On Monday afternoon, JJ Redick was officially introduced as the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Anticipating questions about his lack of experience, he addressed it head-on.
“I have never coached in the NBA before. I don’t know if you guys have heard that,” Redick remarked with a sarcastic smirk.
However, one reporter asked if Redick was aware of the critics and naysayers and if he aimed to dispel any “misconceptions” about becoming the team’s next head coach.
“It’s a valid question and I certainly heard everything,” Redick responded. “It’s been a really interesting six weeks or so just in terms of being part of the engagement-farming industry. It’s been really interesting.
“However, I don’t really have a great answer for your questions because I really don’t give a f—. Like honestly, I want to coach the Lakers. I want to coach the team. I don’t want to dispel anything. I don’t. I want to become a great coach in the NBA, and I want to win championships. And I want my players to maximize their careers. That’s all I f—ing care about.”
JJ Redick has clear response to critics' concerns about coaching Lakers: 'I really don’t give a f—' https://t.co/1WMFtCkwd4
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