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The Los Angeles Lakers are still undecided on their head coach position. Amidst this uncertainty, recent reports suggest that the team has internally discussed a potential coaching staff that includes JJ Redick, James Borrego, Scott Brooks, former Lakers staffer Greg St. Jean, and former Lakers guard Rajon Rondo. However, among these thorough searches, Phil Handy, a widely anticipated candidate, might have been overlooked. Handy was last seen in the NBA as the Lakers assistant head coach.
This discussion follows after Darvin Ham’s firing after the Lakers’ five-game loss to the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs.
Since then, speculation has primarily centered around JJ Redick, with many considering him a strong favorite for the head coach position over the past month.
Despite Redick not having started his post-player career as a head coach, he has been actively involved in the NBA Finals as a television analyst.
Many believe that his current role in broadcasting influences how the Lakers proceed with their search for a new head coach.
Nevertheless, the concerning factor is that they did not even consider Phil Handy, who has much experience guiding a team.
What’s more, Handy has three NBA championships as a coach under his belt.
Lakers Fans Demand Phil Handy’s Inclusion in Head Coach Search
As the Los Angeles Lakers continue their search for a new head coach, the focus has been on interviewing a pool of candidates. However, many NBA fans call for Phil Handy to be included in the mix.
Handy played a crucial role in helping the Lakers win a championship in 2020 as assistant head coach. Hence, he has garnered significant support from fans on social media. After news of the Lakers’ potential head coach interviews surfaced, netizens flocked to the internet.
Fans have expressed frustration at the Lakers for not considering Kyrie Irving’s admirer among the potential candidates. Many have mocked the team’s choices, questioning why they would overlook someone with Phil Handy’s proven track record.
The NBA Finals are set to begin on Thursday in Boston. The Lakers are expected to decide on their head coach soon after. In the meantime, fans eagerly await the team’s decision, hoping their voices will be heard.
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