣 😂

[@SirGenesis206]

💯 lmao

[@WaveRider1989]

I don't think they get paid bro. It's not guaranteed money like the players, unless I'm wrong on this

[@user-bp5em3ok9q]

@@WaveRider1989 They still do lol, Adrian Griffin still cashing in checks from Milwaukee

[@edwinfcapidos]

It's guaranteed. ​@@WaveRider1989

[@namtrof01]

After lebron does all the gm work, my job is basically make sure nobody dies

[@superemesean5907]

If JJ becomes a coach, the it’ll be clear that LeBron orchestrated the whole thing 😂

[@scottmac2338]

So true

[@pg13pacernation30]

JJ putting himself in a pit of fire 🔥 but let’s hope everything goes well for him if he does get hired we all know what happened with Nash 😢

[@CitizenoftheWorld1]

JJ having a decent career, befriending the face of basketball by talking about the game & family, then coaching the Lakers and adding Bronny sounds straight outta a Disney Channel film

[@iwishiwasthomasshelby]

I know people like this at work, too, sucking their way up.

[@MrAdobo-vi1cd]

Lol

[@damarcusdidit]

That's why JJ got a podcast with LeBron. He been buttering him up this whole time 😂

[@Abdulragbagsing1]

Mannnn let these niggas rock 😭

[@codedsoul7360]

Jj has been interviewed for coaching jobs for quite some time now, either way I hope he doesn’t go for that one, Lakers the wrong team.

[@Thor27609]

How do hire a person that has never coached anything has got to be the most asinine thing I ever heard 😂 The GM that does that needs to be fired

[@dmitryowens]

​@@codedsoul7360 Nah. He'd fit well with the Lakers.

[@dmitryowens]

​@djronviper Really? Ime Udoka had never coached in the NBA before and he won 51 games in his first season and the Celtics made it to the Finals.

[@dominiquepettway9164]

JJ is the perfect scapegoat I mean Coach for the lakers!

[@LoveHateRelationship]

😂😊😅

[@williamannette558]

That’s why he has been sucking Lebron off for years.

[@wilandcj]

A scapegoat refers to an innocent person taking the blame for something they didn't do, westbrook hasn't made it past the first round since 2020, and Ham was a terrible coach for this team and blamed the players for his shortcomings

[@mrblackman1992_]

@@wilandcjman the lakers just suck that’s it

[@kingnaz8465]

@@wilandcjnobody was saying ham was a terrible coach last year when they beat the grizzlies and warriors but the moment they got swept it’s ham dlo and AD fault and than this year when the lakers was winning and had one of the best records in the nba the 2nd half of the season yall praised lebron dlo and AD ham didn’t get any credit even when y’all beat the pelicans in the playoffs in every one talked about lebron and dlo not ham but soon as the nuggets eliminated them it’s all ham fault 😂😂😂😂

[@Sedarius]

The Lakers need a coach like Samuel L Jackson was in coach Carter

[@TheRamboss]

😂😂😂

[@johnsonnguyen3114]

Yes! Delinda!!! Delinda!!!!!

[@iwishiwasthomasshelby]

They need a coach like Denzel in remember the titans.

[@nimajaytv6156]

They need a coach like The Rock in Gridiron Gang

[@Lebum738]

Lmao no. Darvin was a motivational speaker, but not a coach.

[@SquidysTents]

They really did JJ dirty putting that resume up on the screen 😂

[@QuanPookie]

JJ has no experience coaching and they want him? This must be a joke.

[@Tomorrow32]

Why is Mark Jackson no considered?

[@desordenpublico]

Keep mark away from them , lebron’s a coach slayer mark’s old school , he won’t last too long

[@scottmac2338]

Because he is always will be saying I believe in you guys just like ham

[@afanofall3131]

Just make Lebron the coach already instead of scapegoating the coach every single year

[@Ballin-97]

Read my mind

[@TheQuickyouknow]

Asking him to play high minutes at 40 and coach is wild lol. They should get Ronda since he thinks like Bron.

