REACTION:, JJ Redick is the new head coach of the Lakers; LeBron and Bronny + Lakers future

Join Michael Cooper in a riveting discussion on the Lakers, JJ Redick, and the future of basketball. Delve into the challenges awaiting a new coach joining the Lakers and the crucial role of media relations in the sports industry. Reflect on the Celtics' recent championship victory and the impact of key players like Tatum and Brown. Explore the Lakers' upcoming season expectations and the potential success with LeBron James leading the team. Uncover personal anecdotes about the legendary Jerry West, shedding light on his profound influence both on and off the court. Stay tuned as the hosts engage in a lively "start, bench, cut" game featuring basketball icons, adding a fun and interactive twist to the conversation. Dive into the complexities of coaching decisions, player dynamics, and media narratives, blending historical insights with current basketball trends for a captivating and insightful dialogue. — 🏀 Coaching Challenges: Discussion on new coach challenges, media management importance, and realistic goal setting for Lakers' success. 🎙️ Basketball Figures Game: Engaging "start, bench, cut" game with historical and current basketball personalities, sparking insightful discussions. 📰 Narrative Influence: Exploring coaching decisions, player dynamics, and media impact on team narratives and expectations in basketball. — 0:00 - Media distractions and reputation risks 1:36 - Celtics winning 18th championship celebration 4:03 - Nick's experience at Celtics championship game 7:40 - Celtics overcoming internal discord 10:17 - Importance of hunger for championship success 14:02 - Reflecting on Jerry West's impact posthumously 16:48 - Jerry West's role as a father figure to players 21:39 - Lakers woes and coaching challenges 24:00 - Key factors for JJ Redick's success 25:34 - Importance of media management for JJ Redick 27:45 - Lakers' season expectations 29:24 - NBA better when Lakers are good 31:28 - Start bench cut game with NBA players — This segment is from the Michael Cooper Showtime #Lakers Podcast. Watch full episode here: ______ Sub on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-showtime-podcast-with-lakers-legend-coop/id1509730329  or on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0q58PdBd256PEDwENzQAS0?si=GbPaLWYHQfWbHL1Wl1OazQ&dl_branch=1 — CLNS Media’s preferred Daily Fantasy partner is PrizePicks. For a 100% match play (up to $100), start your DFS adventure today by going to https://prizepicks.com/CLNS — MUSIC LINKS & ARTISTS CREDITS: SONG TITLE- ARTIST CREDITS- 🎧 All music is fully licensed in compliance with Epidemic Sound. You can also enjoy this vast catalog of royalty free music here- Visit our partners for royalty free music at https://share.epidemicsound.com/fx0q30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices