JJ Redick was seen as a risky hire when the Los Angeles Lakers first decided to name him head coach of the franchise. He had zero prior coaching experience, and many were worried about his ability to lead a team with LeBron James — both a friend and someone his exact age — without losing the locker room like previous coaches had.

Setting a record is every team’s dream. But what happens when it’s for all the wrong reasons? That’s the unfortunate story of the Los Angeles Lakers this postseason. After finishing the regular season with a solid 50-32 record and avoiding the play-in tournament,

Mic drops, bold lineup decisions and a massive midseason trade highlighted Redick's debut season, which ended in an early playoff exit.