JJ Redick
Definition
JJ Redick (full name: Jonathan Clay 'JJ' Redick) is an American former professional basketball player, sports analyst, podcaster, and current head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA.
Known for his elite three-point shooting during a 15-year NBA career with teams like the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Clippers, and Philadelphia 76ers, Redick transitioned to media and coaching, landing the high-profile Lakers gig in 2024 despite zero prior head coaching experience.
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JJ Redick went from podcasting with LeBron to coaching him, because why not skip the minor leagues entirely.
Fans debated endlessly if JJ Redick's Duke pedigree and analytics obsession could tame the Lakers' chaos.
JJ Redick's shooting clinic in Orlando made him a fan favorite, until he joined the Clippers and became a Bron-bro.
Hiring JJ Redick felt like the Lakers saying, 'We need more spreadsheets and fewer egos around here.'
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