JJ Redick arrived at the Los Angeles Lakers to everyone’s disbelief. They didn’t expect him to take over the reins of the LA franchise and take them on a 10-4 run. They lie 3rd in the Western Conference and Redick’s proving his worth after signing a $8 million per year contract for years, a grand total of $32 million. Yet, is he the highest-paid NBA head coach?

Even though he hasn’t faced issues in the Lakers coaching department, he got snubbed from an elite list of coaches. You must wonder what list, right? The top 30 highest-paid coaches in U.S. Sports!

In fact, nine NBA coaches make the list. Redick, on the other hand, didn’t. Here are the top 9 NBA coaches who made it to the highest-paid coaches list.

In the list by Sportico, as you can see, winning multiple championships helps to fill your pockets. Kerr won four titles with the Golden State Warriors while Gregg Popovich won five with the San Antonio Spurs. Redick reportedly earns $8 million, which puts him with Quin Snyder of the Atlanta Hawks, estimated to earn $8 million a year.

Of course, Redick has to prove his worth in the next four years for the Lakers. The Lakers with a strong start to the season kept surprising people in recent weeks with Redick’s masterclass coaching performances. Dropping D’Angelo Russell to the bench impacted the team positively, with the player becoming one of the critical players in the system.

There’s a long way to go. But, a few championships and JJ Redick’s potential to climb the pay ladder turns straightforward. Yet, who stays on top of the highest-paid coaches in America?

With JJ Redick snubbed, here are the top 10 highest-paid American coaches

It’s fascinating to understand the highest-paid coaches in the country. Without any surprise, Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs remains the highest-paid coach in American sports. He earns $20 million a year and brought home three championships to the city. He guided players like Jamaal Charles, Travis Kelce, Justin Houston, Patrick Mahomes, and Tyreek Hill, who blossomed under him.

Notably, Sean Payton of the Denver Broncos ranks second, earning $18 million annually. But where do these coaches rank globally? According to various reports, Diego Simeone of Atletico Madrid gets a staggering $32.2 million annually. Those are astronomical numbers.

Soccer as a sport mints money, unlike other sports. They have some of the highest-paid coaching jobs in the world. Thus, JJ Redick can reach those levels by claiming some rings.

Without a doubt, JJ Redick believes he can lead the Lakers to glory days. With LeBron James nearing retirement, the year looks promising, as evidenced by his press conferences. If AD can get healthy and Dalton Knecht goes on his shooting spree, the Lakers can get their own 18th title and tie with the Celtics. The ball’s in your court, Mr. JJ Redick!