LOS ANGELES – When JJ Redick was first hired as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, he drew outside comparisons to the legendary Pat Riley. Redick’s pathway to coaching followed a similar story in that he went directly into broadcasting upon retirement and had no previous coaching experience before joining the Lakers staff in […] The post JJ Redick sets the record straight on Pat Riley comparisons, coaching influence appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Along with all of the legendary players who have worn the Los Angeles Lakers jersey, this franchise has also been home to some of the greatest coaches in NBA history. In particular, Phil Jackson and Pat Riley are on just about everyone’s Mt. Rushmore of coaches and the Lakers hope they have their next long-term […]
On the night of Pat Riley's statue unveiling in L.A., JJ Redick highlighted Riley's impact on coaching while also embracing his own place in Lakers history before the matchup against the Celtics.
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