Lakers Coach JJ Redick Celebrates 100th Win Milestone

Redick gets emotional after surprise locker room tribute from players and staff.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 12:37am

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In a jubilant locker room celebration after the Lakers' 127-113 win over the Cavaliers, head coach JJ Redick was surprised with a tribute marking his 100th career win. Redick, who was not the Lakers' first choice as head coach in 2024, has led the team to back-to-back 50-win seasons and a playoff berth this year, silencing early doubts about his abilities.

Why it matters

Redick's 100th win is a significant milestone that reflects the Lakers' turnaround under his leadership. After a disappointing playoff exit last season, Redick has instilled a culture of accountability and resilience in the team, leading them to become one of the most reliable and connected squads in the league.

The details

During the locker room celebration, Lakers GM Rob Pelinka played a video featuring Redick's sons congratulating him on the achievement. Redick, usually defined by precision and urgency, took a rare moment to soak in the significance of the milestone, which is more about the journey than the numbers for the first-time head coach.

  • The Lakers defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 127-113 on Tuesday, April 2, 2026.
  • Redick became the first Lakers coach since Phil Jackson to post back-to-back 50-win seasons.

The players

JJ Redick

The Lakers' head coach, who was not the organization's first choice for the job in 2024 but has since silenced early doubts by leading the team to back-to-back 50-win seasons and a playoff berth.

Rob Pelinka

The Lakers' general manager, who organized the surprise locker room tribute for Redick's 100th win.

Rui Hachimura

A Lakers player who reached 5,000 career points during the game.

Luka Doncic

A Lakers player who continued a historic scoring tear during the game.

LeBron James

The Lakers player who became the winningest player in NBA history, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

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What they’re saying

“Don't deserve to be mentioned along with Phil or Pat [Riley] or any of those guys. I've got a lot left to accomplish, for sure.”

— JJ Redick, Lakers Head Coach

What’s next

The Lakers hold a two-game lead over the Denver Nuggets for the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference with six games remaining in the regular season.

The takeaway

Redick's 100th win is a testament to the culture of accountability and resilience he has instilled in the Lakers, leading them to become one of the most reliable and connected teams in the league after a disappointing playoff exit last season.