The Los Angeles Lakers have officially named JJ Redick as their new head coach, succeeding Darvin Ham after a first-round playoff exit. Redick, who has no prior NBA coaching experience, emphasized his readiness to meet the high expectations of Lakers fans by delivering a championship-caliber team. Despite his lack of coaching experience, Redick and Lakers GM Rob Pelinka believe his extensive playing career and analytical skills will benefit the team. Redick plans to focus on positional versatility, 3-point shooting, and optimizing LeBron James' role off the ball. The Lakers are also exploring roster improvements, including potential trades and draft strategies to support Redick's vision.