Happy Birthday, J.J. Redick!

by Evan Dunlap on Jun 24, 2009 7:15 AM EDT in Diversions

Briefly, we'd like to extend best birthday wishes to Orlando Magic guard J.J. Redick, who turns 25 today. Redick took a bit of a step back last season, posting the worst shooting percentages and turnover numbers of his career, but I have no doubt he'll bounce back. He's improved his athleticism and playmaking ability--in spite of the turnovers--since the Magic drafted him in 2006, and if he ever regains his shooting touch, he'll be a rotation player in Orlando for years to come. Here's J.J.'s assessment of his performance in 2008/2009:

I was reflecting on my season and I think when most young players come into the league they think it’s going to be easy and they are just going to hit the ground running. But I’ve really had to work to really improve. This year was a big step forward for me in terms of my development and my improvement. I think I’ve established myself as a threat in this league.

Many happy returns, J.J.

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They need to stop dicking the poor guy around.

Letting him play, then not letting him play, they need to give him a consistent role and minutes or send him to a team that will.

Detras de ti, imbecil.

by Diosnomeama on Jun 24, 2009 8:06 AM EDT reply actions

That won't change.

Stan Van Gundy stresses matchups and he’ll use his players, accordingly. J.J. is a guy that will play when the matchup presents itself. That’s how it’s been the past year or two, and it’ll continue to be that way.

I'm the other guy at Third Quarter Collapse, with a Twitter account.

"Never hate your enemies. It affects your judgement." - Michael Corleone

by erivera7 on Jun 24, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions

LOL @ Jameer

Anyways, I’m happy for the guy. You could really see the difference in him this year and I think it’s because he accepted his role as the sharpshooter off the bench.

by bandrewg08 on Jun 24, 2009 9:55 AM EDT reply actions