Latest Los Angeles Lakers next coach odds, with JJ Redick, Tyronn Lue, Terry Stotts, and Mike Budenholzer favored to take over in Tinseltown.
Following another postseason loss to the Nuggets, the Los Angeles Lakers fired head coach Darvin Ham on Friday. JJ Redick is the favorite to be his successor, but the latest Lakers next coach odds also feature other high-profile names — and even a possible reunion.The Los Angeles Lakers were bounced in the first round of the playoffs, and despite a season that featured the illustrious victory of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament title, head coach Darvin Ham was fired Friday afternoon.
There is no short of potential options to fill the Lakers' coaching role, including familiar faces, first-time coaches, or possibly even coaching reunions. Any discussion about the next Lakers coach begins and ends with one thing — how well can they co-exist with LeBron, who has basically been a player/coach/GM for years.
Redick, who also works as an analyst for ESPN, doesn't have any actual coaching experience... but is that necessary when LeBron calls the shots anyways? He gets a smart basketball mind, a close friend of his, and someone who think on the same wavelength as him.Sticking with the James continuity theme, Handy — one of the current assistant coaches for the Lakers — also fits the bill.
Some offshore operators have had Handy posted as short at 3/1 to be Ham's successor... so getting longer than 10/1 poses some real interesting value.Coach Bud's run in Milwaukee — a .693 win percentage and one NBA title in five seasons — should be enough to have him considered for any job that requires winning with some immediacy, but the two-time Coach of the Year also has experience working with a megastar, as he coached Giannis Antetokounmpo during his time with the Bucks.
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