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Reggie Redding
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Redding with Alba Berlin in 2014
Philadelphia 76ers
Player development coach
Personal information
Born (1988-07-18) July 18, 1988 (age 37)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nationality American
High school Saint Joseph's Preparatory
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Listed height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight 233 lb (106 kg)
Career information
College Villanova (2006–2010)
NBA Draft 2010 / Undrafted
Pro career 2010–2021
League NBA
Career history
2010–2011 ETHA Engomis
2011–2013 Tigers Tübingen
2013–2015 Alba Berlin
2015–2016 Darüşşafaka
2016–2018 Bayern Munich
2018–2019 Türk Telekom
2019–2020 Partizan
Career highlights and awards
  • German Cup winner (2014)
  • Cypriot League champion (2011)
  • Cypriot Cup winner (2011)
  • All-EuroCup Second Team (2014)
  • All-BBL First Team (2014)
  • All-BBL Second Team (2013)
  • BBL All-Star (2013–2015)

Reggie Redding was born on July 18, 1988. He is an American who used to play professional basketball. Now, he helps players get better as a coach for the Philadelphia 76ers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He also played college basketball at Villanova University.

Reggie Redding's Basketball Journey

Reggie Redding played as a shooting guard or small forward. He was known for his skills on the court. After playing in college, he started his professional career.

Starting His Pro Career

After college, Reggie wasn't picked in the NBA draft in 2010. But he didn't give up! He joined a team called ETHA Engomis in Cyprus for the 2010–11 season.

In July 2011, he moved to Germany. He signed a one-year deal with Tigers Tübingen in the German Basketball Bundesliga. He played so well that he signed with them for another season.

Playing for Alba Berlin

In July 2013, Reggie signed a two-year deal with Alba Berlin. This is another big team in Germany. He had a great time there.

In 2014, he was chosen for the All-EuroCup Second Team. This means he was one of the best players in that European league. He was also named to the All-BBL First Team in Germany that same year.

Moving to Turkey and Germany Again

On June 17, 2015, Reggie signed a two-year contract with a Turkish team. This team was called Darüşşafaka.

Then, on August 2, 2016, he left Darüşşafaka. He joined Bayern Munich for the 2016–17 season. He played so well that he signed with Bayern for another season on July 18, 2017.

The Basketball Tournament

In the summer of 2017, Reggie played in The Basketball Tournament. This is a special basketball competition shown on ESPN. He played for a team called Supernova. This team was made up of former Villanova University basketball players.

In two games, he scored about 13.5 points per game. He also helped his team with passes and rebounds. Supernova made it to the second round. Reggie also played in this tournament in 2015 for the Liberty Ballers.

Later Career and Coaching

Reggie continued his career playing for other teams. He played for Türk Telekom in Turkey from 2018 to 2019. After that, he played for Partizan from 2019 to 2020. He ended his playing career in 2021.

Now, Reggie uses his experience to help other players. He is a player development coach for the Philadelphia 76ers. This means he helps players improve their skills and reach their full potential.

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