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The Lakers are hiring JJ Redick as their new head coach, source says

The former Sixer leaves the broadcast booth for the Lakers bench and his first coaching job at any level.

J.J. Redick arrives for Game 4 of the NBA Finals. He worked the series as an analyst for ESPN and ABC.
J.J. Redick arrives for Game 4 of the NBA Finals. He worked the series as an analyst for ESPN and ABC.Read moreSam Hodde / AP
    by Greg Beacham, Associated Press
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LOS ANGELES — JJ Redick is being hired as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, a person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday because the Lakers hadn’t yet publicly announced the decision to hire the former Sixers guard for his first coaching job.

The 39-year-old Redick is an extraordinary choice by the Lakers, who hired a 15-year veteran with absolutely no coaching experience to lead a franchise with 17 NBA titles, one of the biggest brand names in world sports — and LeBron James, the top scorer in league history.

Redick was a proficient outside shooter for six teams before his retirement in September 2021. He averaged 17.6 points over two seasons with the Sixers from 2017-19. After retiring he moved into a career in broadcasting and podcasting. He joined ESPN’s lead commentary team earlier this year.

ESPN first reported the decision.