The Lakers formally announced former NBA player and broadcaster JJ Redick as their next head coach, a decision that’s been met with a mixture of curiosity and skepticism.
Redick, who has no formal head coaching experience, agreed to the job last Thursday.
Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka and Redick met with the media Monday at the team’s facility with major decisions looming.
“We are thrilled to introduce JJ Redick as the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers,” said Pelinka, who is also the Lakers’ vice president of basketball operations. “After a thoughtful and thorough search process, I couldn’t be more proud to welcome JJ, his wife Chelsea, and their two sons to the Lakers family.