Robbins: J.J. Redick Meets the Media
by Evan Dunlap on Jul 19, 2010 3:22 PM EDT
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PrintJ.J. Redick met the media at the Orlando Magic's practice facility this afternoon to discuss the Magic's decision to keep him, rather than let him escape to the Chicago Bulls. I couldn't make the availability session, but Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel did. Here's his write-up.
What stood out to me? Redick listing team achievements when asked if he'd one day like to start--the answer is yes, by the way--perhaps as soon as next season, when Vince Carter's Magic days might be finished. There's a lot to digest in this quote, and I'll let it stand on its own:
Redick: "I’d be lying to say that I don’t want to start at some point. I’m sure every NBA player feels that way. I value my role on this team, and obviously the Magic value my role on this team. I take a lot of pride in contributing. We won 59 games last year and were two games away from a return trip to The Finals. So, I think my focus this summer is most definitely on this coming season. I don’t know what is going to happen with Vince. I don’t know who they’re going to bring in. [General Manager] Otis [Smith] seems like he’s always got some stuff up his sleeve. Right now, I’m just focused on getting better and kind of helping the team move forward."
What do you make of Redick's remarks?
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JJs got a secret.
Come on Otis, the suspense is killing me. Make your move!
Does JJ mean in the imminent future or next year?
If he’s talking about next year, that makes sense. But, if he’s talking about in the immenent future, maybe he does know something we don’t know. Should be interesting to see what happens either way.
I'm a girl too.
Haters gonna hate.
From the comments it sounds like next year.
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
I'll tell ya about the Magic It'll free your soul but it's like trying to tell a stranger 'bout rock n roll
"I thank my teammates for letting their men blow by them." - Alonzo Mourning after winning the DPOY award
by NC Magic Fan on Jul 19, 2010 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree you.
If you read the Reporter’s question that JJ’s responded to it seems to me that the JJ’s response is about playing time next season (once Vince’s contract is up). After reading the Orlando article I didn’t get the feeling that JJ was alluding to something happening this season.
Hmmmm
That is an interesting quote. There has to be something in the works, but what? I’ll stick with my Rip and Tayshaun theory/idea/non-sense…
"A man has got to have a code." -Bunk, Season 1; Omar, Season 4.
If we can't get cp3 or carmelo
I wouldn’t mind trading Gortat and VC for RIP and Tayshuan (assuming Tayshuan passes the physical)…they have proved in the past that they are clutch performers (especially RIP), and I think they would be great fits in our offense
RIP is great at making shots off the pick and roll, and Prince is a good defender that can hit 3’s
Rip Hamilton? The guy whose game is almost entirely based on the mid-range shot, which the Magic's offense hardly ever takes?
He’d be a poor fit here.
Prince, if his back is OK—that’s a big if—could help, I guess.
some people are just better off the bench
Pietrus, for example, random old men, and you, JJ.
I'm a girl.
I thought it was a compliment, myself
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Jul 19, 2010 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions
haters gotta hate
I probably know Judo! How many of you can make the same boast?
by Souwantmyname on Jul 19, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Down goes Frazier! Down goes Frazier!
"It can be done, you can just crush somebody"
I actually agree about Pietrus and JJ
by Ol' Uncle Munnerlyn on Jul 19, 2010 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions
thank you
you are not on my List
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Jul 19, 2010 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
most of us agree JJ should not start in front of VC and Peaches should come off the bench and launch 3-pointers.
Doesn’t matter though, I know you hate me.
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
I'll tell ya about the Magic It'll free your soul but it's like trying to tell a stranger 'bout rock n roll
"I thank my teammates for letting their men blow by them." - Alonzo Mourning after winning the DPOY award
by NC Magic Fan on Jul 19, 2010 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Crazy as it sounds I would rather have JJ as the starting SG next year instead of Vince...
He’s a much better shooter (note I said shooter, not scorer) in order to space the floor and get Dwight his rhythm early on.
Then bring in Vince off the bench in a Manu Ginobili type roll where he gets alot more of the offense put through him as a bench guy when the starters go out.
JJ, you tease
Honor is no substitute for victory.
I love Vince... I really do..
But is his heart there? I dunno, too many no-shows when the game was on the line.. I don’t have a problem starting JJ… Lets see where it goes. The season is long, It’s not like we’re gonna miss the playoffs trying. Knocks on wood
He was the only "show" in game one of the conference finals.
The real "Masters of Panic" are commenting on this blog.
by ben_gleicher on Jul 19, 2010 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, he got excited and forgot about the fadeaway
But he got back at it soon enough :D
Interesting he even comments on Vince. Maybe the team realizes that they are going nowhere as long as the guy is around?
"Where do you go from here, Dion?" "I go to Toronto."
Spreading that Calgary Flames, Montreal Expos, The U, and Orlando Magic love.
