Why Lakers Players Are Skeptical of JJ Redick as a Coach

Lakers players question JJ Redick’s coaching potential. Read their honest opinions here!

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SirShanksAlot

Recently, Lakers players expressed their doubts about JJ Redick’s coaching abilities, stirring up a debate among basketball fans.

Fanta:"A Lakers player or two or three not named LeBron James said, 'You know, I like JJ Redick. But I don't know if I love this 'smartest guy in the room, I'm going to talk down, I'm going to talk at you, I know it all' type thing when I played against him. And I kind of like, get it, but I don't."
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Summary

  • Lakers players question JJ Redick’s coaching approach.
  • Fans debate whether being knowledgeable about the game equates to coaching success.
  • Suggestions made for Redick to start as an assistant coach.
  • Comparisons drawn between Redick and other coaching candidates.

    • MasterTeacher123

    MasterTeacher123 highlighted that intelligence in basketball doesn’t necessarily translate to coaching success.

    HurricaneRon

    HurricaneRon critiqued the lack of effort in discussing multiple Lakers players’ perspectives.

    raylan_givens6

    Raylan_givens6 expressed that Redick’s podcast and career may not be sufficient for an immediate head coaching role.

    RoyKites

    RoyKites questioned the authenticity of John Fanta’s claims regarding Lakers players’ sentiments toward Redick.