JJ Redick will pause his podcast with LeBron James as they start a brand new player-coach relationship.
On June 20, the Los Angeles Lakers signed Redick to a four-year, $32 million contract to interchange Darvin Ham, who was fired after dropping to the Denver Nuggets within the playoffs.
Previous to receiving their new place, regardless of having zero expertise, Redick and James began the ‘Thoughts the Recreation’ podcast and rapidly gained prominence within the medium.
Nonetheless, the previous NBA guard revealed that this season he has put content material creation apart and centered on the drafting board.
“In the intervening time, and hopefully it’s a really, very very long time, I’m ostracized from the content material area,” Reddick stated Monday. “There might be no podcast.”
JJ Redick will finish his podcast with LeBron James after taking on the Lakers head teaching job
The Lakers employed Redick on June 20, after UConn coach Dan Hurley declined to rent him.
'After I get some reduction from the work developing, then we'll do one thing – I'll be consuming water from the hearth hose for the following month.'
The previous Duke star performed within the NBA for 15 seasons earlier than retiring in 2021. His profession included stints with the Orlando Magic, Milwaukee Bucks, LA Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, New Orleans Pelicans, and Dallas Mavericks.
After leaving the courtroom, Redick discovered success as a commentator for ESPN and commenced showing recurrently on First Take as an NBA analyst.
Redick was in the end employed after a tumultuous candidate search — throughout which UConn coach Dan Hurley reportedly turned down a profitable six-year, $70 million supply to take the reins within the Metropolis of Stars.
Whereas many query his lack of expertise, Redick has made clear his indifference to misconceptions and considerations.
James and Redick launched their profitable 'Thoughts the Recreation' podcast earlier this 12 months
Redick additionally labored as a commentator and analyst for ESPN earlier than taking the Lakers job
Redick performed within the NBA for 15 seasons and 6 franchises earlier than retiring in 2021
“I’ve undoubtedly heard all of it,” Reddick stated at his introductory press convention. “It’s been an attention-grabbing six weeks or so, simply by way of being a part of the engagement farming business.”
'I don't actually care about that, although,' he claimed. 'I need to coach the Lakers. I need to coach the crew. I don't need to rule something out, I don't need to. I need to be an ideal coach within the NBA.'
'I need to win championships. And I would like my gamers to have the perfect careers potential.'
