Although JJ Redick is in his first year as the Los Angeles Lakers head coach, he understands how hard it is to lead a team with playoff expectations.
Redick was thrust into a pressure-filled situation as the Lakers look to win one more title with LeBron James and Anthony Davis, though other teams around the league are trying to get into the championship mix.
The Sacramento Kings came into the 2024-25 season hoping to compete in the postseason, but they’re currently out of the playoff picture. Amidst a five-game losing streak, the Kings decided to fire Mike Brown who had signed an extension in the offseason.