Report: Lakers "Zeroing In" On JJ Redick as Next Coach. Done Deal? Good Idea?

Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers

For weeks, the Lakers have been attached to ESPN's JJ Redick as the leading name in their search for a head coach. Nothing has come along to change the idea that the gig is Redick's to lose.

Tuesday, that sense only grew stronger, as Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that the Lakers are "zeroing in on (Redick) as the front-runner to be the franchise’s next head coach." Dan Woike of the LA Times essentially corroborated the report. Both say nothing is done yet, and the Lakers, at least in theory, have more work to do before finishing the process. But the pushback against the idea it's essentially Redick's gig barring something weird, was mild to say the least. Even off the record, written on background.

So it really does appear that Redick is next in line... so why not just get it done? Why do the Lakers and Redick seem ready and willing to wait until after the Finals? Is that really necessary?

And is this a good idea? The process wasn't exactly great, it could be argued, but that doesn't necessarily mean Redick isn't a good candidate, or is significantly worse than the other guys, whether David Adelman, James Borrego, Micah Nori or anyone else on the list. Should Lakers fans be excited by this? Terrified? Is he really the next Pat Riley?

Do the Lakers even know what that means, or what qualities actually let that laundry list of wants (A grinder! A guy with a system and structure! A now and forever coach! A respected voice in the locker room!) come to fruition?

And is Rob Pelinka capable of giving him the roster he'll need, anyway?

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky
SEGMENT 1: The Lakers are zeroing in on Redick. Even more!

SEGMENT 2: What kind of process has this been?

SEGMENT 3: Is Redick a good idea?

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