History of JJ Redick in Timeline
JJ Redick is an American former professional basketball player and current head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. He gained prominence at Duke University, earning accolades such as the Naismith College Player of the Year award. Drafted 11th overall by the Orlando Magic in 2006, Redick enjoyed a 15-year NBA career, playing for six different teams. Before transitioning to coaching, he worked as an analyst for ESPN. In 2024, Redick was appointed head coach of the Lakers, marking a new chapter in his basketball career.
1960: Len Chappell's ACC Tournament Scoring Record
From 1960 to 1962, Len Chappell scored 220 points in the ACC tournament. JJ Redick surpassed this record to become the leading scorer in ACC tournament history.
1962: Len Chappell's ACC Tournament Scoring Record
From 1960 to 1962, Len Chappell scored 220 points in the ACC tournament. JJ Redick surpassed this record to become the leading scorer in ACC tournament history.
June 24, 1984: JJ Redick's Birth
On June 24, 1984, Jonathan Clay "JJ" Redick was born. He later became a professional basketball player, an analyst for ESPN, and then the head coach for the Los Angeles Lakers.
1990: Dennis Scott's ACC Record
In 1990, Dennis Scott set the ACC record for points scored in a season with 970 points; JJ Redick came up just short of breaking this record.
July 1999: Played against Dwyane Wade
In July 1999, JJ Redick played AAU basketball with the Boo Williams team, competing against Dwyane Wade in a tournament held in Orlando.
2002: McDonald's All-American Game MVP
In 2002, JJ Redick was a McDonald's All-American at Cave Spring High School in Roanoke, Virginia, and won the McDonald's All-American Game MVP.
2002: Ranked as a Top Recruit
In 2002, JJ 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 Consecutive Free Throw Record
On March 20, 2003, JJ Redick began his ACC record for consecutive free throws, which would eventually reach 54.
2003: Member of USA Junior World Championship Team
In 2003, J.J. Redick was a member of the USA Junior World Championship Team, representing the United States in international competition.
January 15, 2004: End of Consecutive Free Throws Record
On January 15, 2004, JJ Redick's ACC record for consecutive free throws ended at 54.
2004: Led Duke in Scoring
In the 2004-05 season, JJ Redick led Duke in scoring with 21.8 points per game and won the ACC Player of the Year award.
2005: Competed with USA Basketball Under-21 Team
In 2005, J.J. Redick competed with the USA Basketball Under-21 Team, winning a gold medal at the Global Games.
2005: Role Player Expectations
In a 2005 interview with the Charlotte Observer, JJ Redick stated that he expected to be a role player in the NBA and focused on shooting and being a team player. He became the backup shooting guard behind Grant Hill.
February 14, 2006: Broke NCAA Three-Pointers Record
On February 14, 2006, JJ Redick broke Virginia alumnus Curtis Staples's NCAA record of 413 career three-pointers made during a game against Wake Forest.
February 19, 2006: Became Duke's All-Time Leading Scorer
On February 19, 2006, in the game after breaking Staples' record, JJ 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, in an ACC Tournament quarterfinal against Miami, JJ Redick scored 25 points, setting a Duke record for points in a season with 858. He ended the season with 964 points.
June 13, 2006: Arrested for Driving Under the Influence
On June 13, 2006, J.J. Redick was arrested in Durham County, North Carolina, and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. His blood-alcohol level was 0.11, exceeding the legal limit of 0.08 in North Carolina, and he later pleaded guilty.
2006: Struggle at Free Throw Line
During the 2006 ACC tournament and early NCAA tournament games, JJ Redick struggled at the free-throw line, lowering his career free-throw percentage to 91.16%.
2006: Most Hated Athlete in America
In 2006, Clay Travis of CBS Sports called JJ Redick the "most hated current athlete in America" due to the abuse he received from fans of rival teams. He received numerous hate calls and obscene tirades, which nearly led him to quit basketball in his sophomore year. He coped by writing poetry.
2006: Named to USA National Team Program
In 2006, J.J. Redick was named to the 2006–2008 USA national team program, marking a significant step in his basketball career.
2006: Drafted by Orlando Magic
In 2006, JJ Redick was selected 11th overall by the Orlando Magic in the NBA draft.
2006: NBA Draft and Scouting Reports
In 2006, JJ 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 and athleticism. During a game against LSU, these concerns were highlighted when Garrett Temple defended Redick, leading to a poor shooting performance.
