Lakers interested in assistant with strong ties to AD

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Lakers reportedly interested in assistant with strong ties to Anthony Davis

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated Jul 2, 2024 11:27 AM ET

The Los Angeles Lakers aim to assemble a seasoned staff to support their new head coach, JJ Redick. They are reportedly eyeing a potential assistant with experience working with Anthony Davis.

According to Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times, the Lakers are considering Alvin Gentry, the former head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans, for an assistant coaching position under Redick.

Sources: Lakers have interest in talking to former NBA coach Alvin Gentry about being an assistant on JJ Redick’s staff. Gentry coached Anthony Davis in New Orleans and his teams were very efficient offensively.

— Brad Turner (@BA_Turner) July 2, 2024

Gentry was the head coach of the Pelicans for five seasons from 2015-2020. He coached Davis for four seasons, during which he established himself as one of the biggest stars in the NBA.

Though Gentry was critical of how Davis forced his way out of New Orleans, that was five years ago. The fact that the Lakers have an interest in Gentry is probably a good indication that there are no hard feelings between Davis and the coach.

Gentry currently works in the Sacramento Kings’ front office. He is not the only former head coach being considered for a job on Redick’s staff.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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