LeBron James turns 40 years old on Dec. 30. He can become a free agent between now and then.
This is the context in which longtime NBA sharpshooter J.J. Redick is reportedly joining the Los Angeles Lakers as a first-time head coach on a four-year deal worth about $8 million annually. Apparently the lure of L.A. was enough for the 39-year-old to push pause on his podcasts.
Who can blame him? It is a prestigious job. I will not pretend to know how quality a coach he will be.
As a basketball situation, the Lakers leave plenty to be desired.