Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick believes there's a sense of duality in his new role with the franchise. 'This is all simultaneously familiar and new if

The first-time NBA head coach must be mad or mad brave or way too confident to want to begin his coaching career by taking over the win-now-somehow Lakers.

The Lakers open the season with a mandate for change under new coach JJ Redick, who will try to implement his philosophies with LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

Stan Van Gundy draws comparisons with new Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick and Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr.

The roster underwent minimal changes, but the Lakers believe a new coaching staff can unlock its potential and there were signs of progress during the preseason.

The former NBA player and broadcaster says competition and service drive him in his first coaching gig, “a perfect marriage of the now and the future” with the Lakers.

“He just says go play, whatever, go shoot,” rookie Dalton Knecht said. “If you’re gonna be open, shoot it. And then if not, drive to the rim, shoot, try to get a layup or dish out for a three for another teammate.”

The Lakers have only played three preseason games this year, but there is already a different vibe for them when it comes to coaching.

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James shows improvement in his first start. Discover what JJ Redick has to say.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick is 'not concerned' about the potential for poor play after winning the NBA Cup.