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If anything, this makes me respect Redick less.

Maybe I am missing something, but I no longer think LeBron James can be the engine that wins a championship for a team. That’s one of the main takeaways from this year’s post season for me, that LeBron, Durant and curry are all past that point.

So, I don’t see how the Lakers ever win another championship in this iteration unless you think Anthony Davis is a top-five player in the NBA, and sorry if this is me underrating him, but I just don’t.

Does JJ think he can win there, or does he just really, really want to coach in the league? I mean, I get how attractive it must be to be head coach of the Lakers. That is one of the premier coaching positions in all of pro sports. However, did he not see how badly this is likely to turn out?

Totally agree with this. But for Reddick, it may just be a gamble short-term. I mean I never thought Jason Kidd would get hired again after Brooklyn, but he re-made himself. Reddick is certainly capable of that.

For the Lakers though, this just looks like you're sucking up to Lebron ... and really, I don't think this serves the Lakers in any meaningful way. They still look like a middle-of-the-pack team. Maybe they get lucky with injuries, but does anyone think they're competing for a top spot in the Western Conference? Even Houston might be better.