2006: Cover Athlete for College Hoops 2K7
In 2006, JJ Redick was the cover athlete and official spokesman for College Hoops 2K7, which was released on Xbox, Xbox 360 & PlayStation 2.
2006: Won Major Player of the Year Awards
In 2006, JJ Redick won the major player of the year awards after facing competition from Gonzaga's Adam Morrison.
February 4, 2007: Jersey Retired at Duke
On February 4, 2007, Duke retired JJ 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, JJ Redick was the cover athlete and official spokesman for College Hoops 2K7, which was released on PlayStation 3.
2007: Forced to Miss FIBA Americas Championship
In 2007, a recurring back injury prevented J.J. Redick from competing in the FIBA Americas Championship.
2007: Competition for Starting Position
In the 2007-08 season, JJ Redick competed against Trevor Ariza and Keith Bogans for the starting shooting guard spot but was pulled from playing due to defensive concerns. He saw limited action due to back spasms, moving into limited rotation after Ariza was traded.
January 2008: Limited Minutes
In January 2008, JJ Redick posted on his personal blog about his frustration with limited playing time, stating that even if he played well, his situation was unlikely to change.
January 31, 2008: Trade Request
On January 31, 2008, the Orlando Sentinel reported that JJ Redick had asked his agent to inquire about a possible trade due to frustration with limited playing time. Coach Stan Van Gundy acknowledged the difficulty of fitting him into the lineup, and the Magic stated that Redick would not receive more minutes or a trade before the February 21, 2008 trade deadline.
February 21, 2008: No Trade Before Deadline
On January 31, 2008, the Orlando Sentinel reported that the Orlando Magic confirmed that JJ Redick would not receive more minutes or a trade before the February 21, 2008 trade deadline.
2008: Increased Playing Time
During the 2008–09 season, JJ Redick's playing time increased to an average of 17.4 minutes per game. He played in 64 games and averaged six points per game.
2008: Olympic Team Tryout
In 2008, J.J. Redick competed for a spot on the USA Olympic team, but was ultimately not selected for the final roster.
2009: ACC Scoring Record Topped
In one of the opening round games of the 2009 NCAA tournament, Tyler Hansbrough of North Carolina topped JJ Redick's ACC scoring record.
March 28, 2010: Tied for 5th-Most Double-Figure Scoring Games
As of March 28, 2010, JJ Redick's 36 double-figure scoring games in a single season tied him for 5th-most in Duke history with Jon Scheyer, Shane Battier, and Jason Williams.
June 26, 2010: Married Chelsea Kilgore
On June 26, 2010, J.J. Redick married his longtime girlfriend, Chelsea Kilgore. They went on to have two children, Knox and Kai.
July 9, 2010: Signed Offer Sheet with Chicago Bulls
On July 9, 2010, the Chicago Bulls signed JJ 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 JJ Redick.
January 22, 2012: Consecutive Free Throw Record Broken
On January 22, 2012, Scott Wood from NC State broke JJ Redick's ACC record for consecutive free throws.
April 25, 2012: Career High Scoring Game
On April 25, 2012, JJ 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, JJ Redick was traded from the Orlando Magic to the Milwaukee Bucks along with Ish Smith and Gustavo Ayón for Beno Udrih, Doron Lamb, and Tobias Harris. He experienced difficulties and a decline in performance in Milwaukee.
July 10, 2013: Acquired by Los Angeles Clippers
On July 10, 2013, JJ Redick was acquired by the Los Angeles Clippers via a three-team sign-and-trade deal, reportedly signing a four-year, $27 million contract.
January 15, 2014: 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.
February 2, 2014: Career Three-Pointers Record Broken
On February 2, 2014, JJ Redick's career three-pointers record was broken by Oakland University's Travis Bader.
January 2016: Launched Podcast on Yahoo! Sports
In January 2016, J.J. Redick launched a podcast on Yahoo! Sports, becoming the first active NBA player and second active professional athlete to host a podcast.
January 18, 2016: Career-High 40 Points
On January 18, 2016, JJ 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 with 9-of-12.
November 5, 2016: Consecutive Games with Three-Pointer
On November 5, 2016, JJ Redick increased his streak of consecutive games with a made three-pointer to 62 during a game against the San Antonio Spurs. He also completed a four-point play against the Spurs, the 26th of his career.
2016: Began hosting The Vertical at Yahoo! Sports
In 2016, J.J. Redick began his podcasting career at Yahoo! Sports, hosting 'The Vertical'.
