"The smug arrogance will be gone" - Jason Whitlock warns JJ Redick of garnering attention after dropping F-bomb as Lakers coach
JJ Redick turned a lot of heads when he dropped an F-bomb during his introductory news conference on Monday. After several months of back-and-forth with different coaching prospects, the LA Lakers hired Redick as their new coach, giving the retired sharpshooter his first opportunity as an NBA coach.
While talking about his doubters, Redick said he "didn't give a f**k' about proving them wrong, shocking a lot of people with his remarks.
"I certainly heard everything. It's been a really interesting six weeks or so. Just in terms of being part of the engagement-farming industry. However, I don't really have a great answer for your question, 'cause I really don't give a f**k. I want to coach the Lakers. I want to coach the team. I don’t want to dispel anything.
"I want to be a great coach in the NBA, and I want to win championships and I want my players to maximize their careers. That's all I f**king care about."
Analyst Jason Whitlock didn't appreciate the words and sent a warning to Redick, predicting that the F-bomb was going to put a lot of attention on the new Lakers coach.
"JJ is about to get the attention he ordered with his F Bomb. He’s gonna have some serious explaining to do. All the smug arrogance will be gone," Whitlock tweeted.
Analysts criticize JJ Redick for dropping an F-bomb during press conference
Just like Jason Whitlock, other analysts called out JJ Redick for following a trend of dropping F-bombs during news conferences.
First, Frank Isola urged public figures to stop saying profanity in public and during news conferences. Jay Caspian Kang of The New Yorker shared the sentiment:
"Correct," Kang said. "Feels forced 95% of the time, especially here. You're at a press conference. Have some self respect and don't act like a snickering kid going, 'I don't have to follow the rules.' So Duke."
JJ Redick is already under pressure for the type of role he's getting now. He's off to a rough start with this introductory news conference.