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 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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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.