History of JJ Redick in Timeline
JJ Redick is a former professional basketball player and current head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. He had a successful college career at Duke, earning national recognition, before being drafted into the NBA in 2006. Redick played for 15 seasons with six different teams before retiring. In 2024, he transitioned to coaching, accepting the head coach position with the Lakers.
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1960: Len Chappell's ACC Tournament Record
From 1960 to 1962, Wake Forest's Len Chappell scored 220 points in the ACC tournament.
1962: Len Chappell's ACC Tournament Record
From 1960 to 1962, Wake Forest's Len Chappell scored 220 points in the ACC tournament.
June 24, 1984: JJ Redick Born
On June 24, 1984, Jonathan Clay "JJ" Redick was born. He later became a professional basketball coach and former player.
1990: Dennis Scott's ACC Record
In 1990, Dennis Scott set the ACC record for points scored in a season with 970 points.
July 1999: Played Against Dwyane Wade
In July 1999, Redick played Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball for coach Delmar Irving with the Roanoke Jaguars and then the Boo Williams team, playing against Dwyane Wade in a tournament in Orlando.
2002: McDonald's All-American Game MVP
In 2002, Redick was a McDonald's All-American at Cave Spring High School in Roanoke, Virginia, and he won the McDonald's All-American Game MVP.
2002: Ranked as Top Recruit
In 2002, Redick was considered a five-star recruit by Scout.com, listed as the No. 2 shooting guard and the No. 13 player in the nation.
March 20, 2003: Began ACC Consecutive Free Throw Record
On March 20, 2003, Redick began an ACC record for consecutive free throws.
2003: Member of USA Junior World Championship Team
In 2003, Redick was a member of the USA Junior World Championship Team, marking an early stage in his international basketball involvement.
January 15, 2004: Ended ACC Consecutive Free Throw Record
On January 15, 2004, Redick's ACC record for consecutive free throws ended.
2004: Led Duke in Scoring
In the 2004-05 season, Redick led Duke in scoring with 21.8 points per game.
2005: Competed with USA Basketball Under-21 Team
In 2005, Redick competed with the USA Basketball Under-21 Team, winning a gold medal at the Global Games and showcasing his talent on an international stage.
2005: Role Player Expectations
In a 2005 interview, Redick stated that he expected to be a role player in the NBA, focusing on shooting and being a team player. He became the backup shooting guard behind Grant Hill.
February 14, 2006: Broke NCAA Career Three-Pointers Record
On February 14, 2006, Redick broke Virginia alumnus Curtis Staples's NCAA record of 413 career three-pointers made in the first half of a game against Wake Forest.
February 19, 2006: Became All-Time Leading Scorer at Duke
On February 19, 2006, Redick scored 30 points against Miami to become the all-time leading scorer at Duke, with 2,557 points scored in his career.
March 10, 2006: Set Duke Record for Points in a Season
On March 10, 2006, Redick scored 25 points in an ACC Tournament quarterfinal against Miami, setting a Duke record for points in a season with 858 and ended the season with 964 points. He also finished his career as the leading scorer in ACC tournament history.
June 13, 2006: Arrested for Driving Under the Influence
On June 13, 2006, Redick was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in Durham County, North Carolina, and later pleaded guilty.
2006: Struggled at Free Throw Line During Tournament
During the 2006 ACC tournament and early NCAA tournament games, Redick struggled at the free-throw line, lowering his career free-throw percentage.
2006: Drafted by the Orlando Magic
In 2006, JJ Redick was selected 11th overall by the Orlando Magic in the NBA draft after a successful college basketball career with the Duke Blue Devils.
2006: Won Major Player of the Year Awards
In 2006, JJ Redick won the major player of the year awards after facing close competition all year from Gonzaga's Adam Morrison.
2006: Named to the USA National Team Program
In 2006, Redick was named to the 2006–2008 USA national team program, indicating his potential for Olympic involvement.
2006: NBA Draft and Scouting Reports
In 2006, Redick was selected with the 11th pick in the NBA draft by the Orlando Magic. Pre-draft scouting reports praised his perimeter shooting and basketball intelligence but questioned his defensive ability. During a game against LSU, Garrett Temple exploited Redick's weaknesses, leading to a poor shooting performance.
2006: Cover Athlete for College Hoops 2K7
In 2006, Redick was the cover athlete and official spokesman for College Hoops 2K7, released on Xbox, Xbox 360 & PlayStation 2.
2006: Target of Abuse by Rival Fans
In 2006, as a marquee player, Redick faced abuse from rival fans, leading to hate calls and obscene shouts, almost causing him to quit basketball during his sophomore year. He used poetry as an outlet.
