The Los Angeles Lakers fired head coach Darvin Ham on Friday afternoon, and a report from The Athletic’s Shams Charania says Duke legend JJ Redick could be a potential replacement.
Redick, who played for the Blue Devils for four years before a 15-year NBA career, was one of four names Charania listed as a person to watch for the position.
The former Blue Devil has transitioned into sports media after his retirement, working on ESPN as an analyst and launching a podcast alongside Lakers star LeBron James called ‘Mind the Game’.
Redick has also been linked to the open position for the Charlotte Hornets, and Charania reported that he interviewed with Charlotte once and is considered a serious favorite for the job.
The Los Angeles Lakers have parted ways with coach Darvin Ham, and sources tell me and @jovanbuha an extensive search will commence soon, with candidates such as Mike Budenholzer, Kenny Atkinson, JJ Redick and, if he becomes available, Ty Lue among others.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 3, 2024
Redick is Duke’s all-time leader in career points, single-season scoring average, 3-pointers made, and free-throw percentage.