[@I.am_Groot]

@@TheQuickyouknow Bill Russel did it and won rings is LeBron a GOAT or just another highly talented chump that can't figure out how to connect long term with a coach?

[@TheQuickyouknow]

@@I.am_Groot I have MJ as the goat, but this has got to be the worst anti-Bron argument I've in some time. Bill played when the NBA was still new, there were 9 teams, basically no skilled players, no strategy/set plays, no basketball specific training, etc. Players back then needed a coach as much as I need a coach for a game of pickup basketball. They weren't running plays, it was back to the basket and dunk or hook shoot. I could have coached the Celtics and win. There's 70 years of evolution since Bill's days, more skilled players, analytics, sports science, training camps, full coaching staff, over a hundred different plays coaches could run, etc. It's not the same as the 50s and 60s. If you want to use a modern example (2010+), go for it, but miss me with the 50s.

[@I.am_Groot]

@@TheQuickyouknow Your low assessment of the time period is just ignorance so I will let that pass if you think Wilt would not be an absolute beast in today's NBA that is your problem. Russell starting on a team like the Knicks right now or the Mavs would be THE recipe for ring(s) but let me stick to the point k.. LeBron is once again coach-less and the ONLY CURRENT NAME being mentioned to bring in that HAS real NBA head coaching experience is Borrego. Its a joke at this point and "Bron is a big part of that reality

[@frankcb11]

It wouldn’t be wise to go with reddick. First time coaching ever? For that organization not a good move

[@evannatland5151]

Wym bro he coaches his kids AAU team? 😂 nah but fr im rooting for JJ I’m here for it

[@Rhapsody8850]

Fill the bench with ex head coaches and assistants

[@JTX_1]

JJ would make a great head coach but you need to surround him with a quality staff. JJ has high basketball IQ, nba experience, is very outspoken, holds people accountable, and has good player relations.

[@frankcb11]

Come on man. The man can be an assistant I don’t hate him just dying going straight to head coach of the lakers is a little disrespectful

[@Abdulragbagsing1]

@@frankcb11I won’t use the word disrespectful , only because of JJ and his character but I definitely get your point. He would be a “baby” in the coaching game for the most storied nba franchise

[@jackharrington697]

If JJ Redick gets this job Jeanie buss and Rob Pelinka are clueless and have no idea what they are doing 😂😂😏😏

[@Thunderbolt210]

If I were JJ I wouldn’t take that lakers job

[@drorig9034]

why ? u get massiv amount of money and even if u get fired u get paid for nothing.

[@ac1200]

There’s a number, though. A big one.

[@Harrisonhendricks]

When he gets fired they gonna blame lebron anyways so it's a win win

[@codedsoul7360]

@@drorig9034nah cause he could be a really good coach, a successful one, but that team just ain’t the right one.

[@wilandcj]

@@codedsoul7360 You act as if Ham was an top caliber coach

[@yrudonking]

The Lakers dont need new head coaches, they need someone in the front office with the authority to tell the players to stfu and play like Pat Riley did for Spo.

[@desordenpublico]

First of all you need to look at the relationship between spo and pat , lakers doesn’t have that type of relationship with a coach..well phil jackson I think ..,spo father was part of Miami heat’s FO so he literally grew up in heat’s culture, pat’s old school he understood the value in that

[@wilandcj]

@@desordenpublico Rob and Jeanie don't take themselves seriously🤨🤨, How do u break down a squad that just won a championship and make the most terrible trade in history. Jeanie has been getting off scot-free

[@I.am_Groot]

@@desordenpublico Good points but fact is LeBron DOES NOT have that kind of relationship with coaches. He didn't want Spo early on and once that got rolling he ducked out so once again the 'goat' some folks believe can't get a good coach to team up with.. Its a 'Bron problem always has been

[@Ordovician71]

@@wilandcj. That wasn’t a championship squad. That’s the reason they broke them up

[@smoothradio102]

Finally ESPN let Woj give us updates without a Feminist 🙏🙌💯

[@matchhunter7012]

Thank god

[@JennHayden]

I did a quick google search for jj coaching history and nothing came up. Why is his name even being discussed?? I am so confused. A guy with no experience coaching the Lakers. What a privilege.

