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Opportunity Knocks
Timing is everything when replacing head coaches as the options can be limited but opportunity is knocking loudly on the Lakers’ doors right now as L.A. contemplates J.J. Redick as their next Pat Riley or Phil Jackson.https://t.co/d7RiqbguHF pic.twitter.com/S9IakqrjQ9
— LakerTom (@LakerTom) May 8, 2024
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The Modern Game
The main reason why the Los Angeles Lakers should to hire J.J. Redick as their next head coach is he would become the driving force leading the franchise to finally embrace the 3-point shot and the modern game. https://t.co/d7RiqbguHF pic.twitter.com/pn2ZapOQWR
— LakerTom (@LakerTom) May 8, 2024
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LeBron’s Approval
The Lakers are hoping to lock LeBron James up for three more seasons. Hiring J.J. Redick to be their next head coach would help ensure that LeBron’s last few seasons would end more successfully than Kobe’s.https://t.co/d7RiqbguHF pic.twitter.com/l0F5HIa83J
— LakerTom (@LakerTom) May 8, 2024
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Lakers Fast Break- NBA Playoff Ideas To Make Your Eyes Roll…with LakerTom!
LakerTom from lakerholics.net returns with more insight and opinions as he always does as he and Gerald ponder the NBA’s season and playoff format when the league returns to play on July 31. They break down all the questions being asked about the format, the challenges, and the proposed ideas being bandied a…Read More
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LakerTom wrote a new post
DPOY voting results: pic.twitter.com/uQwz1cz5NS
— Trevor Lane (@Trevor_Lane) May 7, 2024
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AD got robbed again… DPOY is nothing but a popularity contest now pic.twitter.com/HZskpsvR3O
— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) May 7, 2024
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Trae Young just left Klutch.
Will this affect any relations to the Lakers?
— 🎗NBA•Fan🎗 (@Klutch_23) May 7, 2024
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When I say it, I really mean it..
Another Day, Another Opportunity‼️ pic.twitter.com/9SIBo22Lg3— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) May 7, 2024
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LakerTom wrote a new post
JJ Redick says there is a way for Lakers to upset Nuggets: "Where can we exploit the margins?" https://t.co/lOL97qgRot
— LakerTom (@LakerTom) May 7, 2024
Redick listed four key factors that could allow Lakers to beat the defending champions.
The Los Angeles Lakers enter their first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets as big underdogs. But while the oddsmakers are picking the Nuggets to eliminate the Lakers, former NBA player JJ Redick thinks there are ways for the Purple and Gold to pull off an upset.
“The thing with the Lakers, if you’re trying to attack them, is ‘How can we get Anthony Davis from the basket?’ And whether it’s running high pick-and-rolls with whoever he’s guarding. We could see some Jamal Murray pick-and-rolls with Aaron Gordon, let’s say if they’re cross-matched that way. So keeping Anthony Davis in the paint is the number one priority,” said Redick.
Redick also mentioned that the Nuggets aren’t a high-volume three-point shooting team. At 11.7 three-point makes per game, they rank 25th in the league, one spot below the Lakers, who hit 11.8 three-pointers on average.
Denver is also 26th in pace at 97.43, while the Lakers are fourth overall at 101.38. According to JJ, that’s where the Lakers need to look for advantages.
“Number two. You got to look for margins here. Where can we exploit the margins? If I’m the Los Angeles Lakers, I need to get LeBron James out in transition. I need transition buckets. The shooters, Austin Reaves, Taurean Prince, Hachimura, of course, D’Angelo Russell, who’s had an incredible season. They have to shoot the ball well. Again Denver good three-point shooting team, not a high-volume three-point shooting team. Can they win the three-point battle there? Fastbreak. Can they win that there?” added JJ.
Finally, Redick says that the Lakers need to continue doing what they have been doing throughout the season: taking the ball to the basket and drawing fouls. L.A. often dominates its opponents in free throw attempts, and doing the same against the defending champions would increase their chances of advancing to the second round.
