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.”

Stan Van Gundy knows JJ Redick well. Van Gundy coached Redick for five years at the beginning of his career in Orlando, and again at the end of Redick's career in New Orleans. Van Gundy also knows the Lakers.