[@I.am_Groot]

its what Bron does.. gets a coach run then looks around and wonders 'why don't established coached want me' well Bron its a YOU issue

[@THECLAYDAVIS-DOWNTOWNCLAYDAVIS]

James Borego 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@bub6010]

😭

[@bub6010]

Like be serious LA

[@pauloshman6188]

James was one of Orlando Magic Assistant coaches. When Jacque Vaughn was head coach. When Jacque was fired. He was head coach for rest of the season. He didn't do any better. Yes, the team didn't either of them any favors. All 1 or 2 year players. Without any veterans. They suck.

[@MrDiipp]

Bruh

[@tyqwanmuhammad]

That would be the worst signing and lebron would leave the lakers if they did that 😂😂😂

[@Idealgentlemen_]

Oh please please please please PLEASE let it be JJ, I would love to watch him and lebrons relationship just crumble because he think he wouldn’t screw him over if they don’t win immediately lmao😂

[@Mandrahale]

So this explains why JJ has been sucking up to LeBron. 😂😂😂😂

[@757-David]

But but Stephen A Rcst wants it to be a “Brutha”

[@jamesfayne108]

How is JJ better than any experienced coach that's already out there? Make it make sense.

[@journey2k299]

He knows more about ball, he’s played at the highest level and was a better player than any coach out there

[@frankmathews]

No coaching experience matters. And even tho he doesn’t have a job he wasn’t a better player than Steve Nash. And not even close to Jason Kidd.

[@Ssssssssssssssss-y2h]

He's got a podcast

[@I.am_Groot]

@@frankmathews Y'all are asking the wrong question. JJ is a solid guy and maybe one day a great coach but once again LeBron does not have a date for the prom and the only options are guys we either KNOW can't do the job (Borrego) or JJ who maybe might figure out how to coach a playoff team by 2028 or so...

[@oisinlarkin6885]

​@@journey2k299 J Kidd

[@kellykell8439]

The top 3 people who should be considered to be the head coach for the Lakers right now are #1 Frank Vogul (again), #2 Ty Lue, and #3 Shaq (if he wants to coach because he knows the LA culture and he knows how to win rings).

[@I.am_Groot]

What makes you think any of those guys WANTS the job? If the Clippers fired him T Lue might but at this moment I think all 3 would say NO if offered the job

[@mikejr92mmj]

Shaq ain’t coaching

[@adalbertportento8303]

How about Terry Stotts Ofense and Mike Browne depense Chanpion Coach +Phil Handy+ JJ Redick + Rondo❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@CoChaos]

That asian anchor went from snap chat stories to sunday tv. Anything is possible

[@DevinFountain-dh2do]

I don’t understand how these two are better candidates than Becky Hammon

[@jonathanthomas1239]

She isn’t a candidate because she is not available. They are literally about to start the WNBA season.

[@DebunkMyths]

JJ Redick has good ball knowledge and a high basketball IQ. Game analysis is different to real time decision making and play calling in game.... This could turn out bad or could be a revelation. However .... Lakers need to improve their team. Spencer dinwidie and Gabe Vincent are useless, Rui & Dlo are too inconsistent. Christian woods is Meh. Only players with upside are Lebron, AD, Reaves, Prince, Vando and I like Christie too he doesn't get much playing time but dude can ball out.

[@Wangmhon2023]

As lakers fan. I’m not feeling JJ.

[@lordfriezachrist6546]

Please choose jj reddick as the next coach for the Lakers. What could go wrong?

[@jonjaime]

😂

[@DittyBroker]

“Search” ? Is that what they’re calling before they announce JJ as the next head coach?

