History of JJ Redick in Timeline
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.
1960: Len Chappell Scored 220 Points
From 1960 to 1962, Wake Forest's Len Chappell scored 220 points in the ACC tournament
1962: Len Chappell Scored 220 Points
From 1960 to 1962, Wake Forest's Len Chappell scored 220 points in the ACC tournament
June 24, 1984: JJ Redick Born
On June 24, 1984, Jonathan Clay "JJ" Redick was born. He is an American professional basketball coach and former player.
1990: Dennis Scott Set ACC Record
In 1990, Dennis Scott set the ACC record with 970 points in a season.
July 1999: Played Against Dwyane Wade
In July 1999, Redick played AAU basketball with the Boo Williams team, playing against Dwyane Wade in a tournament in Orlando.
2002: McDonald's All-American MVP
In 2002, Redick was a McDonald's All-American at Cave Spring High School, winning the McDonald's All-American Game MVP.
2002: Ranked as Top Recruit
In 2002, Redick was ranked as the No. 2 shooting guard and the No. 13 player in the nation by Scout.com.
March 20, 2003: Began Free Throw Record
On March 20, 2003, Redick began his ACC record for consecutive free throws.
2003: Member of 2003 USA Junior World Championship Team
In 2003, JJ Redick was a member of the USA Junior World Championship Team.
January 15, 2004: Ended Free Throw Record
On January 15, 2004, Redick's ACC record for consecutive free throws ended.
2004: Led Duke in Scoring
In 2004, Redick led Duke in scoring with 21.8 points per game and won the ACC Player of the Year award.
2004: Kyle Korver Set Record
In 2004-05, Kyle Korver set the franchise record with 226 3-pointers in a season.
2005: Role Player
In 2005, Redick said he thought he would be a role player in the NBA.
February 14, 2006: Broke NCAA Three-Pointers Record
On February 14, 2006, Redick broke the NCAA record for career three-pointers made.
February 19, 2006: Became Duke's All-Time Leading Scorer
On February 19, 2006, Redick became the all-time leading scorer at Duke, with 2,557 points.
March 10, 2006: Set Duke Record for Points in a Season
On March 10, 2006, Redick set a Duke record for points in a season with 858.
June 13, 2006: Arrested for DUI
On June 13, 2006, JJ Redick was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in Durham County, North Carolina.
2006: Most Hated Athlete
In 2006, JJ Redick was called the "most hated current athlete in America." because of the abuse he got from rival teams.
2006: Drafted by Orlando Magic
In 2006, JJ Redick was selected 11th overall by the Orlando Magic in the NBA draft.
2006: Struggled at Free Throw Line
In 2006, Redick struggled at the free throw line during the ACC and NCAA tournaments, lowering his career free-throw percentage.
2006: Cover Athlete and Spokesman
In 2006, Redick was the cover athlete and official spokesman for College Hoops 2K7, released on Xbox, Xbox 360 & PlayStation 2.
2006: Won Player of the Year Awards
In 2006, after facing close competition, Redick won the major player of the year awards.
February 4, 2007: Jersey Retired by Duke
On February 4, 2007, Duke retired Redick's no. 4 jersey at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
2007: Competed for Starting Position
In 2007, Redick competed against Trevor Ariza and Keith Bogans for the starting shooting guard spot.
2007: Cover Athlete and Spokesman
In 2007, Redick was the cover athlete and official spokesman for College Hoops 2K7, released on PlayStation 3.
January 2008: Expressed Frustration
In January 2008, Redick posted on his personal blog that it was frustrating to not get more playing time.
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.
2009: ACC Scoring Record Topped
In 2009, Tyler Hansbrough topped Redick's ACC scoring record.
March 28, 2010: Double-Figure Scoring Games
As of March 28, 2010, Redick had 36 double-figure scoring games in a single season, tied for 5th-most in Duke history.
June 26, 2010: Married Chelsea Kilgore
On June 26, 2010, JJ Redick married his longtime girlfriend Chelsea Kilgore.
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.
January 22, 2012: Free Throw Record Broken
On January 22, 2012, Scott Wood from NC State broke Redick's ACC record for consecutive free throws.
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.
February 2, 2014: Career Three-Pointers Record Broken
On February 2, 2014, Travis Bader broke Redick's career three-pointers record.
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.
January 2018: Missed Games Due to Leg Injury
In January 2018, Redick missed seven games due to a leg injury.
July 6, 2018: Re-signed with 76ers
On July 6, 2018, Redick re-signed with the 76ers.
2018: VHSL Championship Record Broken
In 2018, Mac McClung broke Redick's Virginia High School League (VHSL) championship-game record for points scored.
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.
September 21, 2021: JJ Redick Retires
On September 21, 2021, after 15 seasons in the NBA, JJ Redick retired from professional basketball.
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.
2022: NCAA Records Holder
As of the 2022 edition of the NCAA Record book, Redick held two NCAA records.
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.
January 9, 2025: Rental Home Destroyed by Palisades Fire
On January 9, 2025, JJ Redick's rental home in Pacific Palisades was destroyed by the Palisades Fire.
