Lakers coach JJ Redick properly represented in Coach of the Year voting
Lakers coach JJ Redick finished seventh in the Coach of the Year voting, which many believe was a fair outcome. The award often goes to coaches who lead teams that exceed expectations, and Redick's Lakers were considered overachievers this season. However, other finalists like Joe Mazzulla and J.B. Bickerstaff had even more impressive seasons with their teams.
- ▪JJ Redick received three third-place votes in the Coach of the Year voting.
- ▪Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla won the Coach of the Year award.
- ▪The Lakers finished the season with 53 wins, exceeding preseason expectations.
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NBA Lakers coach JJ Redick properly represented in Coach of the Year voting By Khobi Price Published May 27, 2026, 7:30 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google The NBA’s end-of-season awards voting is just as divisive of a time within the league’s calendar as any other. And not just because of the actual outcomes, but the voting results for each award create arguments within themselves. Lakers fans passionately defended franchise Luka Doncic, believing that he should’ve placed higher than fourth in the voting for league MVP that was awarded to Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the second consecutive season. 5 Lakers coach JJ Redick finished seventh in voting after receiving three third-places votes.
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