It's official.
JJ Redick is the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. The former NBA sharpshooter with no coaching experience beyond the youth level was introduced as the sideline leader for one of the most storied franchises in all of sports on Monday.
Flanked by Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, Redick met with media on his 40th birthday for the first time since he agreed on Thursday to a reported four-year contract with the team. He acknowledged the obvious in his opening statement.
"I have never coached in the NBA before," Redick said.