Who is JJ Redick? | JJ Redick Biography and Wiki
JJ Redick, born Jonathan Clay Redick is a professional basketball player from the United States. He plays for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball League(NBA).
JJ plays in the shooting guard position. He wears the number 17 jersey. He was the Orlando Magic’s 11th overall pick in the 2006 NBA draft. Redick is an alumnus of Duke University, having played college basketball there. He is also a podcaster. He hosts basketball and entertainment podcasts for sports and pop culture podcast network The Ringer.
JJ Redick Age and Birthday
Redick is 35 years old as of 2019, he was born on June 24, 1984, in Cookeville, Tennessee, United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on June 24th every year. Redick will be 36 years old on Jun. 24th 2020.
JJ Redick Height and Weight
Redick is a man of average stature. He stands at a height of 6 feet 4 inches(1.93 meters). He also weighs a massive 200 pounds(91 kgs).
JJ Redick Duke University
He attended Duke University. During his freshman year, he led his team with 30 points in their win against North Carolina State. This was in the ACC Tournament championship game. He provided 26 points in the game against Central Michigan in the NCAA Tournament’s second round. His performance was nothing to write home about in Duke’s Sweet Sixteen defeat to the Kansas Jayhawks. In his junior year, he served as co-captain. He made captain in his senior year.
JJ Redick Family
Redick parents are Ken and Jeanie Redick. He comes from a sporty background. His father was a basketballer who played for Ohio Wesleyan University. He played for two seasons.
JJ Redick Siblings
His older twin sisters both played basketball for Campbell University. His younger brother played in the tight end position for Marshall University Football. While his youngest sister played basketball for Virginia Tech and Drexel University.
He is a Christian. He has Bible verse tattoos. His middle name ‘Clay’ is as a result of his father’s background as a stoneware potter.
JJ Redick Wife
He married his longtime girlfriend, Chelsea Redick, on the 26th of June in 2010. The couple has two children namely; Knox and Kai.
JJ Redick Children
Redick has two kids namely Knox and Kai. Knox was born in August of 2014 while Kai was born on the 25th of August in 2016.
JJ Redick Facts and Body Measurements
Here are some interesting facts you don’t want to miss about Redick.
- Full Name: Jonathan Clay Redick
- Age/ How Old?: 35 years
- Date of Birth: June 24, 1984
- Place of Birth: Cookeville, Tennessee
- Education: Duke University
- Birthday: 24th June
- Nationality: American
- Father’s Name: Ken Redick
- Mother’s Name: Jeanie Redick
- Siblings: 2 sisters and 1 brother
- Married?: Chelsea Redick
- Children/ Kids: Knox Redick and Kai Redick
- Height/ How tall?: 6 feet 4 inches(1.93 meters)
- Weight: 200 pounds(91 kgs)
- Profession: Basketball player
- Net worth: Not Available
JJ Redick College
JJ led his side in scoring with 21.8 points per game during the 2004-05 season. He was the recipient of the ACC Player of the Year Award. He also won the Adolph F. Rupp Trophy for national player of the year. He won all the major player of the year awards in 2006.
He set a record for the freest throws made in the ACC by making 54 throws. The record which began on the 20th of March in 2003, ended on the 15th of January in 2004. He broke Curtis Staple’s record of 413 career three-pointers made on the 14th of February in 2006.
JJ finished his career with an NCAA record of 457 three-point field goals with a shooting percentage of 40.4 from the three-point range. He finished his career with 2,769 points. He set a Duke record for points in a season(858) on the 10th of March in 2006. This was in an ACC Tournament quarterfinal against the University of Miami.
He finished his career as the leading scorer in ACC tournament history. As Duke’s best player, he was often on the receiving end of abuse from fans. His #4 jersey was retired at the Cameron Indoor Stadium on the 4th of February in 2007. This was during a special half-time ceremony. He became the thirteenth Duke player whose jersey has since been retired.
JJ Redick Career
He started playing basketball at an early age. While attending Cave Spring High School, he was a McDonald’s All-American. He won the MVP at the 2002 McDonald’s All-American Game MVP. Scout.com considered him a five-star recruit. In 2002, he was highly recruited in addition to being listed as the No. 2 shooting guard and the No. 13 player in the nation.
JJ Redick NBA
He was the 11th overall pick in the 2006 NBA draft. He was selected by Orlando Magic. Scouting reports praised his basketball intelligence and shooting but were critical of his ability to create his own shots. This was due to his body size, they claimed that he was not tall and or athletic enough. Some claim that this affected his form as he suffered one of his worst career performances. As a result, he became the back-up shooting guard.