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LakerTom wrote a new post
Lakers Fans Don't Want JJ Redick As New Coach Because He Didn't Select Anthony Davis For All-Defensive Team https://t.co/S9Bbn9NIVv
— LakerTom (@LakerTom) May 7, 2024
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I have not heard any feedback from J.J. on why he did not include Davis. Was it just an oversight or because of the Lakers record. At any rate, how Davis would handle Anthony Davis as coach would obviously be a big issue that he will have to address when interviewing for the Lakers job. Lakers do need a coach who believes in two-bigs lineups for the Lakers imo.
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LakerTom wrote a new post
"The Lakers have very few good candidates… LeBron [James] doesn't get involved in coaching hires… LeBron's friendships tend to fall out as quickly as they start."
Brian Windhorst on the possibility of the Lakers hiring JJ Redick 👀
(via @dpshow)pic.twitter.com/zsiUijCSDO
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) May 7, 2024
Brian Windhorst discussed the Los Angeles Lakers potentially hiring JJ Redick, noting the limited pool of strong candidates. He added that LeBron James typically doesn’t influence coaching hires and observed that James’ friendships often fade quickly.
“The Lakers have very few good candidates… LeBron [James] doesn’t get involved in coaching hires… LeBron’s friendships tend to fall out as quickly as they start,” Windhorst said.
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That’s good news. While he was a disappointment on offense, they were not going to find a better player at the minimum. Hopefully in a different system he can regain his scoring touch this year.
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I think Cam may come back as well. After showing some promise in the first part of the year he hurt his ankle and was in and out and missed 34 games mostly in the 2nd half of the season. So he really didn’t have the opportunity to play himself into a better contract. As for Hayes, he’s the only one of our minimum deals that did play himself into a better deal. If I were running a rebuilding team I would snatch him up and let him develop.
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I talked about Christian Wood picking up his player option and what it means for the Lakers and their roster build this summer for @LakersNation… pic.twitter.com/WJeGbkQD6d
— Trevor Lane (@Trevor_Lane) May 7, 2024
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LakerTom wrote a new post
Does Minnesota want Nikola Jokic to be a scorer or passer? How should it defend Jamal Murray and limit Michael Porter Jr. in transition? 🤔#Timberwolves assistant coach Micah Nori runs through possible adjustments for Game 2 against the Nuggets. #WolvesBack pic.twitter.com/ioms6biSRa
— Bally Sports North (@BallySportsNOR) May 6, 2024
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Micah Nori seems good in the ways Darvin was not. pic.twitter.com/1fWQjmNb3T
— Jaden ☻︎ (@GOATEDLakeshow) May 7, 2024
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Bucks Looking To Shakeup Roster With Potential Trade With the Los Angeles Lakers https://t.co/DQ4teKPW3m
— LakerTom (@LakerTom) May 7, 2024
Fran Leiva of fadeawayworld.net mentioned a trade idea for the Bucks and the Lakers this offseason. Milwaukee would be receiving from Los Angeles D’Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, a 2024 first-round pick (17th overall), and a 2029 first-round pick for Damian Lillard.
Some of the reasoning that Leiva gave for the Lakers and the Bucks making this trade is as follows:
“The Lakers’ decision to trade for Lillard is driven by the need to maximize the remaining years of LeBron James’ career, with hopes that Lillard can be a pivotal part of another championship run. Lillard, despite a down year, still managed solid numbers, averaging 24.3 points, 7.0 assists, and 4.4 rebounds over 73 games. On the other side, D’Angelo Russell had a strong season, particularly shining from beyond the arc. His season averages were 18.0 points, 6.3 assists, and 3.1 rebounds across 76 games, proving his value as a reliable scoring and playmaking option. However, his playoff performance was less impressive, underscoring a need for consistency in high-stakes games.”
This Would Be an Excellent Trade For What the Los Angeles Lakers Need But the Milwaukee Bucks Feel Committed to Building Around Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard
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Michael H wrote a new post
Aloha,
I don’t think the question is how can we get by the Nuggets any longer. The bigger question now is, how do we get by the TWolves next year.
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DJ2KB24 wrote a new post
Record, LBJ player 71 Games and Led Team in Scoring, Assists and Steals. Shot a great 54% for 2pt and 41% from 3pt. Won the First In Season Tourney and Blocked a boatload of shots when absolutely needed. Lacking over all “D,” yep. And also puts those Behinds in those Seats! Making Lakers lots of $$$$$$$!
