Lakers Coach JJ Redick Celebrates 100th Career Win

Redick receives heartfelt message from his sons after milestone victory.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 9:04pm

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Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick reached a significant career milestone on Tuesday, earning his 100th coaching win as the Lakers defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 127-113. After the game, Redick was surprised with a pre-recorded video message from his two sons congratulating him on the achievement.

Why it matters

Redick's 100th win is an impressive accomplishment, especially considering he had no previous coaching experience before taking over the Lakers in 2024. His ability to lead the team to back-to-back 50-win seasons has silenced early doubters and cemented his status as one of the league's top young coaches.

The details

The Lakers' victory over the Cavaliers marked Redick's 100th career win as a head coach. He is only the fourth coach in Lakers franchise history to achieve 50+ wins in each of his first two seasons, joining the likes of Butch van Breda Kolff, Paul Westhead, and Pat Riley. Redick, who was previously an NBA analyst for ESPN, was initially met with skepticism when he was hired as the Lakers' head coach in 2024, but he has quickly proven his coaching abilities.

  • The Lakers defeated the Cavaliers on Tuesday, April 1, 2026.
  • Redick recorded his 100th career coaching win with the victory.

The players

JJ Redick

The head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, who recorded his 100th career win on Tuesday.

Knox

Redick's 11-year-old son, who congratulated his father on the milestone in a pre-recorded video message.

Kai

Redick's 9-year-old son, who also congratulated his father on the 100th win in the video message.

Rob Pelinka

The general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers, who played the pre-recorded video message for Redick after the game.

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What they’re saying

“'Hi Dad! Congrats on your 100th win. I'm very proud of you, I love you, go Lakers!'”

— Knox, Redick's 11-year-old son

“'Happy 100th win, dad! You're a great dad, and a great coach and I love you so much.'”

— Kai, Redick's 9-year-old son

What’s next

The Lakers will look to continue their strong start to the season and secure a top seed in the Western Conference playoffs.

The takeaway

JJ Redick's milestone 100th coaching win with the Lakers is a testament to his ability to quickly transition from a successful NBA playing career to becoming one of the league's top young head coaches. The heartfelt messages from his sons show the personal significance of this achievement for Redick.