[@suspiciousafternoon]

😂😂😂 the Lakers will continue to be a joke and LeTantrum will be screaming all season

[@bigshaqdragon9653]

JJ started a podcast so he can coach NBA teams. bro is playing chess.

[@Nostalgia9478]

Reddick and Borego>>>Dopey Darvin

[@drumxr]

Borrego would be a good coach to bring in

[@skyMcWeeds]

JJ Reddick coach/podcaster, so everytime the Lakers lose we get a new podcast episode with JJ and Bron crying foul and blaming others Lakers front office is an effin joke

[@jackharrington697]

It already is a joke staring Jeanie Nepotism Buss

[@wilandcj]

they didn't blame anyone where are yall getting this from

[@donbatag]

The search for the next "to blame if we lose" is on

[@adamstewart247]

Do they know JJ is a podcaster not a coach? Recording podcasts is not the same as coaching a team lol😂

[@FlyteTVEnt]

If Jj gets the job it’s clearly a Lebron decision. I’d love to see mark jackson get a shot at coaching.

[@I.am_Groot]

He has had 20 shots a coaching. dude chose to be a commentator. Its time to remember Mark Jackson for who he is a guy that was part of a good thing in Golden State and got himself washed out of that mostly for not building good relationships outside the roster. If he wanted to be coaching he would be but waiting around for that 'dream job' sorry it should go to someone who has actually earned the opportunity

[@samsonanderson3348]

Call Coach Dawn Stanley, Rondo, Jared Dudley, or Mark Jackon

[@conorcassidy7112]

We got ourselves a Woj Mom 💣

[@rjharvey3408]

Ty Lue, Mark Jackson

[@danonthestrings]

I think JJ is smart enough to not take the head coaching job, but if theres a spot as an assistant coach, can definitely see him going for it.

[@davidmichlin6777]

He doesn't want to be an assistant coach he turned down the Celtics last year.

[@dillanoblake]

How about Rondo?

[@timadamson3378]

Thanks for the spooky music. Very important.

[@timadamson3378]

By all means, spend more time on the meaningless Lakers coaching search.

[@Big7wardnola]

Lakers please don't hire JJ Reddick

[@pinoykayaker]

If Lakers consider analysts, there are better analysts like James Worthy and Robert Horry. Coaches like Fisher and cooper had been coaches.

[@JonathonJamesWilliams]

James Borrengo? Redick? Give me a break! GO BIG!

[@BLACKICONOCLAST]

MARK JACKSON WINNING PERCENTAGE IS 526. JAMES BORREGO WINNING PERCENTAGE IS 443

[@braddougan1919]

This is why i've kept saying no premier or top coaching candidates have been taking the Lakers Job! Its not a good job or desirable anymore!

[@gahangore111]

Love casual Woj

[@Thor27609]

How do hire a person that has never coached anything has got to be the most asinine thing I have ever heard 😂 The GM that does that needs to be fired

[@vyrlonbivens3697]

Steve kerr had no previous coaching experience, there's more examples if you never heard of it before

[@Thor27609]

@@vyrlonbivens3697 and how did that work out 😂 it didn’t

[@freeguy3751]

Weird how LeBron & KD never had a hall of fame coach in their prime

[@awesomereviews1561]

Eric Spoelstra will definitely be in the hall of fame. And LBJ tried to get him fired…

[@Ordovician71]

Eric Spoelstra? You have to win in order for your coach to make the HOF lmao

[@I.am_Groot]

@@awesomereviews1561 Facts. But sorry KD has Kerr so its really 'Bron in that category gee I wonder why a guy known as LeGM never has paired and meshed with a top coach sure Spo is a legend but he was a newbie back then and yeah dude wanted him GONE early one

[@3headachesNOW]

They should have put Jason Kidd in charge from the beginning but you gave it to Frank Vogel.

