The Lakers person fixed second-year coach JJ Redick a statement extension, specifications of which were not fixed erstwhile Rob Pelinka, president of hoops operations and wide manager, made the announcement during a news convention Thursday astatine the team’s training installation successful El Segundo.
Pelinka began the media convention by saying, “We had an intentional and productive offseason” by noting that adding a starting halfway was a awesome extremity accomplished pinch the free-agent signing of Deandre Ayton.
Redick said he met this summertime pinch erstwhile New England Patriots backmost Tom Brady and coach Bill Belichick and the large takeaway was that greatness takes “daily commitment.”
“We’re going to inquire guys to beryllium successful title shape, person title connection and title habits,” Redick added.
The coach besides said he had been successful interaction pinch LeBron James and had 2 “great” in-person meetings pinch the NBA’s all-time starring scorer this offseason, 1 successful the Hamptons and 1 successful L.A.
“He’s successful a awesome spot mentally and I cognize he’s going to springiness america his absolute best,” said Redick, who guided the Lakers to a 50-32 grounds past play aft signing a four-year, $32-million statement successful June 2024.
The Lakers, who will person a media time connected Monday, unfastened training campy Tuesday pinch 3 days of believe successful El Segundo earlier heading to Palm Springs for their preseason opener against the Phoenix Suns connected Friday nighttime astatine Acrisure Arena successful Palm Desert.
