Kenny Atkinson, JJ Redick among betting favorites to become next Lakers coach
Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson watches guard Caris LeVert brings the ball up court during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, in New York. LeBron James needs a new coach and whoever takes the job will face tremendous expectations to help the King compete for an NBA championship in what could be his final season in the league.
After Atkinson, the betting favorites look like this, with JJ Redick the second favorite, and Ty Lue not far behind.Redick is a hot name despite having no experience as a head coach. He currently co-hosts a podcast with LeBron called “Mind the Game,” and is considered to have a sharp basketball mind.After the Clippers were ousted by the Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the playoffs, Lue was asked about potentially being targeted by the Lakers.
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