{"id":58212,"date":"2025-11-27T16:41:17","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T16:41:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/?p=58212"},"modified":"2025-11-27T16:42:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T16:42:03","slug":"lakers-coach-jj-redick-now-has-a-higher-win-percentage-than-gregg-popovich-under-redick-the-lakers-are-also-57-4-when-leading-after-3-quarters-the-best-record-in-nba-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asport.com.ng\/?p=58212","title":{"rendered":"Lakers coach JJ Redick now has a HIGHER win percentage than Gregg Popovich Under Redick, the Lakers are also 57-4 when leading after 3 quarters – the BEST record in NBA history"},"content":{"rendered":"

The claim that JJ Redick now has a higher win percentage than Gregg Popovich \u2014 along with the statistic that his Los Angeles Lakers are 57-4 when leading after three quarters \u2014 is creating a lot of buzz. On its face, it\u2019s a bold contrast, but the context behind the numbers shows why this comparison needs to be taken with serious caution. I\u2019ll walk you through what\u2019s true, what\u2019s misleading, and why \u201chighest win percentage thus far\u201d doesn\u2019t automatically make Redick superior all-time.<\/p>\n

First, the numbers behind the headline<\/strong>. As of late November 2025, Redick\u2019s Lakers are 63-36 overall as a head coach (spanning his time in charge). (Yahoo Sports<\/a>) That works out to roughly a .636 winning percentage. Meanwhile, after some recent adjustments (the league re-credited 77 games that took place when Redick wasn\u2019t coaching the San Antonio Spurs back to interim coach Mitch Johnson), Popovich\u2019s final official career record was reset to 1,390-824 \u2014 giving him a .628 winning percentage. (NBA<\/a>) A quick glance: that puts Redick just a tick above Popovich numerically right now<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Second \u2014 and this is where a lot of the nuance comes in \u2014 the sample sizes are dramatically different<\/strong>. Popovich coached nearly 2,200 regular-season games over nearly three decades. (Encyclopedia Britannica<\/a>) He built, adapted, and succeeded across multiple eras, vastly different rosters, shifting league styles. Redick, by contrast, has just over 90 games under his belt as an NBA head coach. (Grokipedia<\/a>) Basing a \u201chigher win percentage\u201d comparison on such a small sample (less than one-and-a-half full seasons) does not carry the same weight as Popovich\u2019s career-long body of work.<\/p>\n

Third: the claim about being 57-4 when leading after three quarters<\/strong>, which works out to a 93.4% win rate in those situations, has been widely reported \u2014 and indeed is currently described as the best such record in NBA history (for coaches with a minimum threshold of games coached). (Yahoo Sports<\/a>) That stat suggests one thing very clearly: when Redick\u2019s Lakers start well and build a lead by the end of the 3rd quarter, they overwhelmingly close out games. That\u2019s an impressive indicator of in-game management, mental focus, and execution \u2014 especially since this trend spans into the present season as well. (Yahoo Sports<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Fourth \u2014 but crucially \u2014 context matters<\/strong> when interpreting the \u201cleading after 3rd quarter\u201d stat. A high win rate when leading after 3 quarters tells you about finishing games strong; it does not say anything about how often the Lakers are building<\/em> those leads in the first place. If a team rarely gets leads, or frequently plays close games, this stat could be misleading. And importantly: being great at closing doesn\u2019t guarantee success in the playoffs, when game plans, adjustments, fatigue, injuries, and opponent intensity all change the dynamic. Indeed, in his first full season (2024\u201325), Redick\u2019s Lakers went 50\u201332 in the regular season but were eliminated 1\u20134 in the first round of the playoffs. (Wikipedia<\/a>) That early exit puts a damper on the \u201cwin-percentage bragging\u201d when you consider long-term success needs postseason results.<\/p>\n

Fifth \u2014 and perhaps the most important \u2014 legacy and career arc<\/strong> differ wildly between the two. Popovich didn\u2019t just accumulate wins; he won championships (five), adapted through roster turns (rookies, aging legends, rebuilds), and maintained sustained excellence over decades. (Encyclopedia Britannica<\/a>) Redick has proven promising in a short timeframe with a very different Lakers roster and a league landscape very different from most of Popovich\u2019s era. Great start \u2014 but far too early to judge legacy.<\/p>\n

Sixth: numbers don\u2019t tell the full story<\/strong> \u2014 and good coaches are more than just win rates. Coaching longevity, consistency across different teams and rosters, ability to reinvent, adaptability, playoff success, championship pedigree \u2014 all matter. Popovich\u2019s resume hits on all those. Redick\u2019s is still being written.<\/p>\n

Seventh: some caution from analysts and fans themselves<\/strong>. On social media and forums, many Lakers fans are celebrating the stat. For example, one Reddit thread says<\/p>\n

But others are quick to point out how early it is to be declaring Redick better than Popovich \u2014 calling the comparison \u201cdumb\u201d or \u201ca joke\u201d because of the small sample size and the long history Popovich has. (Reddit<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Finally: what does this really<\/em> tell us \u2014 and what it doesn\u2019t. What this check confirms is that Redick\u2019s start as a head coach has been exceptionally strong<\/strong>. His team closes out games when they have built leads, his record is higher (for now) than Popovich\u2019s official career percentage, and the 57-4 figure is historically elite in its context. But what it doesn\u2019t prove is that Redick is \u2014 or will become \u2014 on the same level as Popovich in terms of legacy, sustained excellence, ability to win championships, or long-term adaptation.<\/p>\n

So yes \u2014 the headline \u201cRedick has higher win percentage than Popovich\u201d is technically correct right now. And yes \u2014 the 57-4 when leading after three quarters stat is historic. But using that to argue that Redick is already \u201cbetter\u201d than Popovich, or on the path to GOAT-level coaching status, is a major leap, and misses critical context about sample size, era differences, playoff performance, and long-term achievement.<\/p>\n

If you want \u2014 I can run a mini statistical deep-dive<\/strong> right now: compare Redick\u2019s coaching efficiency stats (point differential, pace, defensive\/offensive rating) vs Popovich\u2019s best seasons \u2014 to see how they match up beyond win-loss. Want me to build that?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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