JJ Redick Agrees to Four-Year Deal to Coach the Los Angeles Lakers

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In a stunning move, the Los Angeles Lakers have announced that they have reached an agreement with retired player and ESPN analyst JJ Redick to become the team's new head coach on a four-year deal. The announcement was made by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Monday evening after the Lakers reportedly emerged as the frontrunners to land the 39-year-old former NBA star.

Redick, a three-time All-Star during his 15-year playing career, has no prior coaching experience at any level. However, he has been widely praised for his basketball IQ and his ability to connect with players both on and off the court.

The Lakers are hoping that Redick can help turn around a franchise that has struggled mightily in recent years, failing to reach the playoffs in each of the past two seasons. Redick's analytical approach to the game and his emphasis on player development could be a breath of fresh air for a Lakers team that has been searching for an identity in recent years.

The Lakers are expected to make an official announcement on Redick's hiring in the coming days. The Lakers have not had a winning record since the 2012-13 season, when they won the NBA championship with Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol, and Dwight Howard.