JJ Redick's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of JJ Redick. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.