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Coach K Praises Lakers’ Success Under JJ Redick

JJ Redick’s Lakers are taking leaps and bounds this season and Mike Krzyzewski is anything but surprised. Redick’s former college coach and one of the greatest basketball coaches ever, Krzyzewski (Coach K) “JJ is really smart and he functions under…

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 2:18 AM
Coach K Praises Lakers’ Success Under JJ Redick
Key Things to Know
  • Mike Krzyzewski praised JJ Redick's coaching success and growth with the Los Angeles Lakers.
  • Coach K emphasized Redick's intelligence, adaptability, and mindset of continuously evolving as a coach.
  • Krzyzewski noted Redick's transition to coaching stemmed from an unfulfilled competitive drive while working in broadcasting.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski has praised JJ Redick for his early coaching success with the Los Angeles Lakers. Coach K stated that he is not surprised by the team's progress, emphasizing Redick's high basketball intelligence and continuous willingness to adapt and learn.

While Krzyzewski initially did not envision Redick as a coach, he noted that Redick's intense competitive drive could not be satisfied by sports broadcasting alone. Coach K fully supported Redick's decision to coach, even with the immense pressure of leading the Lakers.

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