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Stephen A. Smith weighs in on JJ Redick, Sam Cassell as Lakers head coaching candidates / News - Basketnews.com

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ESPN's Stephen A. Smith said JJ Redick has a "brilliant basketball mind" and Sam Cassell "deserves an opportunity."

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The Los Angeles Lakers' search for their next head coach continues to dominate NBA news everywhere.

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Several names have been popping up, with ESPN analyst JJ Redick and Boston Celtics assistant coach Sam Cassell emerging as the frontrunners for the job.

Longtime NBA commentator and ESPN host Stephen A. Smith went on his YouTube channel and shared his thoughts on both candidates.

Smith admitted that Redick has a "brilliant basketball mind" but found it "more than a coincidence" that Redick is "doing that damn podcast together" with LeBron James.

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As for Cassell, Smith said the former NBA player "has waited for years."

"[Cassell] is somebody that I think deserves this opportunity," said Smith.

In addition to Redick and Cassell, ESPN has reported that Chris Quinn, an assistant coach of the Miami Heat, is also being considered.

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