Shannon Sharpe warns JJ Redick of ‘championship or go home’ expectations from Lakers fanbase

Shannon Sharpe's warning to JJ Redick is clear: deliver a championship or face the consequences.

Shannon Sharpe warns JJ Redick of ‘championship or go home’ expectations from Lakers fanbase

JJ Redick and Shannon Sharpe

Shannon Sharpe, a former NFL Hall of Famer and avid Lakers fan, has issued a warning to new Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick. Sharpe expects Redick to deliver instant results next season, as Lakers supporters demand nothing but the best.

Sharpe emphasized that the expectations for JJ Redick are clear, win a championship. Furthermore, Shannon Sharpe believes that Redick must understand what he has signed up for and that the Laker nation expects nothing but a championship.

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If you are the head coach of the Lakers or the Boston Celtics, the expectation is the championship…. You know what the expectations are. You know what you signed up for. You signed up to win a championship.
Shannon Sharpe said on ESPN’s First Take

Redick has admitted to having little coaching experience, but Sharpe is hopeful that he can team up with the likes of LeBron James and Anthony Davis to bring a title to LA. Sharpe noted that few teams can boast of having two all-NBA players on their roster, and he expects Redick to make the most of this opportunity.

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Sharpe’s warning to Redick is clear: deliver a championship or face the consequences. With high expectations and a talented roster, Redick will have to hit the ground running to satisfy the Laker nation’s thirst for success.

Lakers hire JJ Redick draws comparison to Miami Heat Erik Spoelstra 

The Los Angeles Lakers have ended their search for a new head coach, appointing former NBA guard JJ Redick to the position. Despite his lack of coaching experience, the Lakers see him as a promising prospect. 

According to NBA insiders, Redick is viewed similarly to Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra, with the potential to be a culture-setter and grow with the franchise for over a decade. Redick’s hiring has a lot of upside, with the Lakers believing he can be a long-term solution after rotating through coaches in recent years. 

But the 39-year-old Redick checks many of the boxes on the Lakers’ extensive checklist for their next coach… Los Angeles is confident he can be their version of Erik Spoelstra or Steve Kerr – a culture-setter who can grow with the franchise for over a decade.
Shams Charania, Sam Amick, and Jovan Buha of The Athletic wrote

While he has a long way to go before reaching the level of Spoelstra or Steve Kerr, Redick is seen as one of the brightest minds in basketball. However, the Lakers are excited to see what he can bring to the team, and with titles being the only goal for the Lakers, Redick has a significant task ahead of him. 

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