JJ Redick reportedly perceived as front-runner for Lakers' HC job

JJ Redick, James Borrego and Sam Cassell have emerged as the three leading head coaching targets. Right now, Los Angeles is looking for a coach who can grow with the franchise for years to come, placing a premium on maximizing Davis’ greatness, the current returning players and the element of high-level player development. I believe JJ Redick is slightly ahead of the field. Johan Buha said on his YouTube channel

Former Charlotte Hornets head coach and current New Orleans Pelicans associate HC James Borrego also emerged as a target considering his ability to develop younger players. Something the Lakers are looking at post the LeBron James era.

Former NBA Champion and current Boston Celtics assistant coach Sam Cassell is the third name on the list. However, JJ Redick seems to be at the head of the pack. His knack for understanding the game and analyzing has been evident; both from his podcast as well as his game-calling days.

LeBron James’ former teammate thinks JJ Redick might have to deal with a tough locker room

James’ former championship teammate Udonis Haslem had a different take on Redick being the next Lakers’ head coach.

If it’s JJ, it's going to be a cynical locker room. You're gonna see guys that are gonna say, 'Coach going to do a podcast after the game with LeBron'. You're gonna have a cynical locker room with guys that are gonna side eye everything JJ says. Cause they gonna wonder, is it JJ's message or LeBron's message. Udonis Haslem said on yesterday’s broadcast of NBA on ESPN

Haslem played with LeBron James for four years. He knows how the all-time leading scorer is as a leader.

He kind of insinuated that considering Redick’s relationship with James, there will always be a doubt running around in the locker room. Therefore, it could lead to more disharmony than actual chemistry. Had Redick and the four-time champion did not create a podcast together and were just seen as two athletes who have tremendous respect for each other, this might not have been the case.

Only time will tell how everything pans out. JJ Redick could become the next Los Angeles Lakers head coach. A job that has the most pressure of any team in the basketball world. Subsequently, he will have to deliver if he wants to stay as head coach.