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The Los Angeles Lakers aren’t what they used to be.
They’re no longer the team to beat in the Western Conference, and that isn’t likely to change anytime soon.
Nonetheless, they continue to have the same pressure on them.
That’s why it hasn’t exactly become the most sought-after destination for coaches or assistant coaches.
Recently, former Toronto Raptors coach Dwane Casey withdrew himself from consideration to join JJ Redick’s coaching staff in Los Angeles.
With that in mind, former NBA coach George Karl took to Twitter to take one of his hilarious signature jabs, stating that friends don’t let friends become assistant coaches for the modern Lakers.
Friends don’t let friends become assistant coaches for the modern Lakers https://t.co/IuPohGSt7h
— George Karl (@CoachKarl22) July 3, 2024
Truth be told, the Lakers haven’t been a model for consistency lately.
No coach has been there for more than two years since Phil Jackson left the premises, and given LeBron James’ long history of power struggles with his coaches, that’s simply not a good look.
Coach Casey reportedly didn’t want to uproot his family from Detroit, and it’s hard to blame him, considering he didn’t even know for how long he’d stay in Los Angeles.
Needless to say, that’s not an ideal start to Redick’s tenure as a head coach.
And with all the doubts about Redick as a first-time coach with no previous experience as an assistant, the Lakers are going to have to think outside of the box to get him the experienced assistants he needs for his staff.
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