Lakers reportedly interested in assistant with strong ties to Anthony Davis
Alvin Gentry.
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.
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.
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