Nonetheless, JJ Redick knew all of that coming in and still relishes the opportunity to coach the Lakers. After all, he wants to experience the thrill of the pressure that comes with competing against the best of the best under the blinding spotlight in Los Angeles. “I felt a calling to coach. Part of that is that I’m just a sicko, and I’m a masochist, and I want to sign up for high stakes, high pressure,” Redick said, per Ryan Ward of Lakers Nation. -via Clutch Points / July 13, 2024
