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JJ Redick is latest opponent to be LeBron James' head coach

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The Los Angeles Lakers agreed to a four-year contract with JJ Redick to make him their new head coach Thursday, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The hiring comes nearly two months after the franchise fired Darvin Ham after two seasons.

Redick, who has no prior coaching experience in college or the NBA, played 15 seasons in the league, averaging 12.8 points on 41.3% shooting from deep. The Orlando Magic drafted Redick 11th overall in 2006, three years after the Cleveland Cavaliers selected LeBron James with the No.