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LBJ did out shoot Luka and Steph from 3pt. I’ve said for a couple years he would be a great off the ball shooting guard.
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It’s not steals or blocked shots where Lebrons defense has slipped DJ. It’s getting out on shooters and contesting shots, and it’s staying in front of quick players as well. Thats where he’s dropped off. He takes defensive positions off to conserve his energy. And that’s okay, he makes up for it on offense. I’m fine with LeBron at the 4. But you hear people wanting to move AD to the 4 and bring in another center. I do not want LeBron chasing wing players on the perimeter at 40, unless you want to run him into the ground. At the 4 he sits back and reads the offense and makes plays. Thats what he is best suited for at this stage of his career.
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Lakers News: Making the Case for Potential First-Time Head Coach to Lead LA https://t.co/8CWOomQVyz via @SInow
— LakerTom (@LakerTom) May 5, 2024
The Los Angeles Lakers have made a significant move by parting ways with former head coach Darvin Ham. After two years of mixed results, the Lakers’ front office has decided to steer the team in a new direction.
Time will only tell whether it was the right or wrong decision. Nonetheless, Los Angeles will look for the 29th head coach in franchise history, and the candidates are already flying through. The Lakers have a list of veteran, experienced coaches as well as young, soon-to-be first-time head coaches. The purple and gold have their options, but none may not be more attractive than former NBA sharpshooter and current ESPN broadcaster JJ Redick.
Although Redick has zero coaching experience, there is no questioning his basketball IQ. Whether you’re hearing him on the broadcast or listening to him on his podcasts, “The Old Man and The Three,” or his other podcast with Lakers superstar LeBron James, “Mind The Game.”
It is very tricky and a significant risk to go with someone with zero coaching experience at the end of the day. Still, it could be worth something, especially with James’ insight on Reddick. Some could see it happen, like Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus. In his latest column, Pincus tries to make sense of the Lakers bringing aboard Reddick.
“His [Reddick] connection to James is undeniable. Assuming the team chooses to stay the course with the 39-year-old legend, at roughly $162 million for three more years, that connection matters.”
“It’s presumptive to say James wants Redick, but the two share a common view of the game and a natural trust. Unless the Los Angeles Clippers scapegoat Tyronn Lue for yet another Kawhi Leonard-less postseason, Redick seems the most logical choice.”
James could put in a word for the 39-year-old former player. The two have spent a ton of time already, and maybe this was already in the making with starting this podcast together. Who knows, but if you watch or listen to the podcast, James and Redick see the game in a similar way and share the same point of view. Whether that can work out in a player-coach setting is an entirely different ball game.
Even before the 2023-2024 season, Redick was a hot commodity to join a coaching staff as an assistant. Redick turned down multiple tenures, most notably the Boston Celtics. The 39-year-old told sportswriter Pablo Torres he’d rather coach his nine-year-old’s son’s team than Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum.
“I could be helping [Jayson] Tatum win a championship. Instead, I’m trying to figure out how a nine-year-old can beat a 2-3 zone,”
The coaching bug is apparent, as he told Dan Patrick last May that he misses basketball and could seize a coaching opportunity if he sees fit.
“You certainly miss the competitive side of professional basketball when you retire, and that’s probably the biggest itch,” Redick told the last May. “… I’m in a fortunate situation that I can kind of wait and see if there’s anything that materializes that’s sort of a perfect fit.”
The Lakers will do their due diligence. It will be a long road ahead, and they must get it right. Whether that’s Redick or an experienced coach, we’ll have to wait and see.
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Yes, it is a young man’s game. Truth is it is going to take a while before I get used to their power or the right to rule and control.
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Lakers aren’t going to unhook themselves from the S.S. James, AD plays/feels/(is?) older than he actually is. No edge tweaks/fringe moves are gonna change that. So, if we trade any of the other core players it has to still be a younger player. The over 30 superstar, not even elite, tier players are: Siakhim, White, KCP(?), LaVert(?), Anderson and, let’s be honest, those last 3 as the main guy on their own team would scare nobody. They are elite role players which I would say shows how we can’t forget the lesson of the Laker AARP team of 21-22 with regard to vet minimum deals.
