On May 14, Beijing time, according to the latest report from Shams Charania, a well-known reporter for The Athletic, the Los Angeles Lakers have narrowed down the list of candidates in the process of finding a new head coach.
According to Shams on social media, former NBA player Redick, current Pelicans assistant coach Borrego and former Celtics assistant coach Kassel have become the main targets of the Lakers, and a new coach will be born from these three.
The news was also confirmed by Lakers reporter Jovan Buha, who updated the news on social media to further confirm the information.
Redick's rich career as a former NBA player could bring something new to the Lakers, and he has a chance to become a coach like Tyronn Lue. Borrego's experience as an assistant coach with the Pelicans, especially on the team's offensive end, has proven his ability. As an assistant coach of the Celtics, Kassel's offensive and defensive insights can also help the Lakers establish a new offensive and defensive system.
All three candidates have their own strengths, and the Lakers' selection will likely be based on James' opinion in addition to the will of management.
The Lakers' criteria for the selection process have not yet been disclosed, but it can be speculated that they may be looking for a coach who can bring out the best in the team and improve the team's record. In addition, given the Lakers' team culture and history, the new head coach will also need to have some leadership and communication skills to be able to manage the stars on the team and lead the team to success.
Lakers fans are looking forward to the arrival of a new head coach, and they must hope that the new coach can lead the team out of the slump and back to the championship ranks. At the same time, fans are also discussing who of the three candidates is most likely to become the new face of the Lakers and how their respective coaching styles and philosophies will affect the future of the Lakers.
Who do you think is the best fit among Redick, Borego or Cassel to coach the Lakers? What are their respective strengths and possible challenges? You are welcome to share your views and insights.