History of JJ Redick in Timeline
"JJ" Redick is a retired American basketball player known for his successful NBA career, particularly as a shooting guard. Drafted 11th overall in 2006 by the Orlando Magic, Redick played college basketball for Duke University. He is currently a podcaster and sports analyst for ESPN.
1960: Start of Len Chappell's ACC Tournament Scoring Record
Len Chappell started his reign as the leading scorer in ACC tournament history in 1960.
1962: End of Len Chappell's ACC Tournament Scoring Record
Len Chappell ended his time as the leading scorer in ACC tournament history in 1962.
June 24, 1984: Birth
JJ Redick was born on June 24, 1984.
1990: ACC Record for Points Scored in a Season
Dennis Scott set the ACC record for points scored in a season with 970 points in 1990.
July 1999: AAU Basketball
JJ Redick played AAU basketball with the Boo Williams team and competed against Dwyane Wade in a tournament in Orlando in July 1999.
2002: Five-Star Recruit
JJ Redick was considered a five-star recruit by Scout.com and was listed as the No. 2 shooting guard and No. 13 player in the nation in 2002.
2002: McDonald's All-American Game MVP
JJ Redick won the McDonald's All-American Game MVP award in 2002.
March 20, 2003: Start of Free Throw Record
JJ Redick's record for most consecutive free throws made in the ACC (54) began on March 20, 2003.
2003: Member of USA Men's Junior World Championship Team
In 2003, JJ Redick was part of the USA Men's Junior World Championship Team.
January 15, 2004: End of Free Throw Record
JJ Redick's record for consecutive free throws made in the ACC ended on January 15, 2004.
2004: ACC Player of the Year and Adolph F. Rupp Trophy
JJ Redick led Duke in scoring with 21.8 points per game and won the ACC Player of the Year award and the Adolph F. Rupp Trophy for national player of the year in the 2004–05 season.
2005: Future NBA Role
In a 2005 interview, JJ Redick stated that he believed he would be a role player in the NBA.
2005: Gold Medalist with USA Basketball Under-21 Team
JJ Redick joined the USA Basketball Under-21 Team in Frisco, Texas in 2005, winning gold medals at both the World Championship and the Global Games.
February 14, 2006: Breaking the NCAA Record for Career Three-Pointers
JJ 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 on February 14, 2006.
February 19, 2006: Becoming Duke's All-Time Leading Scorer
JJ Redick became Duke's all-time leading scorer on February 19, 2006, after scoring 30 points against Miami.
March 10, 2006: Setting a Duke Record for Points in a Season
JJ Redick set a Duke record for points in a season with 858 on March 10, 2006, during an ACC Tournament quarterfinal game against Miami.
June 13, 2006: DUI Arrest and Guilty Plea
JJ Redick was arrested on June 13, 2006, in Durham County, North Carolina, for driving under the influence of alcohol. His blood-alcohol level was above the legal limit, and he pleaded guilty to the charge.
2006: Winning Major Player of the Year Awards
JJ Redick won major player of the year awards in 2006.
2006: Named to USA National Team Program
Redick was selected for the USA national team's 2006–2008 National Team Program in 2006.
2006: NBA Draft and Scouting Reports
JJ Redick was selected with the 11th pick in the 2006 NBA draft by the Orlando Magic. Pre-draft scouting reports praised his perimeter shooting and basketball intelligence, but questioned his defensive ability.
2006: NBA Draft
JJ Redick was drafted 11th overall by the Orlando Magic in the 2006 NBA draft.
2006: NCAA Tournament Free Throw Shooting
JJ Redick struggled at the free throw line during the 2006 ACC tournament and early NCAA tournament games, lowering his career free-throw percentage.
2006: College Hoops 2K7 Release on Xbox, Xbox 360, and Playstation 2
College Hoops 2K7, featuring JJ Redick as the cover athlete, was released on Xbox, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 2 in 2006.
February 4, 2007: Jersey Retirement
JJ Redick's no. 4 jersey was retired at Cameron Indoor Stadium on February 4, 2007.
2007: College Hoops 2K7 Release on Playstation 3
College Hoops 2K7, featuring JJ Redick as the cover athlete, was released on Playstation 3 in 2007.
