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- The LA Lakers are meticulously searching for a new head coach and assistant coaches.
- Former assistant Greg St. Jean is a potential candidate for the Lakers’ coaching staff.
- St. Jean has a history with the Lakers and a basketball pedigree from his father, Garry St. Jean.
- The Lakers are still in the early stages of interviewing for the head coach position.
Lakers Coaching Search Update
The Los Angeles Lakers are in the throes of selecting a new head coach, with the understanding that a strong coaching staff is crucial for success. As they deliberate on their next move, the team is considering former assistant Greg St. Jean for a coaching role.
St. Jean, who has previously worked under Frank Vogel with the Lakers and more recently with the Phoenix Suns, is frequently mentioned in discussions about the coaching staff. His basketball roots run deep, with his father, Garry St. Jean, having coached the Sacramento Kings in the 1990s. St. Jean’s experience with the Lakers’ 2020 championship team and his tenure with Jason Kidd’s Mavericks staff make him a valuable candidate.
Other potential assistant coaches include Jared Dudley and Rajon Rondo, both former Lakers players, and ex-Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Scott Brooks. However, the Lakers’ priority remains to appoint a head coach, a process that is still in its initial stages. The team has started in-depth interviews with several candidates, including James Borrego of the New Orleans Pelicans, but a final decision appears to be some way off.