The limited playing time changed after first choice shooting guard, Grant Hill, got an injury. His start was slow but by early February he caught his form. In the 2007-08 season, he competed for the starting shooting guard position against Keith Bogans and Trevor Ariza.
For his lack of defence during the preseason, he was pulled from playing. JJ entered the season as a third choice shooting guard. He got limited playing time because of back spasms. He caught a break and moved into the rotation early in the season after teammate Ariza was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Limited playing time frustrated him as evidenced by his personal blog. On the 31st of January in 2008, it was reported that he requested a trade from his agent, Arn Tellem. He stated his desire to stay at the club but the limited game time was still a frustration. This was rebuffed by his coach and subsequently confirmed by the Orlando Magic. He received the most game time in the last game of the season because of the locked-up playoff season. For the first time in his career, he led his team with 18 points.
His minutes picked up in the 2008-09 season. He averaged 17.4 points, a proper contrast to the previous season’s measly 8.1. He played 64 games as opposed to 34. Orlando reached the NBA Finals but they were beaten in all 5 games by winners Los Angeles Lakers.
The 28th of March in 2010 awarded him several career highs in the form of 7 rebounds, 8 assists, and 46 minutes played. He was instrumental in leading the team in scoring, providing 23 points.
He was signed to a $19 million, three-year offer sheet by the Chicago Bulls on the 9th of July in 2010. The offer was matched and beaten by Orlando on the 16th of July in 2010.
He achieved a career-high with Orlando when he scored 31 points against the Charlotte Bobcats on the 25th of April in 2012.
JJ Redick Bucks
Along with several teammates, he was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks on the 21st of February in 2013.
JJ Redick Clippers
Through a sign-and-trade three-term deal, he moved to the Los Angeles Clippers in a deal involving the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns. This was on the 10th of July in 2013. Reportedly, he signed a $27 million, four-year contract. He scored a career-high 33 points in a win over the Dallas Mavericks(129-127) on the 5th of November in 2014. In a 140-132 overtime win against the Houston Rockets, he scored a career-high of 40 points. This was on the 18th of January in 2016. During the 2016 NBA All-Star weekend, he competed in the Three-Point Contest.
JJ Redick 76ers
He signed a $23 million, one-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers on the 10th of July in 2017. In January 2018, he missed seven games due to a leg injury.
JJ Redick Sixers
He resigned with the Sixers on the 6th of July in 2018. For the start of the 2018-19 season, he was moved to the bench. He reached a total of 10,000 points scored in a win over the New York Knicks(131-109) on the 19th of December. He scored a season-high of 34 points in a win over the Denver Nuggets(117-110).
JJ Redick Lakers
Redick plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. The Los Angeles Lakers made the move and secured a second superstar to play alongside LeBron James in Anthony Davis.
JJ Redick Pelicans
Redick signed with New Orleans Pelicans on July 2019. New Orleans Pelicans compete in the NBA as a member club of the league’s Western Conference Southwest Division. They play their home games in the Smoothie King Center.
JJ Redick Salary
According to our reliable sources, Redick one year contract with Philadelphia 76ers saw him earn $12, 250,000. In 2013, he earned $ 6.75 million with Clippers.
JJ Redick Net Worth
Playing for the New Orleans Pelicans of the NBA, there is doubt Redick earns a good salary and has been able to accumulate good net worth. However, Redick exact net worth has not yet been confirmed but the information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Frequently Asked Questions About JJ Redick
Who is JJ Redick?
Redick is one of American best-known and loved professional basketball player.
How old is JJ Redick?
Redick is 35 years old as of 2019. He was born in 1984.
How tall is JJ Redick?
Redick stands at a height of 6 feet 4 inches.
Is JJ Redick married?
Yes, Redick is married to his lovely wife Chelsea Kilgore.
Where does JJ Redick live?
Redick with his family live in Brooklyn, New York.
Is JJ Redick dead or alive?
Redick is still alive and in good health.
Where is JJ Redick now?
Redick is paying professional baseball for New Orleans Pelican.
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Sixers free-agent JJ Redick has expressed major interest in returning to the Sixers in free-agency
Redick wants to retire with the Sixers
He has previously signed 1 year deals with the Sixers in July in each of the last 2 summers@6abc #JJRedick pic.twitter.com/Xc36VXpVbv
— Jeff Skversky 6abc (@JeffSkversky) June 30, 2019