JJ Redick’s first season as a head coach in the NBA was bittersweet, sure. But no one can say it wasn’t eventful. From the LeBron and Bronny James team-up to the blockbuster Luka Doncic trade, a lot went down this season. Amid all the hubbub, JJ may have missed out on some of the finer details of his job. And a Lakers legend thinks this is where JJ’s staff failed him, as reports of tensions in the locker room gain more credence with each passing day.
See, after the Lakers were bounced from the first round of the NBA Playoffs by the Timberwolves, a lot of fans pointed their fingers at Redick. Many wanted him out after his first season because of this exit, citing his poor use of the bench as a reason. But 8x NBA champion Robert Horry believes JJ’s staff could have done a better job of easing his burden.
“I think a lot of times we look at the head coach and we blame him for some things and we blame the players for things, but I always blame the assistant coaches because assistant coaches need to have the coach’s ear and they see things that the head coach don’t see sometimes and like, ‘Yo, this ain’t working. We need to do this and that.’ And I think that’s the main key,” said the former Lakers star.
And this may hint at JJ not having the full trust of his staff and his players. After all, his success made a lot of people forget how many perceived JJ when he first took the job — as LeBron James’ podcast partner.
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