Here’s the list of the top heavy favourites and odds to become the new next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers fired head coach Darvin Ham on Friday, ending his tenure after two seasons and a 90-74 regular-season record. For the Lakers, their 47-35 regular season record was good for only eighth place in the Western Conference and his departure had some sort of relief for the fans.
The 17-time NBA Championship winners were eliminated by the Denver Nuggets 4-1 to move them out of the NBA Playoffs and the move to fire the coach was not surprising.
Nothing is ever as easy as losing in the first round a year after an incredible run to the conference finals, or as easy as having to manage two generations of players.
Los Angeles Lakers next new head coach odds and favourites candidates names list for 2024-25
Along with who will be the team’s next boss, the Lakers are also uncertain about the future of four-time NBA Most Valuable Player LeBron James, who can opt out of his contract next season. Although we cannot speak if the 39-year-old will stay or not, we can talk about the top favourites to be the team’s next coach.
There are a lot of people vying to be the next head coach of the Lakers. However, it depends on on condition. How well the new Lakers coach will get along with LeBron, who has effectively been a player, coach, and general manager for several years, is a topic of constant discussion.
Who will be the next Los Angeles Lakers coach? Odds and favourites
Currently, JJ Redick is heavy favourite to take over the Lakers’ boss job. Redick has received a lot of appreciation for his broadcasting job. However, his lack of experience in managing a team might be a question to ask. But the list goes on including names like Tyronn Lue, Terry Stotts, Mike Budenholzer and more.
| Candidates | Odds |
|---|---|
| JJ Redick | +250 |
| Tyronn Lue | +500 |
| Terry Stotts | +700 |
| Mike Budenholzer | +800 |
| Chris Quinn | +1,000 |
| Phil Handy | +1,100 |
| Sam Cassell | +1,200 |
| Dave Joerger | +1,800 |
| Kenny Atkinson | +2,000 |
| David Adelman | +2,000 |
| Adrian Griffin | +2,200 |
| Mike D’Antoni | +2,500 |
| Mark Jackson | +2,500 |
| Juwan Howard | +2,800 |
| Becky Hammon | +3,300 |
| Jerry Stackhouse | +3,300 |
| Charles Lee | +3,300 |
| Royal Ivey | +3,300 |
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