"David Robinson to the Lakers confirmed": Fans react to JJ Redick adding NBA legend's son to his staff

Fans reacted as LA Lakers coach JJ Redick added Justin, the son of NBA legend David Robinson, to his staff. Robinson signed as a player development coach, as announced by the Lakers on Saturday.

He spent three seasons in the league, playing for the Washington Wizards, OKC Thunder, Milwaukee Bucks, Sacramento Kings and the Detroit Pistons.

Expand Tweet

Justin Robinson is joining the Lakers, aiming to help their young stars live up to their full potential. Fans reacted to the arrival of NBA legend, David Robinson's son.

Explore the NBA Draft 2024 with our free NBA Mock Draft Simulator & be the GM of your favorite NBA team.

“David Robinson to the Lakers confirmed,” one said.

Another said:

One called for the Lakers to make more moves in free agency, while another criticized Robinson’s hiring. One fan said:

Another said:

The Lakers haven't developed any of their talents since acquiring LeBron James in 2018. They traded most of their young pieces to the Pelicans for Anthony Davis in 2019. The deal paid off, as they won the NBA Finals the next season.

However, things could run differently as they prepare to begin building around Luka Doncic. LA seems to be heading in a younger direction and could try to get the most out of rookie Adou Thiero and sophomores Dalton Knecht and Bronny James.

Justin Robinson’s father, David Robinson, is a San Antonio Spurs legend

The San Antonio Spurs drafted Justin Robinson’s father, David, out of the Navy during the 1987 draft. But he fulfilled his obligation to the Navy, serving as a civil engineering officer before joining the Spurs for the 1989-90 season.

David Robinson made an instant impact, recording 24.3 points, 3.9 blocks and 12.0 rebounds during his rookie year. He also helped the Spurs improve over the previous season by 35 wins. Robinson went on to win the MVP award in 1995 and was named the Defensive Player of the Year in 1992.

Expand Tweet

He won championships with the Spurs in 1999 and 2003, after they drafted Tim Duncan.

Robinson averaged 21.1 points, 10.6 rebounds and 3.0 blocks for his career. He retired with the fourth-most blocks in NBA history and is sixth with 2,954 career blocks. Duncan is in fifth with 3,020 and spent the entirety of his career in San Antonio, playing 14 seasons with the Spurs.

His son, Justin Robinson, couldn't match up to his brilliance as a player and will look to make a mark as a development coach on JJ Redick's staff.

About the author

Sameer is an esports and gaming journalist at Sportskeeda who covers a diverse range of topics. He is currently pursuing a BSc degree from BITS, but his love for video games pushed him to pursue a gaming journalism career. He relies on diligent research and fact-checking to deliver top-notch content. He has previously worked in the hospitality sector with the Oberoi Group.

Sameer’s gaming journey began with Rockstar Games’ GTA franchise, specifically
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories. He strongly prefers multiplayer games, with FPS being his favorite genre, and has devoted 6K+ hours to CS:GO! However, he also dabbles in open-world, story-based games from time to time. Solo RPGs like Horizon Forbidden West hold a soft spot in his heart, and he would readily drop in it given a Jumanji-type scenario.

Sameer makes sure to follow Counter-Strike and Valorant esports tournaments, as he believes that watching a game being played at the highest level can be highly educational. He derives inspiration from Tarik's meteoric rise to become one of the biggest FPS streamers in the world following the release of Valorant.

Outside of work, you can find Sameer playing football or cheering for FC Barcelona. He also likes to read and write poetry.

Know More

Los Angeles Lakers Fan? Check out the latest Lakers depth chart, schedule, and roster updates all in one place.

Edited by Bhargav