2007: Redick Competes for Starting Spot
In 2007, JJ Redick competed with Trevor Ariza and Keith Bogans for the starting shooting guard position on the Orlando Magic. However, his lack of defensive prowess led to limited playing time and eventually a third-string role.
2007: Missed FIBA Americas Championship Due to Injury
A recurring back injury prevented JJ Redick from participating in the 2007 FIBA Americas Championship.
January 2008: Redick Voices Frustration on Blog
In January 2008, JJ Redick expressed his frustration on his personal blog regarding his limited playing time with the Orlando Magic, stating that even good performances didn't seem to change his situation.
January 31, 2008: Redick Requests Trade
Frustrated with his limited playing time, JJ Redick asked his agent to explore trade possibilities on January 31, 2008. Despite performing well when given the opportunity, Redick struggled to earn consistent minutes under Coach Stan Van Gundy.
February 21, 2008: Magic Decide to Keep Redick
Despite Redick's request for a trade and his limited playing time, the Orlando Magic decided to keep him past the February 21, 2008 trade deadline. Coach Van Gundy acknowledged the difficulty of keeping Redick on the bench but maintained that disrupting the team's current success was not in their best interest.
2008: Competed for Spot on Olympic Team
Although Redick competed for a spot on the 2008 Olympic Team, he was not included in the final roster.
2008: Redick's Playing Time Increases
During the 2008-2009 season, JJ Redick's playing time significantly increased to 17.4 minutes per game. He participated in 64 games and averaged six points per game. The Magic reached the NBA Finals but lost to the Los Angeles Lakers.
2009: ACC Scoring Record Broken
JJ Redick's ACC scoring record was topped in one of the opening round games of the 2009 NCAA tournament by North Carolina's Tyler Hansbrough.
March 28, 2010: Double-Figure Scoring Games Record
As of March 28, 2010, JJ Redick was tied for 5th-most double-figure scoring games in Duke history with 36 in a single season.
June 26, 2010: Marriage to Chelsea Kilgore
On June 26, 2010, JJ Redick married his longtime girlfriend, Chelsea Kilgore. The couple has two children, Knox and Kai.
July 9, 2010: Bulls Offer Redick Contract
On July 9, 2010, the Chicago Bulls presented JJ Redick with a three-year, $19 million offer sheet.
July 16, 2010: Magic Match Offer, Keep Redick
The Orlando Magic matched the Chicago Bulls' offer sheet on July 16, 2010, retaining JJ Redick for three more years.
January 22, 2012: Free Throw Record Broken
Scott Wood from NC State broke JJ Redick's ACC free throw record on January 22, 2012.
April 25, 2012: Redick Scores Career-High with Magic
On April 25, 2012, JJ Redick achieved a career-high 31 points while playing for the Orlando Magic against the Charlotte Bobcats.
February 21, 2013: Redick Traded to Milwaukee
On February 21, 2013, the Orlando Magic traded JJ Redick to the Milwaukee Bucks. The trade included Ish Smith and Gustavo Ayón from the Magic in exchange for Beno Udrih, Doron Lamb, and Tobias Harris.
July 10, 2013: Redick Joins the Clippers
JJ Redick was acquired by the Los Angeles Clippers on July 10, 2013, as part of a three-team trade deal that also involved the Milwaukee Bucks and the Phoenix Suns.
January 15, 2014: Redick Shines Against Mavericks
On January 15, 2014, JJ Redick scored a then career-high 33 points, contributing to the Los Angeles Clippers' 129-127 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
February 2, 2014: NCAA Three-Pointer Record Broken
JJ Redick's NCAA career three-pointers record was broken on February 2, 2014, by Oakland University's Travis Bader.
January 2016: Redick Launches Podcast
In January 2016, JJ Redick became one of the first active NBA players to host a podcast, launching "The Vertical" on Yahoo! Sports.
January 18, 2016: Redick Drops Career-High 40 Points
JJ Redick achieved a career-high 40 points on January 18, 2016, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to a 140-132 overtime victory against the Houston Rockets. His performance included tying Caron Butler's franchise record for three-pointers made in a game.
November 5, 2016: Redick Extends Three-Point Streak
On November 5, 2016, during a game against the San Antonio Spurs, JJ Redick extended his streak of consecutive games with a made three-pointer to 62. He also achieved his 26th career four-point play in the same game.
