Kendrick Perkins Endorses J.J. Redick Becoming NBA Head Coach

Kendrick Perkins and J.J. Redick do not at all times see eye to eye when debating sports activities, however the NBA champ tells TMZ Sports he loves the concept of the previous three-point sniper changing into an NBA head coach — saying, “He knows his s***.”

We caught up with Perkins at LAX, the place we requested how he felt in regards to the Raptors reportedly interviewing Redick for the open spot after they fired Nick Nurse following a disappointing season, and he gave his ESPN colleague a ringing endorsement.

“I actually love it, to be honest with you,” Perkins informed us. “One thing about it, he [Redick] knows his s***. Also, on top of that, man, any time you can see a former player that played the game get an opportunity to go sit in that seat, you would love to see it.”

Perk stated if Toronto hires Redick forward of different viable candidates with extra teaching expertise, he would really feel unhealthy. Nevertheless, Perk informed us he’d be blissful if Redick grew to become an NBA head coach, believing he brings worth to any workforce’s locker room.

“Obviously, he’s jumping ahead of a few guys that I would love to see get an opportunity that’s been waiting in line,” Perk stated. “Sam Cassell. Phil Handy. You hate to see it because those guys served as assistants for about 10, 15, 20 years.”

“But you always want to see a guy like J.J. do it. He knows his s***,” he continued.

Perkins and Redick have gained recognition for his or her spirited back-and-forth on “First Take” about who ought to win the NBA MVP Award this season, however Kendrick reassured followers it is all love between him and J.J. and appeared there’s mutual respect on each side.