Los Angeles Lakers Thread - The Inagural IST World Champions

[peternorth]

A tumultuous time for us certainly. I liked his portrayal and by the actor in the showtime series I think it was.

 

[Braklet]

Dukie at the helm...

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nb...-jj-redick-to-be-their-head-coach/ar-BB1oBrWJ

 

[YeoGabbaGabba]

I like JJ. But getting severe Luke Walton 2.0 PTSD. First time head coach - what could go wrong?

At least there’s another scapegoat ready

 

[JT_the_Man]

I for one back our glorious king LeBron James as player-coach (that’s essentially why we hired Redick… Right?).

 

[DEVO]

Sounds like JJ has arrived as coach of Lakers following a similar path as Pat Riley 45 years ago. Hopefully he can be just as successful.

 

[Chadwiko]

Sounds like JJ has arrived as coach of Lakers following a similar path as Pat Riley 45 years ago. Hopefully he can be just as successful.

Pat Riley hosted a podcast 45 years ago?!

 

[DEVO]

Pat Riley hosted a podcast 45 years ago?!

I said similar, Chad. Anyway, what is a Celtics supporter doing posting in the Lakers Thread, that should result in an immediate suspension.

Reddick was recently a Broadcaster and Analyst on ESPN before getting the Lakers job, while Riley was a Broadcaster and Analyst (and sometimes comedic sidekick) alongside the legendary Chick Hearn, the greatest announcer is USA sporting history. Lakers Coach Jack McKinney had a near fatal accident about 13 games into the 1979/80 and was unable to continue and was replaced by Paul Westhead, and he hired Pat Riley to be his assistant. It was actually McKinney who laid the foundation for "Showtime" basketball that would win 5 titles in the 1980's.

 

[Jeremias]

4 year contract apparently.

Anyone want to guess how long he lasts?

 

[peternorth]

4 year contract apparently.

Anyone want to guess how long he lasts?

Need a poll!

 

[Jeremias]

Need a poll!

If only we knew who the mod of this board is so we can ask him to add one...