The Charlotte Hornets have scoured almost every possible surface in their search for Steve Clifford’s replacement. Former players have put their names into the basket. Notable coaches have also interviewed for the post. They flirted with the concept of becoming the first NBA team to have a female head coach for a while.
However, they may have finally found their man as rumors intensify about JJ Redick getting the post. The former player and current analyst was linked to the position despite not having any serious coaching experience under his belt.
While the rumors seemed inconsequential at the time, it’s long known that Redick wants to dip his feet into coaching. The latest update regarding his status with the Hornets may have confirmed who will lead LaMelo Ball and the rest of the Hornets for the 2024-25 season.
JJ Redick to get a second interview with the Charlotte Hornets to become their head coach
Trusted NBA insider Shams Charania broke the news that the Hornets are interested in bringing the host of The Old Man and the Three and the Mind The Game podcasts over for another interview to assess his strengths and weaknesses as a coach.
JJ Redick is a ‘serious candidate’ for the Hornets’ head coaching position and could land ANOTHER interview, per @ShamsCharania
“JJ Redick has interviewed for the Charlotte Hornets head coaching job, I’m told, he could have another interview soon as well, he’s a serious… pic.twitter.com/iFcaiH6Wc1
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) April 24, 2024
The fact that the Hornets are seriously considering giving him another interview shows that he impressed the front office with his basketball knowledge and potential plans to completely overhaul the Hornets from bottom dwellers into an exciting NBA team.
Fans react to JJ Redick’s possible hiring as an NBA head coach
Once the news broke out that Redick could become the next head coach of the Charlotte Hornets, fans immediately went online and shared their reactions.
One fan approves of a potential Redick hiring:
Would make a great coach.
— Dark Web Informer (@DarkWebInformer) April 24, 2024
Another pointed to the Mind The Game podcast ending up as a great marketing tool for Redick’s coaching prowess:
That podcast with LeBron ended up boosting JJ Redick even more, brother
We’re gonna miss him in the media ’cause he was the only one putting in a bit of effort to talk real basketball
— Lakers On 𝕏 (@LakersOnX) April 24, 2024
Another fan still decided to take a jab at the Hornets’ former owner:
The only reason he has a shot is because Jordan isn’t the owner anymore.
— Aingaran (@aingaran) April 24, 2024
A Laker fan made a hilarious albeit sad appeal:
Nah lakers need him 💀
— ghosty (@ayeeghosty) April 24, 2024
It’s clear that many believe Redick would become a great hire for the Hornets. It’s now up to them if they’ll make it a reality.
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