Lakers coach
Definition
The head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, a National Basketball Association (NBA) franchise based in Los Angeles, California.
As of April 2026, this role is held by JJ Redick, a former NBA player and podcaster who was hired in June 2024 and received a contract extension ahead of the 2025-26 season.
Examples
The Lakers coach's bold call in Game 3 against the Rockets turned a nail-biter into a statement win, leaving opponents checking their scouting reports twice.
After signing up for the NBA Three-Point Shootout, the Lakers coach might just outshoot his own players and claim the hardware himself.
Fans whispered the Lakers coach was a podcast experiment gone wild, but his midseason surge has ESPN floating Coach of the Year buzz.
The Lakers coach traded mic drops for timeout huddles, proving that breaking down film beats breaking down hot takes any day.