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The Los Angeles Lakers are hiring! After parting ways with former head coach Darvin Ham, the team has embarked on a quest to fill his role. As expected, finding a person with the dedication needed to handle the Lakers locker room is no easy feat. But nothing seems impossible, as they have found not one but multiple candidates fit for the role. Among them stands JJ Redick as a wildcard name. But why is Redick a wildcard? The former NBA champion has remarkable experience as an ESPN analyst. JJ Redick also owns a media network, however, he lacks any experience as a coach. This makes his profile somewhat unfit for the role. Still, the Lakers are reportedly trying to land Redick due to his strong relationship with NBA championships. Consequently, his status has created a buzz across the basketball world. In a recent episode of Nightcap, Gilbert Arenas shared his insights about the ongoing controversies. A glimpse of the interview was posted on the official YouTube channel: “Unc, Ocho & Gil react to Mavericks-Thunder, Celtics advance, Bronny shines at NBA Combine | Nightcap.” [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a78gHiJO7b4] NBA New Orleans Pelicans guard JJ Redick [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210203161554/2021-01-14T042046Z_1944432924_MT1USATODAY15430430_RTRMADP_3_NBA-NEW-ORLEANS-PELICANS-AT-LOS-ANGELES-CLIPPERS.jpg]https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210203161554/2021-01-14T042046Z_1944432924_MT1USATODAY15430430_RTRMADP_3_NBA-NEW-ORLEANS-PELICANS-AT-LOS-ANGELES-CLIPPERS.jpgJan 13, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard JJ Redick (4) shoots against the Los Angeles Clippers during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports As expected, Gil’s response started making waves within minutes of airing. Elaborating on JJ Redick’s coaching prospects, he noted, “Like, it’s a great opportunity, but it’s short-lived. Right? So, if you just go on to coach just to put it on your resume, right, do your thing.” But why did Gil say that? JJ REDICK’S CAREER ANALYSIS AS A LAKERS’ COACH THROUGH THE LENS OF GIL For those who don’t know, Darvin Ham, the former coach of the Lakers, was fired after just two seasons despite having early success. He led the team to the Western Conference Finals last season. However, due to the Lakers’ first-round playoff exit in the 2023–24 games, Ham was criticized. His decisions were met with turmoil, and Ham was ultimately let go. Gil added more depth [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-legends-basketball-news-we-can-run-jump-over-them-gilbert-arenas-fervently-backs-austin-rivers-against-weak-arguments-in-nba-vs-nfl/] to this matter while explaining JJ Redick’s stances as the team’s coach: “But if you’re talking about the longevity of coaching, coaching the Lakers is not it. No, coaching LeBron himself is not it. Everybody, remember, everybody who’s coached LeBron has been winners because LeBron’s been a winner. So, they’ve had winning records.” He continued, “LeBron left, and six games later, without LeBron, he got fired. Fired. Six games later, home. He got fired. Right? So, you got, you know, Luke Holcomb, he had a winning record. I mean, before he got there.” Now, the question is, will JJ Redick take over as the Lakers’ head coach? What do you think? Let us know in the comments below. 

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Yashika Dutta is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports who actively covers NCAA Division 1 basketball. With more than two years of content creation experience, she showcased her journalistic skills by covering the 2023 Big Ten Volleyball Championships and the 2023 NCAA Division 1 Women’s Volleyball Championships before shifting to the thrilling world of the NBA. As a former state-level basketball player, Yashika brings her dynamic energy to the NBA team. Basketball isn't just a subject of her journalistic endeavors; it's a passion deeply ingrained in her past. From Caitlin Clark to JuJu Watkins, she covers the budding superstars in college basketball, keeping a keen eye on their futures.