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The big issue I see is the constant raises, outpacing growth in the cap, for these old cats. They’re getting more and more washed as their salaries get more and more punitive to team building. You got Ant killing it every night with those young legs, while guys by their mid 30’s are doing that once every 3 or so games. No one looks at the atrocious, self-serving over 38 rule CP3 instituted as “union” leader. Realistically those old guys salaries should be far more limited than the true superstars of the league. You should never sniff 30% of the cap unless you’re a top-5 MVP vote getting, 25% for all-nba, 20% for everyone else.
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I am hoping we don’t do something stupid again. Vando and Austin are 25. Rui is 26. They haven’t reached their prime yet and all 3 will get better. As the Nuggets proved, continuity matters. And you can’t turn the roster over with trades every year and expect to win.
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Me too but don’t put much faith in Rob.
https://lakeshowlife.com/2023/02/03/rob-pelinka-trade-grades-lakers/
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LakerTom wrote a new post
My top preferences for the Lakers to pursue for their new head coach are Micah Nori and David Adelman.
I'd also want to interview Budenholzer, Lue, Atkinson, & Lee. That's my full list of 6.
Among reported LA interest they're 6/6 here + 2 I'm not interested in (Redick & Kidd).
— Cranjis McBasketball (@Tim_NBA) May 5, 2024
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While we are dealing with a coaching vacancy, there is something else out there that is getting my attention: the Celtics. I won’t be comfortable until they are eliminated. I don’t want them to get to #18 before us.
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Irony of course being the Lakers could’ve draft Tatum and Brown (they took Ball and Ingram instead). Just another nod to management incompetence in the post-Dr. Buss era and there’s a good chance it gets the Celtics another ring before LA.
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Kidd and Lue are under contract and would have to be fired to be available, we ain’t trading for a coach, any list that has Lue or Kidd on it is bonafide click bait.
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It goes beyond who the Lakers drafted. They used DLO for a salary dump when his trade value was high. Magic admitted that was a mistake. They Randle walk for nothing even though he had been improving every year. And trade Zubac that had Doc Rivers laughing at us.
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Sure, it was a combination of missing potential #1 guys for who they did pick, and then mismanaging the assets they did have.
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LakerTom wrote a new post
Lakers Rumors: Anthony Davis’ Opinion To Be Taken ‘Under Consideration’ In Head Coach Search https://t.co/FBufx1hZIn via @lakersnation
— LakerTom (@LakerTom) May 5, 2024
After a rollercoaster of a 2023-24 season, the Los Angeles Lakers’ year ended with a first round exit against the Denver Nuggets.
Los Angeles knew that changes needed to be made and they went for the low-hanging fruit as they dismissed head coach Darvin Ham. For weeks leading up to the playoffs, Ham’s job security was becoming a hotly-discussed topic because of his in-game shortcomings and questionable press conferences and the Lakers decided to cut bait after just two years.
Now, the organization is expected to cast a wide net in their head coaching search with names like Mike Budenholzer, Kenny Atkinson, Tyronn Lue and JJ Redick being mentioned as possible candidates. LeBron James might have a player option for the 2024-25 season he can opt out of, but is expected to have a say in who the team hires.
However, it won’t be just James whom L.A. listens to as they’ll also illicit input from Anthony Davis as well, via Dave McMenamin of ESPN:
“And of course LeBron James’ opinion will be taken into consideration, but not just LeBron James. Anthony Davis as well I’m told,” McMenamin said. “And the team kind of looks as Anthony Davis finally taking the torch from LeBron in the last season-and-a-half. While LeBron can still have the time to process the end of this season as he decides his future with the team, they have another voice and another leader in Anthony Davis whose opinion they will take under consideration.”
The 2023-24 season was a clear indication that Davis had taken more ownership of the team and embraced his role as a leader alongside James. Los Angeles values Davis as a player and partner after they gave him a three-year extension, and they should definitely have him as a stakeholder in key decisions like who to hire as a head coach.
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Lakers need to find a starting center to pair with AD in a two-bigs lineup. Use draft picks to trade for Markkanen, Turner, Sengun, or Isaac instead of a third superstar. Then get Caruso, Dort, or Smart as POA perimeter defender. That’s what we need, not a third superstar.
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