Despite a challenging end to the season, JJ Redick's inaugural year as head coach of the Lakers was marked by significant achievements, including a 50-win season and securing the No. 3 playoff seed. He garnered recognition during the NBA Coach of the Year voting, finishing sixth and receiving multiple third-place votes. Redick's impact was evident in the transformation of the team, successfully managing a flawed roster and facilitating the growth of players like Austin Reaves, who thrived after positional changes. Overall, the Lakers look poised for future success under his guidance.
Realistically, the Lakers had about three different iterations of the team by the end of the season. And each one of them found success under Redick.
He brought the Lakers structure, something that hasn't been associated with them in recent years.
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