[@leetraviusmckay314]

Thibs "you guys start you guys finish" 😂

[@Hatedlikedavid]

And folks think LeGM isn’t a real thing lmao

[@nepaondabeat]

I feel like JJ would be amazing with a team that rebuilds with young guys, throwing im into a basically impossible task with coaching the lakers wouldn't serve either of the two parties well.

[@jazzbrew68]

My biggest concern with JJ (besides inexperience) would be respect in the locker room... especially if things goes south.

[@blablablaa14]

Its almost obvious Lebron said to the Lakers "JJ is our coach, draft my son, or I don't resign". Lets stop pretending Lebron doesn't run the Lakers

[@WesJenkins518]

ESPN wants to keep Lakers relevant lmao. Just like other woke media trying to keep Sleepy Joe relevant

[@Ballin-97]

What does the Lakers coach do other than walk the sideline, talk to the media, and defer to whatever LeBron wants?

[@braddougan1919]

The Lakers Job ain't attractive or desirable like it used to be anymore

[@melroze]

Never give control of your team to one player, I don't care how good he is.

[@Meme_dad1]

It’s going to be jj Reddick. ESPN needs to stop acting like they don’t know. And watch that move be the nail in coffin for lebum career. GOOD RIDDANCE!!!

[@thevoiceofrevelationpodcast]

Do NOT take that job til LBJ is gone. He wants his boy to be with him.. good for him.. But r u gonna mess the future for a feeling?

[@stevechen1991]

They should re hire Vogel, sign Dwight and bring back Caruso. I know they all older but that group can run it back cuz they kno each other well and lakers still got defensive players to fit Vogels system

[@CA-tk8yn]

Reddick has a basketball mind that surpasses even James, and the ability to intelligently work with him. He wont be pushed around and although has no real coaching experience, will make one fine Coach one day for some team, like Kerrs done. Im not familiar with Borrego. Reddick will be that Coach other team regret not grabbing down the road.

[@laman8914]

The best coach for the Lakers out there, with LBJ and AD on the team, would be the Spurs coach. He's the only one that will be able to tame the egos of these 2, especially LBJ.

[@cobeelemonDAWGG]

JJ to the Lakers 😂😂

[@Munchkinz11]

waiting for who is going to be scapegoated 😂😂😂

[@dahc0023]

@@Munchkinz11every team has a scapegoat that doesn’t live up to expectations. It’s not just the lakers lebron

[@Ordovician71]

@@dahc0023 Nobody in world history has made more excuses and blamed more people for his failures than lebron

[@dahc0023]

@@Ordovician71 if that’s true then show me any clip of him throwing a teammate or coach under the bus..? I bet you won’t be able to because it’s very popular for online incels to create their own narratives about a stranger to have something to complain about daily. It’s bizarre

[@Ordovician71]

@@dahc0023 Seek help, kid. It’s not that big of a deal lmao. Just search google and there’s compilations haha

[@EliDSage]

"It's all part of my plan" -J.J Aizen

[@BLACKICONOCLAST]

NAT MCMILLAN HAS A 532 WINNING PERCENTAGE. JAMES BORREGO HAS A 443 WINNING PERCENTAGE

[@BLACKICONOCLAST]

@@elcomandante9299 THEY ALREADY KNOW THIS IS FOR THE "UNKNOWING PUBLIC"

[@Heybheyhey]

If I’m the knicks I would rest Brunson for game 5 and hope they win game 6

[@gregorywright7650]

Not Ham's fault , dude can coach

[@jaleman777]

If JJ becomes a head coach anywhere, mark my words reports are going to come out to that one of his players beat him up

[@tomkat9557]

Why would Reddick ever want that headache. I guess to get paid.

[@Imperatorelite999]

Lebron really loves JJ. You could tell by how they interact on their podcast. Sad how Lebron will end up hating JJ with a passion when the Nuggets beat him again.

[@deehollywood6013]

JJ talked himself into a head coaching opportunity. What qualifies him? At least a guy like Kerr spent years playing under two GOATs of coaching although I don't believe he was ever an actual assistant.