February 4, 2007: Duke Retired Jersey
On February 4, 2007, Duke retired Redick's no. 4 jersey at Cameron Indoor Stadium in a halftime ceremony, making him the 13th player so honored.
2007: Cover Athlete for College Hoops 2K7 on PlayStation 3
In 2007, Redick was the cover athlete and official spokesman for College Hoops 2K7, released on PlayStation 3.
2007: Back Injury Prevents FIBA Americas Championship
In 2007, a recurring back injury kept Redick from competing in the FIBA Americas Championship.
2007: Competed for Starting Spot
In 2007–08, Redick competed against Trevor Ariza and Keith Bogans for the starting shooting guard spot. He was pulled from playing more than once for his lack of defense during the preseason.
January 2008: Posted on Blog About Limited Playing Time
In January 2008, Redick posted on his personal blog about his frustration with limited playing time, even when performing well.
January 31, 2008: Trade Request
On January 31, 2008, the Orlando Sentinel reported that Redick asked his agent to inquire about a possible trade due to frustration with limited playing time.
February 21, 2008: No Trade
The Orlando Magic confirmed that Redick would not receive more minutes or a trade before the February 21, 2008 trade deadline.
2008: Increased Playing Time and NBA Finals Appearance
During the 2008–09 season, Redick's playing time increased significantly, and he started all seven games in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Magic reached the NBA Finals but lost to the Lakers in five games.
2008: Unsuccessful bid for Olympics team
In 2008, Redick competed for a spot with the USA team for the Olympics but was not placed on the final roster.
2009: ACC Scoring Record Topped
In 2009, during one of the opening round games of the NCAA tournament, North Carolina's Tyler Hansbrough topped Redick's ACC scoring record.
March 28, 2010: Double-Figure Scoring Games in a Season
As of March 28, 2010, Redick had 36 double-figure scoring games in a single season, tied for 5th-most in Duke history with Jon Scheyer, Shane Battier, and Jason Williams.
June 26, 2010: Married Chelsea Kilgore
On June 26, 2010, Redick married longtime girlfriend Chelsea Kilgore, marking a significant personal milestone.
July 9, 2010: Signed Offer Sheet with Chicago Bulls
On July 9, 2010, the Chicago Bulls signed Redick to a three-year, $19 million offer sheet.
July 16, 2010: Magic Matched Offer Sheet
On July 16, 2010, the Orlando Magic matched the Chicago Bulls' offer sheet, retaining the rights to Redick.
January 22, 2012: ACC Consecutive Free Throw Record Broken
On January 22, 2012, Scott Wood from NC State broke Redick's ACC record for consecutive free throws.
April 25, 2012: Career High Points
On April 25, 2012, Redick scored a career-high 31 points against the Charlotte Bobcats while playing for the Magic.
February 21, 2013: Traded to Milwaukee Bucks
On February 21, 2013, Redick was traded from the Orlando Magic to the Milwaukee Bucks along with Ish Smith and Gustavo Ayón. Redick's performance suffered while in Milwaukee.
July 10, 2013: Acquired by the Los Angeles Clippers
On July 10, 2013, Redick was acquired by the Los Angeles Clippers via a three-team sign-and-trade deal and signed a four-year, $27 million contract.
January 15, 2014: Career-High 33 Points
On January 15, 2014, Redick scored a then career-high 33 points in a 129–127 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
February 2, 2014: Career Three-Pointers Record Broken
On February 2, 2014, Redick's career three-pointers record was broken by Oakland University's Travis Bader.
January 2016: Launched Podcast on Yahoo! Sports
In January 2016, Redick launched a podcast on Yahoo! Sports, becoming the first active NBA player to host a podcast. He focused on his basketball work to prevent pushback from organizations.
January 18, 2016: Career-High 40 Points
On January 18, 2016, Redick scored a career-high 40 points in a 140–132 overtime win over the Houston Rockets, tying the franchise record for three-pointers made in a game. He also competed in the Three-Point Contest during the 2016 NBA All-Star weekend.
November 5, 2016: Increased Streak of Consecutive Games
On November 5, 2016, Redick increased his streak of consecutive games with a made three-pointer to 62, in a win over the San Antonio Spurs. He also completed a four-point play against the Spurs.
2016: Started a Weekly Podcast
In 2016, Redick became the first active NBA player and second active professional athlete to start a weekly podcast during the regular season. He later co-founded the media company ThreeFourTwo Productions and was hired as an analyst for ESPN before becoming a coach.
2016: Began hosting "The Vertical" on Yahoo! Sports
In 2016, Redick began hosting The Vertical at Yahoo! Sports, marking his initial foray into podcasting.
April 12, 2017: Broke Single-Season Franchise Record
On April 12, 2017, Redick made three 3-pointers against Sacramento to finish with 201, breaking his career high and single-season franchise record of 200. The Clippers lost in the first round of the NBA playoffs to the Utah Jazz.
