The Lakers have given second-year coach JJ Redick a contract extension, particulars of which weren’t given when Rob Pelinka, president of basketball operations and basic supervisor, made the announcement throughout a information convention Thursday on the group’s coaching facility in El Segundo.
Pelinka started the media session by saying, “We had an intentional and productive offseason” by noting that including a beginning heart was a serious aim completed with the free-agent signing of Deandre Ayton.
Redick stated he met this summer season with former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and coach Invoice Belichick and the large takeaway was that greatness takes “each day dedication.”
“We’re going to ask guys to be in championship form, have championship communication and championship habits,” Redick added.
The coach additionally stated he had been in touch with LeBron James and had two “nice” in-person conferences with the NBA’s all-time main scorer this offseason, one within the Hamptons and one in L.A.
“He’s in a fantastic spot mentally and I do know he’s going to offer us his very best,” stated the 41-year-old Redick, who guided the Lakers to a 50-32 document final season after signing a four-year, $32-million contract in June 2024.
The Lakers, who may have a media day on Monday, open coaching camp Tuesday with three days of apply in El Segundo earlier than heading to Palm Springs for his or her preseason opener towards the Phoenix Suns on Friday evening at Acrisure Enviornment in Palm Desert.