2016: Started Weekly Podcast
In 2016, JJ Redick became the first NBA player and the second active professional athlete to start a weekly podcast during the regular season and later co-founded the media company ThreeFourTwo Productions.
April 12, 2017: Single-Season Franchise Record
On April 12, 2017, in the regular-season finale, JJ 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 in seven games.
July 8, 2017: Signed 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, J.J. Redick moved his podcast to Uninterrupted, where it was titled 'The Chronicles of Redick.'
November 3, 2017: Scored 31 Points Against Pacers
On November 3, 2017, JJ Redick scored 31 points on 11-of-19 shooting with 8-of-12 from 3-point range in a 121–110 win over the Indiana Pacers.
November 25, 2017: Scored 29 Points Against Magic
On November 25, 2017, JJ Redick hit eight 3-pointers and scored 29 points in a 130–111 win over the Orlando Magic.
2017: Signed with the Philadelphia 76ers
In 2017, JJ Redick signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.
January 2018: Missed Games Due to Injury
In January 2018, JJ Redick missed seven games with a leg injury.
July 6, 2018: Re-signed with the 76ers
On July 6, 2018, J.J. Redick re-signed with the 76ers to continue his NBA career with the team.
2018: VHSL Record Broken
In 2018, Mac McClung scored 47 points for Gate City High School in the Class 2A final, breaking JJ Redick's VHSL championship-game record of 43 points, which Redick had set as a senior.
April 2019: Franchise record for most 3-pointers in a season
In April 2019, J.J. Redick set a new franchise record for the most 3-pointers made in a single season, surpassing Kyle Korver's previous record of 226 set in 2004-05.
July 15, 2019: Signed with the New Orleans Pelicans
On July 15, 2019, J.J. Redick signed a contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, marking a new chapter in his NBA career.
2019: Signed with the New Orleans Pelicans
In 2019, JJ Redick signed a two-year deal with the New Orleans Pelicans.
August 5, 2020: The Old Man and the Three Podcast Premiere
On August 5, 2020, J.J. Redick's podcast, 'The Old Man and the Three,' premiered inside the NBA bubble in Orlando, Florida, featuring Damian Lillard as the first guest.
March 26, 2021: Traded to the Dallas Mavericks
On March 26, 2021, J.J. Redick was traded to the Dallas Mavericks, joining a new team during the NBA season.
September 21, 2021: JJ Redick's Retirement
After 15 seasons in the NBA, JJ Redick retired from professional basketball on September 21, 2021.
November 3, 2021: ESPN Debut as Studio Analyst
On November 3, 2021, J.J. Redick debuted as a studio analyst for ESPN, providing coverage for the Brooklyn Nets-Atlanta Hawks game, marking his transition into sports broadcasting after retiring as a player.
2022: NCAA Records and Rankings
As of the 2022–23 edition of the NCAA Record book, JJ Redick held two NCAA records 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, J.J. Redick was added to the second core broadcast team of ESPN, alongside Ryan Ruocco and Richard Jefferson.
February 2024: Moved to ESPN's Lead Broadcast Team
In February 2024, J.J. Redick was moved to the lead broadcast team of ESPN, joining Mike Breen and Doris Burke, replacing Doc Rivers.
March 2024: Launched 'Mind the Game' Podcast with LeBron James
In March 2024, J.J. Redick and LeBron James launched a podcast called 'Mind the Game,' co-produced by their production companies. The podcast focuses on basketball conversations.
June 2024: Announced Indefinite Hiatus from Podcasting
In June 2024, J.J. Redick announced that he would be going on an indefinite hiatus from podcasting in order to take the head coach job for the Los Angeles Lakers.
June 2024: Left ESPN to become Lakers Head Coach
In June 2024, J.J. Redick left his position at ESPN to become the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, marking a career change.
June 24, 2024: Announced as Head Coach of the Los Angeles Lakers
On June 24, 2024, J.J. Redick was announced as the 29th head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, marking his transition from player and analyst to coaching in the NBA. This is Redick's first experience as a head coach.
October 22, 2024: Coaching Debut and Season-Opening Win
On October 22, 2024, in his coaching debut, Redick led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 110-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, securing a season-opening win.
2024: Appointed Head Coach of the Lakers
In 2024, JJ Redick was appointed as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.
January 9, 2025: Rental Home Destroyed by Palisades Fire
On January 9, 2025, J.J. Redick's rental home in Pacific Palisades was destroyed by the Palisades Fire.
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