Jeanie Buss Speaks On Lakers’ Hiring Of JJ Redick https://t.co/7D8Nr6CAHY via @lakersnation
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In an interview with Petros and Money on AM 570 LA Sports, Lakers owner Jeanie Buss spoke on the hiring of Redick for the first time and why she has already been impressed with him and his staff:
“We wanted to kind of think a different way. Really, he’s got a vision. I’m not comfortable talking about the basketball stuff, but we were looking for a candidate that would bring something different. And really invest in developing young players. JJ is the right person for us. Again, I just want to work to really speak for itself. So I don’t want to hype it and say it’s gonna be a home run. We have to give him time to establish what he wants to establish. I’m really impressed with his staff. Right now, it’s not mandatory for the players to come in and practice but players are coming in and working out. The coaching staff with Nate McMillan and Scotty Brooks, there’s a lot of experience that will be there for him to make that adjustment to being a head coach. Certainly a 12-year career in the league, he’s got a lot of experience. He knows what this league is about and I think he’ll be a great leader.”
Sounds like the same bs they spewed about Mr. Potato Head
This could be more vague but that would have been challenging…
Basically “we didn’t want to fire Rob for some reason so we brought in someone different but not anyone with experience, because…wellllll…we’ll tell you later!”