JJ Redick facts for kids
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Redick with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2018
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| Los Angeles Lakers | |
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| Head coach | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 24, 1984 Cookeville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| High school | Cave Spring (Roanoke, Virginia) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Duke (2002–2006) |
| NBA Draft | 2006 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11th overall |
| Selected by the Orlando Magic | |
| Pro career | 2006–2021 |
| Coaching career | 2024–present |
| League | NBA |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 2006–2013 | Orlando Magic |
| 2013 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 2013–2017 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 2017–2019 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2019–2021 | New Orleans Pelicans |
| 2021 | Dallas Mavericks |
| As coach: | |
| 2024–present | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
As player
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 12,028 (12.8 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,903 (2.0 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,862 (2.0 apg) |
Jonathan Clay "JJ" Redick (/ˈrɛdɪk/) (born June 24, 1984) is an American professional basketball coach and former player. He is currently the head coach for the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before becoming a coach, Redick played for 15 seasons in the NBA.
Redick played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils. He won many awards, including the Naismith College Player of the Year. The Orlando Magic picked him 11th overall in the 2006 NBA draft. He was known for his amazing three-point and free-throw shooting. He set many records in college and in the NBA. After retiring as a player in 2021, he worked as a sports analyst for ESPN. In 2024, Redick became the head coach of the Lakers.
High School Basketball Star
JJ Redick was a top player at Cave Spring High School in Roanoke, Virginia. He was named a McDonald's All-American and won the MVP award for the 2002 McDonald's All-American Game.
In his senior year, Redick scored 43 points in the state championship game. This was a record for the Virginia High School League (VHSL) Class AAA. He also played Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball. Experts considered him one of the best shooting guards in the nation in 2002.
College Career at Duke
Redick played college basketball for Duke University. In his first year, he helped his team win the ACC Tournament championship. He scored 30 points in that game.
He was a team captain in his junior and senior years. In the 2004–05 season, Redick was Duke's top scorer. He won the ACC Player of the Year award and the Adolph F. Rupp Trophy. In 2006, he won even more major player of the year awards.
Setting Records at Duke
Redick set many records during his time at Duke. He made 54 free throws in a row, an ACC record at the time. He also broke the NCAA record for career three-pointers made, finishing with 457.
On February 19, 2006, Redick became Duke's all-time leading scorer. He passed the ACC scoring record a few days later. He finished his college career with 2,769 points. Redick also became the leading scorer in ACC tournament history with 225 points.
As a star player, Redick sometimes faced tough crowds from rival teams. He even thought about quitting basketball in his second year because of it. He found writing poetry helped him cope.
In 2007, Duke retired Redick's No. 4 jersey. This is a special honor for great players. By 2023, Redick held two NCAA records for free throw percentage.
Professional NBA Career
The Orlando Magic drafted Redick as the 11th pick in the 2006 NBA draft. Scouts knew he was a great shooter but wondered about his defense. Redick himself said he expected to be a "role player" in the NBA.
Orlando Magic (2006–2013)
Redick played for the Magic for seven seasons. He started as a backup shooting guard. In 2008, he wanted more playing time or a trade because he was frustrated. However, the Magic kept him.
In the 2008–09 season, Redick played more minutes and helped the Magic reach the NBA Finals. They lost to the Lakers. On March 28, 2010, Redick had career highs in rebounds and assists. In 2012, he scored a career-high 31 points against the Charlotte Bobcats.
Milwaukee Bucks (2013)
In February 2013, Redick was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. He played a short time there, and his performance was not as strong.
Los Angeles Clippers (2013–2017)
Redick joined the Los Angeles Clippers in July 2013. He signed a four-year contract. He became a regular starter for the Clippers. On January 15, 2014, he scored 33 points, a new career high at the time.
On January 18, 2016, Redick scored an amazing 40 points against the Houston Rockets. He made 9 out of 12 three-pointers in that game, tying a team record. He also took part in the Three-Point Contest during the 2016 NBA All-Star weekend. In April 2017, Redick set a Clippers record for most three-pointers in a season with 201.
Philadelphia 76ers (2017–2019)
In July 2017, Redick signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. He continued his strong shooting. On November 3, 2017, he scored 31 points, making 8 three-pointers. He also hit eight three-pointers in a game against the Orlando Magic later that month.
