Rise to Success: Career Highlights of JJ Redick
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how JJ Redick made an impact.
JJ Redick is an American former professional basketball player and current head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. A standout college player for Duke, where he earned numerous accolades including Naismith College Player of the Year, Redick was drafted into the NBA in 2006. He played 15 seasons for six different teams before retiring. Following his playing career, Redick worked as an analyst for ESPN. In 2024, he transitioned into coaching, becoming the head coach for the Lakers.
2006: Drafted by Orlando Magic
In 2006, JJ Redick was selected 11th overall by the Orlando Magic in the NBA draft.
January 31, 2008: Requested Possible Trade
On January 31, 2008, the Orlando Sentinel reported that Redick had asked his agent to inquire about a possible trade.
February 21, 2008: No Trade Expected
On February 21, 2008, the Orlando Magic confirmed that Redick would not receive a trade before the trade deadline.
2008: Increased Playing Time
In the 2008–09 season, Redick's playing time increased to 17.4 minutes per game from the previous season's 8.1 minutes.
July 9, 2010: Signed Offer Sheet with Bulls
On July 9, 2010, the Chicago Bulls signed Redick to a three-year offer sheet.
July 16, 2010: Magic Matched Bulls' Offer
On July 16, 2010, the Orlando Magic matched the Chicago Bulls' offer, retaining Redick.
April 25, 2012: Career High
On April 25, 2012, Redick achieved a career high with the Magic, scoring 31 points against the Charlotte Bobcats.
February 21, 2013: Traded to Milwaukee Bucks
On February 21, 2013, Redick was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks.
July 10, 2013: Acquired by Los Angeles Clippers
On July 10, 2013, Redick was acquired by the Los Angeles Clippers.
January 15, 2014: Career-High 33 Points
On January 15, 2014, Redick scored a then career-high 33 points in a 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: Career-High 40 Points
On January 18, 2016, Redick scored a career-high 40 points in a win over the Houston Rockets.
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.
2016: Started Weekly Podcast
In 2016, Redick became the first NBA player to start a weekly podcast during the regular season and co-founded ThreeFourTwo Productions.
April 12, 2017: Broke Career High and Single-Season Franchise Record
On April 12, 2017, Redick broke his career high and single-season franchise record of 200 3-pointers against Sacramento.
July 8, 2017: Signed with Philadelphia 76ers
On July 8, 2017, Redick signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.
July 2017: Podcast Moved to Uninterrupted
In July 2017, JJ Redick moved his podcast to Uninterrupted, titling it "The Chronicles of Redick".
November 3, 2017: Scored 31 Points Against 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: Hit Eight 3-Pointers Against Magic
On November 25, 2017, Redick hit eight 3-pointers and scored 29 points in a win over the Orlando Magic.
2017: Signed with Philadelphia 76ers
In 2017, JJ Redick signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.
July 6, 2018: Re-signed with 76ers
On July 6, 2018, Redick re-signed with the 76ers.
April 2019: Set Franchise Record for 3-Pointers
In April 2019, Redick set the franchise record for most 3-pointers in a season for the 76ers.
July 15, 2019: Signed with the New Orleans Pelicans
On July 15, 2019, JJ Redick signed with the New Orleans Pelicans.
2019: Signed with 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, JJ Redick's podcast "The Old Man and the Three" 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.
November 3, 2021: Debuted as Sports Analyst for ESPN
On November 3, 2021, JJ Redick debuted as an on-air sports analyst for ESPN during 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.
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".
June 24, 2024: Named Head Coach of the Los Angeles Lakers
On June 24, 2024, JJ Redick was announced as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.
2024: Appointed Head Coach of the Lakers
In 2024, JJ Redick was appointed as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.