2016: Redick Starts Podcast at Yahoo! Sports
JJ Redick began his podcasting journey in 2016 with "The Vertical" on Yahoo! Sports, becoming a pioneer among active NBA players in the podcasting space.
2016: Podcast Launch
JJ Redick launched his first weekly podcast in 2016 with Yahoo! Sports.
April 12, 2017: Redick Breaks Franchise Three-Point Record
JJ Redick set a new Los Angeles Clippers franchise record for most three-pointers in a season on April 12, 2017. He surpassed Kyle Korver's previous record of 200, set in the 2004-2005 season.
July 8, 2017: Redick Signs with 76ers
JJ Redick signed a one-year, $23 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers on July 8, 2017.
July 2017: Redick Moves Podcast to Uninterrupted
In July 2017, JJ Redick moved his podcast, renamed "The Chronicles of Redick," to the Uninterrupted platform.
November 3, 2017: Redick Leads 76ers to Victory Over Pacers
JJ Redick's 31-point performance, including eight 3-pointers, propelled the Philadelphia 76ers to a 121-110 win over the Indiana Pacers on November 3, 2017.
November 25, 2017: Redick's Hot Shooting Downs Magic
On November 25, 2017, JJ Redick sank eight 3-pointers and scored 29 points, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a 130-111 victory over the Orlando Magic.
2017: Move to The Ringer
JJ Redick moved his podcast to The Ringer in 2017.
2017: Signing with the Philadelphia 76ers
In 2017, JJ Redick signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.
January 2018: Redick Sidelined with Leg Injury
In January 2018, JJ Redick missed seven games for the Philadelphia 76ers due to a leg injury.
July 6, 2018: Redick Re-signs with 76ers
JJ Redick decided to stay with the Philadelphia 76ers, re-signing with the team on July 6, 2018.
2018: VHSL Championship-Game Record Broken
Redick's VHSL championship-game record of 43 points was broken by Mac McClung in 2018.
April 2019: Redick Sets 76ers Three-Point Record
JJ Redick broke the Philadelphia 76ers franchise record for most three-pointers made in a season in April 2019, surpassing Kyle Korver's record of 226 set during the 2004-2005 season.
July 15, 2019: Redick Joins the Pelicans
JJ Redick signed with the New Orleans Pelicans on July 15, 2019.
2019: Signing with the New Orleans Pelicans
In 2019, Redick signed a two-year deal with the New Orleans Pelicans.
August 5, 2020: Redick Launches "The Old Man and the Three"
JJ Redick, in collaboration with Tommy Alter, launched their podcast "The Old Man and the Three" on August 5, 2020. The podcast, featuring conversations with notable figures in basketball, premiered with Damian Lillard as its first guest.
2020: YouTube Channel and ThreeFourTwo Productions
JJ Redick left The Ringer to start his own YouTube channel and co-founded the media company ThreeFourTwo Productions in 2020.
March 26, 2021: Redick Traded to Mavericks
On March 26, 2021, JJ Redick was traded to the Dallas Mavericks.
September 21, 2021: Retirement
After 15 seasons in the NBA, JJ Redick retired on September 21, 2021.
November 3, 2021: Redick Debuts as ESPN Analyst
JJ Redick began his career as an on-air sports analyst for ESPN on November 3, 2021. His debut featured a role as a studio analyst for the Brooklyn Nets versus Atlanta Hawks game.
2022: NCAA Record Book Listings
As of the 2022–23 edition of the NCAA Record book, Redick was listed for two NCAA records and was among nine other all-time leaders listings.
August 2023: Redick Joins ESPN's Second Broadcast Team
JJ Redick joined ESPN's second core broadcast team in August 2023, working alongside Ryan Ruocco and Richard Jefferson.
February 2024: Redick Moves to ESPN's Lead Broadcast Team
In February 2024, JJ Redick was promoted to ESPN's lead broadcast team, joining Mike Breen and Doris Burke. The move followed Doc Rivers' departure to coach the Milwaukee Bucks.
March 2024: Redick and James Launch "Mind the Game" Podcast
In March 2024, JJ Redick and LeBron James teamed up to launch the "Mind the Game" podcast. The podcast, focused on in-depth basketball discussions, is a collaboration between their respective production companies.