Redick re-signed with the 76ers in 2018. On December 19, he scored his 10,000th career point. In February 2019, he scored a season-high 34 points. In April 2019, Redick set a new 76ers record for most three-pointers in a season.
New Orleans Pelicans (2019–2021)
Redick signed with the New Orleans Pelicans in July 2019. For the first time in his career, his team did not make the playoffs in the 2019-2020 season.
Dallas Mavericks (2021)
Redick was traded to the Dallas Mavericks in March 2021. He played his first game with the Mavericks on April 12.
After 15 seasons in the NBA, JJ Redick announced his retirement from playing basketball on September 21, 2021.
Coaching Career
Los Angeles Lakers (2024–Present)
On June 24, 2024, JJ Redick was named the 29th head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. This was his first major coaching job, though he had volunteered as a coach for his son's fourth-grade team. In his coaching debut on October 22, 2024, the Lakers won their season-opening game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
National Team Experience
Redick played for the USA Junior World Championship Team in 2003. In 2005, he won a gold medal with the USA Basketball Under-21 Team. He was also part of the USA national team program from 2006 to 2008.
Media Career
| The Old Man and the Three | |
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| Genre | Sports |
| Format | Video podcast |
| Language | English |
| Length | 45 minutes–90 minutes |
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| No. of episodes | 174 |
| Publication | |
| Original release | July 2020 – June 2024 |
| Provider | ThreeFourTwo Productions |
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| Years active | 2021–2024 |
| Sports commentary career | |
| Genre(s) | Color commentator |
| Sports | NBA |
Podcasting
In 2016, Redick started a weekly podcast while he was still an active NBA player. He was one of the first professional athletes to do this. He hosted podcasts for different companies before starting his own media company, ThreeFourTwo Productions, in 2020.
He hosted "The Old Man and the Three" podcast with Tommy Alter. This podcast became very popular, with millions of views on YouTube. In March 2024, Redick and LeBron James launched another podcast together called Mind the Game. In June 2024, Redick announced he would take a break from podcasting to focus on coaching the Lakers.
Broadcasting
After retiring as a player, Redick became a sports analyst for ESPN in November 2021. He appeared on shows like First Take. By February 2024, he joined ESPN's main broadcast team for NBA games. He left ESPN in June 2024 to become the Lakers' head coach.
Awards and Honors
- Consensus College Player of the Year (2006)
- 2× Consensus First-Team All-American (2005, 2006)
- Associated Press Player of the Year (2006)
- Naismith College Player of the Year (2006)
- John R. Wooden Player of the Year Award (2006)
- 2× ACC Tournament MVP (2005, 2006)
- James E. Sullivan Award (2005)
- 2× Adolph Rupp Trophy (2005, 2006)
- 2× ACC Player of the Year (2005, 2006)
- No. 4 jersey retired by Duke Blue Devils (2007)
- McDonald's All-American Game MVP (2002)
- Inducted into the VHSL Hall of Fame (2021)
Records
NCAA Records
- Career Free Throw Percentage (min 600 made): 91.2%
- Sophomore Season Free Throw Percentage: 95.3%
ACC Records
- Career ACC Player of the Week awards (12, tied with Antawn Jamison)
- Single-season three-point shots made (139)
- Career three-point shots made (457)
- Single-season free throw percentage (95.3%)
- Career free throw percentage (91.2%)
NBA Team Records
- Los Angeles Clippers:
- Single-season 3-point field goal percentage (.475, 2015–16)
- Single-season 3-point field goals made (201, 2016–17)
- Philadelphia 76ers:
- Single-season 3-point field goals made (240, 2018–19)
- New Orleans Pelicans:
- Single-season 3-point field goal percentage (.453, 2019–20)
Personal Life
JJ Redick was born in Cookeville, Tennessee. His father and sisters also played basketball. His younger brother played football. JJ was nicknamed "JJ" because his twin sisters repeated his original nickname "J". His middle name, Clay, comes from his father's work as a potter. Redick studied history and cultural anthropology at Duke University.
Redick is a Christian. He has several tattoos of Bible verses.
On June 26, 2010, Redick married Chelsea Kilgore. They have two children, Knox and Kai. In January 2025, Redick's home in Pacific Palisades was affected by a fire.
See also
In Spanish: J. J. Redick para niños
- List of NBA career 3-point scoring leaders
- List of NBA career free throw percentage leaders
- List of NCAA Division I men's basketball career scoring leaders
