Rise to Success: Career Highlights of JJ Redick

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how JJ Redick made an impact.

JJ Redick is a former NBA player and current head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. He played college basketball at Duke University, earning numerous accolades, including Naismith College Player of the Year. Drafted 11th overall in 2006 by the Orlando Magic, Redick spent 15 seasons in the NBA with six different teams. Following his playing career, he worked as an analyst for ESPN before being named the Lakers' head coach in 2024.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2003: Member of 2003 USA Junior World Championship Team

In 2003, JJ Redick was a member of the USA Junior World Championship Team.

2005: Competed with USA Basketball Under-21 Team

In 2005, JJ Redick competed with the USA Basketball Under-21 Team, which won a gold medal at the Global Games.

February 14, 2006: Breaks NCAA record for three-pointers

On February 14, 2006, JJ Redick broke Curtis Staples's NCAA record for career three-pointers made during a game against Wake Forest.

February 19, 2006: Becomes Duke's All-Time Leading Scorer

On February 19, 2006, in a game against Miami, JJ Redick scored 30 points, surpassing the 2,557 point mark and becoming the all-time leading scorer at Duke.

March 10, 2006: Sets Duke record for points in a season

On March 10, 2006, in an ACC Tournament quarterfinal game against Miami, JJ Redick scored 25 points, setting a Duke record for points in a season with 858.

2006: Cover Athlete for College Hoops 2K7

In 2006, JJ Redick became the cover athlete and official spokesman for the "College Hoops 2K7" video game.

2006: Named to 2006–2008 USA National Team Program

In 2006, JJ Redick was named to the 2006–2008 USA national team program.

2008: Competed for spot with team for the 2008 Olympics

In 2008, JJ Redick competed for a spot with the team for the 2008 Olympics, but was not placed on the final roster.

July 9, 2010: Bulls Signed JJ Redick

On July 9, 2010, the Chicago Bulls signed JJ Redick to a three-year, $19 million offer sheet.

July 16, 2010: Magic Match Bulls Offer

On July 16, 2010, the Orlando Magic matched the Chicago Bulls' offer sheet, retaining JJ Redick.

January 15, 2014: Scores Career-High 33 Points

On January 15, 2014, JJ Redick scored a then career-high 33 points in a 129–127 win over the Dallas Mavericks.

January 2016: Launched podcast on Yahoo! Sports

In January 2016, JJ Redick launched a podcast on Yahoo! Sports, becoming the first active NBA player to host a podcast.

January 18, 2016: Scores Career-High 40 Points

On January 18, 2016, JJ Redick scored a career-high 40 points in a 140–132 overtime win against the Houston Rockets, tying a franchise record with 9 three-pointers made.

November 5, 2016: Increases three-pointer streak

On November 5, 2016, JJ Redick increased his streak of consecutive games with a made three-pointer to 62, in a 116–92 win over the San Antonio Spurs.

2016: Started Hosting The Vertical at Yahoo! Sports

In 2016, JJ Redick started hosting The Vertical at Yahoo! Sports, marking his initial foray into podcasting.

July 8, 2017: Signs with Philadelphia 76ers

On July 8, 2017, JJ Redick signed a one-year, $23 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.

July 2017: Moved Podcast to Uninterrupted

In July 2017, JJ Redick moved his podcast to Uninterrupted, under the title "The Chronicles of Redick."

July 6, 2018: Re-signed with the 76ers

On July 6, 2018, JJ Redick re-signed with the Philadelphia 76ers.

July 15, 2019: Signed with the New Orleans Pelicans

On July 15, 2019, JJ Redick signed with the New Orleans Pelicans, marking a new chapter in his NBA career.

August 5, 2020: The Old Man and the Three Premiered

On August 5, 2020, "The Old Man and the Three" podcast premiered inside the NBA bubble in Orlando, Florida, with Damian Lillard as the first guest.

March 26, 2021: Traded to the Dallas Mavericks

On March 26, 2021, JJ Redick was traded to the Dallas Mavericks, adding another team to his NBA journey.

September 21, 2021: JJ Redick Retires

On September 21, 2021, after 15 seasons in the NBA, JJ Redick officially retired from professional basketball.

November 3, 2021: Debut as ESPN Sports Analyst

On November 3, 2021, JJ Redick debuted as a studio analyst for ESPN's coverage of the Brooklyn Nets-Atlanta Hawks game.

August 2023: Added to ESPN's Second Core Broadcast Team

In August 2023, JJ Redick was added to the second core broadcast team of ESPN with Ryan Ruocco and Richard Jefferson.

February 2024: Moved to ESPN's Lead Team

In February 2024, JJ Redick was moved to the lead team of Mike Breen and Doris Burke on ESPN, replacing Doc Rivers.

March 2024: Launched Mind the Game Podcast with LeBron James

In March 2024, JJ Redick and LeBron James launched a podcast called "Mind the Game", co-produced by their production companies.

June 2024: Announced Indefinite Hiatus From Podcasting

In June 2024, JJ 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.