'I have never coached in the NBA before,' JJ Redick joked during a press conference Monday.
JJ Redick was introduced Monday as the Lakers new coach, quipping about his well-documented lack of prior coaching experience but insisting he is committed to being a teacher of players and delivering "a championship-caliber team."Redick's only coaching experience was with his son's youth team."I have never coached in the NBA before.
"Redick said he understands the expectations that come with the job, saying the Lakers "have some of the most passionate fans around the world.""And the expectation is a championship, and so it's my job, it's our staff's job, it's Rob's job, it's all of us to deliver a championship caliber team. That's what I signed up for," he said.
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