Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
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)
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