The chatter began the moment the Los Angeles Lakers hired JJ Redick as coach last summer. There were several reports and comments about how the Lakers felt Redick was a "Pat Riley-like" hire.

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When JJ Redick was announced as Lakers head coach in 2024, many compared his journey to that of Pat Riley, who, too, went from a broadcaster to a coach, albeit in an assistant role. Redick has ...

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Pat Riley is an NBA legend. His extensive career with the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat has given him a front-row seat to witness the game’s greatest talents—and he's made his pick for the GOAT.

First-year Los Angeles ... Bryant After Lakers Clinch No. 3 Seed Now, Redick is the first Lakers head coach to do this during his debut season in charge since Hall of Famer Pat Riley in 1981-82 ...

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