Last Updated on July 26, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Blink for a second and JJ Redick had already drifted into open space, forcing defenders through a maze of screens before releasing one of the quickest catch-and-shoot jumpers of his era. His value extended well beyond the box score because every hard cut, sharp change of direction, and perfectly timed relocation stretched defensive coverages until passing lanes and driving gaps began to appear for everyone else.
Here’s a detailed profile of JJ Redick:
Player Profile
- Full Name: Jonathan Clay Redick
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: June 24, 1984
- Birthplace: Cookeville, Tennessee, USA
- Hometown: Roanoke, Virginia, USA
- Height: 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 meters)
- Weight: 200 pounds (91 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 3 inches (191cm)
- Shoe Size: Size 12 (US)
- Position: Shooting Guard
- Jersey Number: 7 (Orlando Magic), 5 (Milwaukee Bucks), 4 (Los Angeles Clippers), 17 (Philadelphia 76ers), 4 (New Orleans Pelicans), 17 (Dallas Mavericks)
- High School: Cave Spring High School (Roanoke, Virginia)
- College: Duke University (Duke Blue Devils) 2002–2006)
- Won the Naismith College Player of the Year award.
- Set several records, including all-time leading scorer and most points in a season.
- NBA Draft: 2006, 1st round, 11th overall pick by the Orlando Magic.
- Teams Played For:
- Orlando Magic (2006–2013)
- Milwaukee Bucks (2013)
- Los Angeles Clippers (2013–2017)
- Philadelphia 76ers (2017–2019)
- New Orleans Pelicans (2019–2021)
- Dallas Mavericks (2021)
- Championship Rings: None
- Parents: Ken Redick, Jeanie Redick
- Siblings: David Redick, Catie Redick, Abby Redick, Alyssa Redick
- Children: Son (Knox Redick)
- Retirement Age: 36 years old
- Retirement Year: 2020-21 (Dallas Mavericks)
Player Archetype / Play Style
JJ Redick’s player archetype was that of an elite movement shooter, a high-IQ perimeter specialist who bent defenses with constant off-ball motion, deep range, and quick-trigger shotmaking rather than downhill power or isolation-heavy creation. Offensively, he thrived as a floor-spacing guard and secondary scorer, flying off screens, relocating into openings, punishing defensive mistakes, and keeping the ball moving within structure, while defensively he competed with effort and positioning but was more of a system defender on the perimeter than a true stopper because his game was built more on anticipation and discipline than length or top-end physical tools. Physically, Redick had solid size for a shooting guard at 6-foot-3 and 200 pounds, with good balance, stamina, and body control that supported his nonstop movement style. His overall play style was precise, relentless, and polished, making him the kind of guard who could change an offense simply by how hard he was to track, how quickly he released the ball, and how reliably he punished even a brief lapse in coverage. (NBA)
Scouting Report
The first thing you notice with JJ Redick isn’t simply the shooting, it’s the pressure he puts on a defence before he ever catches the ball. Few players worked harder without possession. He constantly sprinted through staggered screens, curled into DHOs, rejected screens when defenders started cheating the route and relocated the instant help defenders turned their heads, forcing entire defensive schemes to stay occupied by his movement. That’s where his value expanded beyond the jumper itself because his gravity regularly opened driving lanes and interior touches for teammates who never received an assist from him. He could put the ball on the floor for one or two dribbles to punish an aggressive closeout and was comfortable making the simple extra pass, but once possessions slowed into isolation or lengthy pick-and-roll creation, his effectiveness dropped considerably. Defensively, he competed with good anticipation and generally understood where to funnel ball handlers within the team’s coverage, staying attached through multiple off-ball actions better than many shooters of his type, although bigger, more physical wings could dislodge him and explosive guards could force difficult recovery situations if he became the primary point-of-attack defender. It’s easy to overlook how much conditioning shaped his game because his shooting was often the headline, yet maintaining that constant movement possession after possession demanded remarkable discipline and timing. The trade-off was obvious: if opponents denied his routes cleanly or switched every screen with enough size and communication, his influence could shrink because so much of his offence depended on rhythm rather than individual shot creation. Put him in a motion-heavy system built around screening, handoffs and multiple decision-makers, and he becomes exhausting to defend over the course of a game. To me, his offensive profile shares plenty with Kyle Korver in the way both manipulated defenders through movement instead of dribbling, while there are stretches where his off-ball craft resembles Rip Hamilton, not because they scored identically, but because both understood that winning the race before the catch was often more important than what happened after it.
Player Insights
A standout at Duke, JJ Redick became one of the best outside shooters in NBA history. He is perhaps best remembered for his time on the Clippers when he played alongside Chris Paul and Blake Griffin. It was a Clippers team that ultimately fell short of winning championships, but they were legitimate contenders. The Clippers wouldn’t have known it at the time, but Ray Allen was close to signing with them during those JJ Redick years. However, once the Clippers signed Jamal Crawford instead, Allen chose to sign with the Heat. At that stage of Allen’s career, I don’t think he would have been strong enough to get the Clippers a championship. And I don’t think their shortcoming was the fault of JJ Redick either. Chris Paul and Blake Griffin always seemed like a duo that was going to fall slightly short of being able to win an NBA Finals series together. 2/11/2025
Sources:
NBA.com — JJ Redick | Guard | Philadelphia 76ers
DraftExpress — J.J. Redick NBA Draft Scouting Report
Duke Athletics — JJ Redick – 2005-06 Men’s Basketball Roster