JJ Redick says he did not talk to LeBron James about Lakers job

Despite his relationship with LeBron James, JJ Redick revealed that he did not talk to the him prior to taking the job as Lakers head coach.

JJ Redick was not named head coach of the Lakers because of his relationship with LeBron James. It likely didn’t hurt that the two hosted a podcast together and have a friendship, but Redick was hired for his other qualifications...and he doesn’t particularly care if people are concerned about it.

At his introductory presser on Monday...