In a significant shift within the basketball coaching ranks, Lindsey Harding, the acclaimed head coach of the Stockton Kings, is set to leave her post for a coveted position with the Los Angeles Lakers. Harding will join the Lakers as an assistant coach under JJ Redick's leadership, as reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Harding's departure marks the end of a notably successful tenure with the Stockton Kings, where she was recently honored as the G League Coach of the Year. Under her guidance, the Kings secured a 24-10 record, topping the Western Conference standings. Her strategic prowess and leadership were also recognized by the NBA circle, as she was considered a candidate for the head coaching role with the Charlotte Hornets earlier this offseason.
Before her groundbreaking role in Stockton, Harding served on the Sacramento Kings' staff focusing on player development, proving her skills in enhancing player performance and team dynamics. Her brief yet impactful stint in Stockton, lasting just under a year, leaves a significant legacy and a challenging vacancy to fill.
As Harding moves on to this exciting chapter in her coaching career, the Stockton Kings face a summer of change, marked by multiple departures from Mike Brown’s coaching staff. Notably, Jordi Fernandez recently transitioned to become the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets, accompanied by assistants Deividas Dulkys and Dutch Gaitley.
The local and basketball community alike bid farewell to Coach Harding, wishing her success in her new role. While Harding's departure is a loss for the Kings, it represents a step forward in her distinguished coaching career. As the search for her successor begins, the Kings organization hopes to build on the solid foundation Harding established.
Stay tuned to our coverage for updates on the Stockton coaching vacancy and further developments in the coaching shifts around the league.
