Before becoming the Lakers' head coach, JJ Redick had a chance to become a Celtics assistant coach under Joe Mazzulla.

Mazzulla tried to hire Redick on as a Celtics assistant in September 2022. Redick has since shifted from working in the media to coaching the Lakers.

JJ Redick looked back on September 2022 when he almost joined the Celtics' coaching staff under Joe Mazzulla. Read more on Boston.com.

LOS ANGELES — JJ Redick is midway through his first season as Lakers coach in his first NBA coaching experience. Two years before taking that job, Redick gave strong consideration towards joining Joe Mazzulla’s coaching staff in Boston after Ime Udoka’s suspension at the start of the 2022-23 season.

JJ Redick breaks silence on Austin Reaves injury after Clippers loss Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images. Lakers guard Austin Reaves suffered an injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday'

JJ Redick, head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, spoke with optimism and clarity during the post-game press conference after his team’s commanding 111-88 victory over the Washington Wizards.

Joe Mazzulla reflects on his friendship with JJ Redick, sharing what he admires about his coaching style. He also recalls their past conversations about Redick potentially joining his coaching staff a

Redick has challenged the Lakers ever since he took the job as head coach. There's been a level of accountability, transparency, and consistency throughout this season. So far, that method has paid off. They sit at the No. 6 seed right now with a 21-17 record. Los Angeles has had some bumps in the road, as all teams do.

Many times after losses this season, the Los Angeles Lakers have spoken about their failures to execute the gameplans given to them by head coach JJ Redick and the coaching staff.