"Lakers Hire JJ Redick: New Coach Faces Skepticism and Speculation"

The hiring of JJ Redick as the Los Angeles Lakers' new head coach is unlikely to significantly impact the team's success. Despite Redick's intelligence and experience as a player, the Lakers face deeper issues, including a highly competitive Western Conference and an average roster. The team's struggles are not solely tied to coaching, and even a high-profile coach would not drastically change their fortunes. The Lakers are expected to remain largely the same next season, with or without Redick.