[@kinn227]

Might as well bring Kenny Smith from inside the NBA in for a interview too then, if not coaching experience is needed smh

[@QuiteStorm2.0]

Hiring and firing coaches isn’t gonna justify that horrible roster pure stupidity by the Lakers organization.

[@justaguy7337]

Michael Malone gonna be pissed that media is still talking about Lakers at this point.

[@pg13pacernation30]

JJ putting himself in a pit of fire 🔥 but let’s hope everything goes well for him if he does get hired we all know what happened with Nash 😢

[@thomassharer8453]

My stupid Lakers. Could be hiring a coach from another staff (let’s say T’Wolves or OKC). Which would also help recruiting possible stars post LeBron/AD. Or pry away Becky Hammon or Dawn Staley, if they would even consider. JJ being hired would just feel like further nepotism move by an organization swallowed by nepotism from ownership downwards. Wouldn’t be surprised at all if Lakers just draft Bronny on the 1st round. Its such a drama show

[@evannatland5151]

“We’re like a family here” 😅

[@jackharrington697]

Jeanie buss is no better then her brother Jim Buss was as the owner of the lakers 😂😂

[@JaredRichey-ly9qr]

@ evannatland5151 Manson Family

[@Ordovician71]

It’s a clown show. The lakers are a joke now

[@scottmac2338]

Ji and rondo as coaches Ji the head

[@BETTALIFE101]

Jj is going to be calling Steve Kerr every day. Basically the same player. Kerr has rings though.

[@brob8204]

If LeBron and AD fully endorse JJ Redick, this may really happen. This is so crazy, though.

[@arminoleg1624]

Hiring JJ means him and Lebron will be head coaches.

[@CraigCharley]

Who wants to coach LeBron HATE Speech

[@bee1979]

JJ should not start a coaching career with the Lakers no sir.

[@sonyawilliams4989]

The Raptors didn’t want JJ but the Lakers do? 😂😂

[@jfowler7604]

Borrego certainly seems like he's worth a long look. I just wonder though, who really would WANT this job? Shi* show management plus deal with LeDiva James. Who needs that?

[@I.am_Groot]

Not as a head coach his teams consistently could not establish any defensive identity but getting buckets is in his skill set so if they hire JJ or another HC with training wheels I think Borrego would be a solid assistant

[@IbrahimHarris-ng7en]

Get the pelicans assistant. Make bron the point forward. Not JJ Reddick who has never coached.

[@smoothradio102]

The Disrespect on JJ Redrick Resume they Didn’t Put Host of Old Man in the Three Podcast which he Founded and Host longer than Lebron Podcast, Plus he’s a Announcer for Games

[@beastbrook16]

Woj made it SPLAAAASH

[@Magihyun]

Obviously JJ is trying hard to sell himself as competent personality through that cringey podcast with LeBron. Both of them are having secret interests and it's not just money or teaching casuals how basketball works.

[@thep751]

Please let it be JJ Reddick, so I don't have to hear much from him anymore as an analyst.

[@jmcgee39]

If the Lakers aren't looking to hire Mark Jackson then they'll be wasting another year of Lebron with whoever they end up hiring.

[@Littlepunk8964]

The Lakers next year will have two coaches and four players standing still on offense and only 4 playing defense. The player that is also the coach will just manage the referees.

[@RetireJune]

If Lebron make the Lakers sign JJ, they gonna get exposed and have the same year like this last one

[@reyesrn1935]

Out of all Coaches you're going to pick JJ Reddick After he just had an Interview with Lebron Who has no Coaching experience? If the Lakers Hire JJ Reddick, it's just to appease Lebron. It's Not a coincidence

[@Pax2023]

I like JJ, but the Lakers need a veteran coach to right the ship.

[@ashokathegreat4534]

Give JJ a chance at Lakers, and judge him after.

[@cliffordbailey9799]

Keith Dambrot is the new Lakers head coach

[@JohnRigby5011]

LeBron is technically the coach and gm