July 8, 2017: Signed with Philadelphia 76ers
On July 8, 2017, Redick signed a one-year, $23 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.
July 2017: Moved podcast to Uninterrupted
In July 2017, Redick moved his podcast to Uninterrupted and renamed it "The Chronicles of Redick,".
November 3, 2017: Scored 31 Points Against the Indiana Pacers
On November 3, 2017, Redick scored 31 points on 11-of-19 shooting with 8-of-12 from 3-point range in a win over the Indiana Pacers.
November 25, 2017: Scored 29 Points Against the Orlando Magic
On November 25, 2017, Redick hit eight 3-pointers and scored 29 points in a win over the Orlando Magic.
2017: Signed with the Philadelphia 76ers
In 2017, Redick signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.
January 2018: Missed Games Due to Injury
In January 2018, Redick missed seven games due to a leg injury.
July 6, 2018: Re-signed with the 76ers
On July 6, 2018, Redick re-signed with the 76ers.
2018: VHSL Record Broken
In 2018, Mac McClung scored 47 points for Gate City High School in the Class 2A final, breaking Redick's Virginia High School League (VHSL) championship-game record of 43 points.
April 2019: Set franchise record for most 3-pointers
In April 2019, Redick set the franchise record for most 3-pointers in a season, surpassing Kyle Korver's mark of 226 set in 2004–05.
July 15, 2019: Signed with the New Orleans Pelicans
On July 15, 2019, Redick signed with the New Orleans Pelicans, marking a new chapter in his career. He later missed the playoffs, which was a first in Redick's career.
2019: Signed with the New Orleans Pelicans
In 2019, Redick signed a two-year deal with the New Orleans Pelicans.
August 5, 2020: The Old Man and the Three Podcast Premiered
On August 5, 2020, Redick's "The Old Man and the Three" podcast premiered inside the NBA bubble in Orlando, Florida with Damian Lillard as the first guest. This was after he left The Ringer to co-found ThreeFourTwo Productions and own his content.
March 26, 2021: Traded to the Dallas Mavericks
On March 26, 2021, Redick was traded to the Dallas Mavericks.
September 21, 2021: Retirement from the NBA
After 15 seasons in the NBA, JJ Redick officially retired on September 21, 2021.
November 3, 2021: Debut as ESPN Sports Analyst
On November 3, 2021, Redick debuted as a studio analyst for ESPN's coverage of the Brooklyn Nets-Atlanta Hawks game, marking his transition to sports analysis.
2022: NCAA Record Book
As of the 2022–23 edition of the NCAA Record book, Redick held two NCAA records (career FT%, min 600 attempts – 91.2%; Sophomore season FT%, 95.3%) and was listed in nine other categories among their all-time leaders.
August 2023: Added to ESPN's Second Core Broadcast Team
In August 2023, Redick was added to the second core broadcast team of ESPN with Ryan Ruocco and Richard Jefferson, solidifying his role as a sports analyst.
February 2024: Moved to ESPN's Lead Broadcast Team
In February 2024, Redick was moved to the lead team of Mike Breen and Doris Burke on ESPN, replacing Doc Rivers and signifying a promotion in his broadcasting career.
March 2024: Launched 'Mind the Game' Podcast with LeBron James
In March 2024, Redick and LeBron James launched a podcast called Mind the Game, co-produced by their production companies, focusing on basketball conversations.
June 2024: Hiatus from Podcasting for Lakers Head Coach Role
In June 2024, Redick announced that he would be going on an indefinite hiatus from podcasting to take the job of head coach for the Los Angeles Lakers, marking a shift in his career.
June 2024: Left ESPN for Lakers Head Coach Position
In June 2024, Redick left ESPN to become head coach of the Lakers, transitioning from sports analysis to coaching.
June 24, 2024: Named Head Coach of the Los Angeles Lakers
On June 24, 2024, Redick was announced as the 29th head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, marking his transition from player and analyst to coaching. Despite a promising start, the Lakers were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs, and Redick faced criticism for his coaching decisions.
2024: Appointed Head Coach of the Los Angeles Lakers
In 2024, JJ Redick was appointed as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
January 9, 2025: Rental Home Destroyed by Palisades Fire
On January 9, 2025, Redick's rental home in Pacific Palisades was destroyed by the Palisades Fire.
September 25, 2025: Contract Extension with the Lakers
On September 25, 2025, Redick and the Lakers agreed to a contract extension, solidifying his position as head coach.
2025: Led Lakers to Best Record in NBA History
As of November 26th, 2025, Redick has led the Lakers to a 57-4 record when leading after 3 quarters, the best record in NBA history.
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