JJ Redick played for the Orlando Magic from 2006-2013.
ORLANDO — The Los Angeles Lakers appear to have settled on their next coach: former Orlando Magic player J.J. Redick.
Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that the Lakers are "zeroing in" on hiring Redick. Los Angeles fired former head coach Darvin Ham after he went 90-74 in his two seasons at the helm, including leading the Lakers to the Western Conference Finals.Redick, 39, played for the Magic for six-plus seasons after they drafted him with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2006 NBA Draft. Redick averaged 9.2 points per game and shot 39.8 percent on his 3-point attempts for Orlando.
In his 15 NBA seasons, Redick also played for the Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, New Orleans Pelicans and Dallas Mavericks. For his career, Redick averaged 12.8 points per game and made 41.5 percent of his 3-point attempts. Redick is currently a commentator and analyst for ESPN and hosts two podcasts, including "Mind The Game" with LeBron James, who has a player option with the Lakers this offseason.: If Paul George, the nine-time All-Star, declines his contract option and enters free agency, the Orlando Magic are viewed as a potential suitor.
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