JJ Redick did a lot right in his first-ever season as a head coach with the Los Angeles Lakers. Redick, who had never coached in the NBA, college or high school-level before taking the job, led the Lakers to an impressive 50-32 record in the 2024-25 campaign.

JJ Redick was seen as a risky hire when the Los Angeles Lakers first decided to name him head coach of the franchise. He had zero prior coaching experience, and many were worried about his ability to lead a team with LeBron James — both a friend and someone his exact age — without losing the locker room like previous coaches had.

Despite the early playoff exit, Redick’s job is safe, and the Lakers are optimistic about his future with the franchise, team sources told The Athletic. “JJ brought just a complete revival of