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JJ Redick

JJ Redick is an American former professional basketball player and current basketball coach.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

JJ Redick is an American former professional basketball player and current head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. He played 15 seasons in the NBA as a shooting guard, known for elite three-point and free-throw shooting. Redick was selected 11th overall in the 2006 NBA draft by the Orlando Magic after a standout college career at Duke University, where he became the school's all-time leading scorer.

Early life and college career

Redick played four seasons at Duke, where he became one of the most decorated players in the program’s history. He finished as Duke’s all-time leading scorer with 2,769 points and held NCAA and ACC shooting records.

NBA playing career

Redick spent most of his career as a perimeter shooter and role player, appearing for six NBA teams over 15 seasons. His longest tenure was with the Orlando Magic, followed by productive seasons with the Clippers and later team stops in Philadelphia, New Orleans, Milwaukee and Dallas. He was selected 11th overall by the Magic in the 2006 NBA draft.

Retirement and media work

Redick announced his retirement from professional basketball on September 21, 2021, after 15 NBA seasons. After retiring, he became known for his work in basketball media and commentary.

Coaching career

In 2024, Redick was appointed head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. This marked his move from player and media roles into NBA coaching.

Key facts

  • Redick played college basketball for Duke University and was the school’s all-time leading scorer with 2,769 points.
  • He was selected 11th overall by the Orlando Magic in the 2006 NBA draft.
  • His NBA career included stints with the Magic, Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, New Orleans Pelicans and Dallas Mavericks.
  • He retired from playing in September 2021 after 15 NBA seasons.
  • Redick was known for his high three-point shooting and free-throw accuracy.
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Canadian context

Redick’s relevance in Canada is mainly through NBA coverage, especially among Canadian basketball fans following the Lakers, Raptors-era league broadcasts, and wider NBA media.

Frequently asked questions

What is JJ Redick known for?
He is known as one of the NBA’s most accurate three-point shooters and free-throw shooters, along with a standout college career at Duke.
What teams did JJ Redick play for in the NBA?
He played for the Orlando Magic, Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, New Orleans Pelicans and Dallas Mavericks.
When did JJ Redick retire as a player?
He retired from playing on September 21, 2021, after 15 NBA seasons.
What did JJ Redick do after retiring?
He worked in basketball media and later became head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers in 2024.
Where did JJ Redick go to college?
He played college basketball at Duke University.

References

  1. NBA — https://www.nba.com/player/200755/jj-redick
    Supports: Birth date, height, weight, nationality, college, draft position, and NBA playing profile.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32249353/jj-redick-announces-retirement-15-seasons
    Supports: Retirement date, teams played for, career totals, and Duke scoring records.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JJ_Redick
    Supports: Career timeline, team history, retirement, and coaching role.
  4. French Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._J._Redick
    Supports: Duke awards, NCAA scoring context, and college shooting records.
  5. German Wikipedia — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/JJ_Redick
    Supports: Head coaching role with the Los Angeles Lakers beginning in 2024.