Former NBA player JJ Redick is set to become the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. This move raises eyebrows due to Redick's lack of coaching experience outside of his son's youth basketball team. The Lakers appear to be taking a significant leap of faith by hiring Redick, especially considering the experience of past successful coaches Pat Riley, Erik Spoelstra, and Steve Kerr.

Redick's hire is a rare occurrence in NBA history, with teams typically opting for coaches with prior coaching experience. Let's examine other instances when NBA teams hired coaches without coaching backgrounds and how it turned out for them. From Jason Kidd to Mark Jackson, these examples shed light on the risks and rewards of hiring novice head coaches in the NBA.

Other notable examples include Steve Nash's tenure with the Brooklyn Nets and Doc Rivers' successful transition from broadcasting to coaching with the Orlando Magic. The history of NBA teams hiring inexperienced coaches is mixed, with varying degrees of success and failure.