JJ Redick Takes on New Role as Head Coach for Los Angeles Lakers
JJ Redick, the longtime NBA sharpshooter, has officially stepped into a new role as head coach for the Los Angeles Lakers. Known for his 15-year career as a player and his popular podcast, The Old Man and the Three, Redick is now taking on the challenge of leading one of the league’s most prestigious teams.
As a podcaster, Redick has interviewed some of the biggest names in the NBA and provided unique insights into the league. But now, he is fully focused on taking on the responsibilities of being a head coach. In his introductory press conference, Redick made it clear that his new job would take precedence over everything else, including his podcast.
“I am, for the time being, and hopefully it’s a very, very long time, I am excommunicated from the content space,” Redick said. “There will be no podcast. I am done with podcasting for now.”
While some may have hoped that Redick would continue to juggle both roles, it is not a surprise that he has chosen to fully commit to coaching. Being a head coach in the NBA is a demanding job that requires round-the-clock dedication. And the Lakers, one of the league’s most high-profile teams, wouldn’t want their coach sharing team secrets on a public platform.
Although Redick’s background and popularity as a podcaster may have made him the ideal candidate to break the trend of active NBA coaches hosting podcasts, the demands of the job simply don’t allow for it. As Redick himself acknowledged, coaching is a 24-hour profession, leaving little time for anything else.
But for those who have enjoyed Redick’s podcast, he has promised a proper farewell. “We’ll do something when I have a breather from what we have coming up,” he said. “I’m gonna be drinking out of a firehouse for the next month, but at some point, we’ll just do something for all of the people that listened and we’ll have a small little video.” While Redick’s coaching duties will keep him busy for the foreseeable future, there’s always a chance that he may return to the podcasting space in the future.
Kosport Magazine’s Take on Redick’s Transition
Redick’s decision to put podcasting on hold in order to fully dedicate himself to coaching is a testament to the serious nature of his new job. While his background in podcasting may have made him a unique candidate for a coaching position, Redick knows that he must now prioritize the Lakers and their success above all else.
Fans of Redick’s podcast can still enjoy his past episodes and look forward to a proper farewell once the season quiets down. But for now, the focus is on Redick’s new role as head coach of the Lakers and the team’s journey towards success. We wish Redick all the best in this exciting new chapter of his career.
