Here is all you need to know about JJ Redick, the former basketball player and ESPN analyst along with his age, career, bio, wife and net worth
JJ Redick, who has all his focus on the NBA Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics is rumoured to be taking over as the head coach of 17-time NBA Champions Los Angeles Lakers following their bad season.
However, the former player has not yet spoken about the situation and is waiting for the championship game to be over first. Amid all this, let us have a look at who he is, his career, bio, wife and more.ย
Who is JJ Redick likely next Lakers head coach, bio, age, height, wife, rings, career earnings and net worth
JJ Redick is a former American basketball player who works as an analyst for ESPN. The 39-year-old was born on June 24, 1984 in Cookeville, Tennessee, U.S and stands 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) tall. He weighs 200 lb (91 kg).ย
A look at JJ Redickโs career so farย
JJ Redick was selected as 11th overall pick by the Orlando Magic in the 2006 NBA Draft after his career as a college basketball player for Duke Blue Devils where he was well known for his stunning ability of free-throw shooting and three-point setting ACC records.
Redick went on to become the all-time lead scorer for his college basketball side. Scoring most points in a single season is one of the other records he holds during his college days.ย
Redick has played some big NBA franchises throughout his playing career namely Orlando Magic, Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, New, Orleans Pelicans, Dallas Mavericks.
The now ESPN analyst played for seven seasons for the Magic which was followed by a brief stint at the Bucks. He played for four seasons for the Clippers, rivals of the Lakers, the team he might coach soon, however, nothing has been confirmed yet.ย
Meanwhile after 15-long seasons in the league, the player decided to say goodbye and announced his retirement as a player on September 21, 2021. He then kicked off his career as a podcaster. He moved to The Ringer, continuing his hoop knowledge there. He also attends First Take occasionally.ย ย
JJ Redickโs wifeย
JJ Redick is married to his longtime girlfriend Chelsea Kilgore, a fitness instructor and has two kids together named Knox and Kai.ย
JJ Redickโs net worthย
As per ClutchPoints, JJ Redickโs net worth is estimated to be around $50 million with him making $115 million over 15 years in the NBA. Redick didn’t win any championships in his career and has no rings.