JJ Redick has clear response to critics' concerns about coaching Lakers: 'I really don’t give a f---'

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JJ Redick was officially introduced as the next Los Angeles Lakers head coach on Monday afternoon, and he knew he was going to face a question regarding his lack of experience. 

He was prepared for it. 

"I have never coached in the NBA before. I don’t know if you guys have heard that," Redick said with a sarcastic smirk. 

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The Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick speaks to the media during an introductory news conference, as general manager Rob Pelinka listens, at the UCLA Health Training Center. (Jayne Kamin-Oncea/USA Today Sports)

But one reporter followed up that statement from Redick by asking if he heard the critics and naysayers, and whether he's looking to dispel any "misconceptions" about being the team's next head coach. 

"It’s a valid question and I certainly heard everything," Redick responded. "It’s been a really interesting six weeks or so just in terms of being part of the engagement-farming industry. It’s been really interesting. 

"However, I don’t really have a great answer for your questions because I really don’t give a f---. Like honestly, I want to coach the Lakers. I want to coach the team. I don’t want to dispel anything. I don’t. I want to become 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---ing care about."

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Redick went on to explain his motivation for joining the Lakers as their new head coach despite not being a coach before in his career. The former sharpshooter went into sports media after