No
He realises Vince is in effectively the last year of his contract and that’s it’s very possible he could be moved.
by eltharion_doa on Jul 20, 2010 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions
J.J. is speculating just like we all do. Nothing more.
I love playing both J.J. and Vince together. The defensive shortcomings of that lineup are grossly overstated when compared to the offensive advantages.
The real "Masters of Panic" are commenting on this blog.
JJ is not a PG, Carter would be more likely to pull of PG duty
But I think the occasional VC at 3 and JJ at 4 late in close games will be seen more this year.
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
I'll tell ya about the Magic It'll free your soul but it's like trying to tell a stranger 'bout rock n roll
"I thank my teammates for letting their men blow by them." - Alonzo Mourning after winning the DPOY award
by NC Magic Fan on Jul 19, 2010 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions
We might…we excessively played Jameer in the 2009 Finals. So you never know. Lol.
"Where do you go from here, Dion?" "I go to Toronto."
Spreading that Calgary Flames, Montreal Expos, The U, and Orlando Magic love.
i left out the divide by two and carry the zero. Did you know JJ grew 6 inches in Italy on his honeymoon?
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
I'll tell ya about the Magic It'll free your soul but it's like trying to tell a stranger 'bout rock n roll
"I thank my teammates for letting their men blow by them." - Alonzo Mourning after winning the DPOY award
by NC Magic Fan on Jul 19, 2010 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice article on NBA.com
Orlando not settling for second best: http://www.nba.com/2010/news/features/fran_blinebury/07/18/magic.heat/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt1
by BlueSkyOneCloud on Jul 19, 2010 6:15 PM EDT reply actions
good article....check the vid too
Just one man's opinion...
"mark my words...we will draft 2 corners within the first 4 picks" - 2009
"mark my words...we will draft 4 new linebackers this off-season" - 2010
Meh, too many tacky Magic/Orlando puns.
Like it was the first time he ever wrote about the Magic.
FEAR THE MEER!
things that make you go....hmmmmmmmmm
I don’t know what is going to happen with Vince. I don’t know who they’re going to bring in. Otis seems like he’s always got some stuff up his sleeve.
this year or next year??
Just one man's opinion...
"mark my words...we will draft 2 corners within the first 4 picks" - 2009
"mark my words...we will draft 4 new linebackers this off-season" - 2010
After reading the full transcript from the Sentinel. It doesn't seem like Vince is going anywhere this year.
Reporter: Has there been any conversation with Stan Van Gundy about at least trying to compete for a starting spot here in Orlando this upcoming season?
Redick: "The way I look at it, we have Vince Carter. Vince has caught some flak. He still put up good numbers. He’s not the player he was when he was 25 — I don’t think he would argue that — but he’s a really good shooting guard, and I’ve learned a lot from him in just a year and I’m looking forward to going at him again in practice for the next year."
Never trust a fart
by AB's triple double on Jul 19, 2010 7:01 PM EDT reply actions
Nice find.
When the big fella was whistled for his fourth personal foul midway through the third quarter, Stan Van Gundy left Clark Kent alone. And in a phone booth measuring 94 feet across, Dwight Howard used that vote of confidence to transform into his alter ego. - Chris Sheridan
by thermodynamic on Jul 19, 2010 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
The video is up
http://www.nba.com/magic/video/2010/07/19/RedickPressermov-1376365/index.html
"We have a great bunch of outside shooters. Unfortunately, all our games are played indoors." - Weldon Drew
I'll tell ya about the Magic It'll free your soul but it's like trying to tell a stranger 'bout rock n roll
"I thank my teammates for letting their men blow by them." - Alonzo Mourning after winning the DPOY award
by NC Magic Fan on Jul 19, 2010 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I was surprised
that JJ was so undiplomatic; that is not typical of him. If he improves this summer as much as he did last summer, he could be as good as a SG that we could wish for. His conditioining and offense is there; only if he could bulk up a bit more and improve on defense.
How was he undiplomatic?
“I’m flattered and happy the Magic matched”
“I want to start some day, but I know I won’t start here this season”
“Learning from Vince has been great and I look forward to learning more from him this season”
“You never know what Otis is up to, he always has something going on”
Where’s the lack of diplomacy? He was his usually media savvy self from my view.
by eltharion_doa on Jul 20, 2010 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Agreed, he's a very smart man.
Last season, I remember he was saying “if I stay with the Magic next season”. That’s just smarts from someone who doesn’t mince their words, and is careful at it as well.
Also, he looks pretty muscular to me already. And his defense will never be much better than it is right now. His best asset physically is that he is relentless as a result of his wonderful conditioning, his 46 minute output last year is remarkable for any NBA player.
See below
“He’s not the player he was when he was 25” is what he said referring to Vince. I agree that he is media savvy but that statement was unnecessary although he conditioned it with some good words.
I'm just about the biggest fan VC has left
But JJ is right, lol.
Popeye Jones - scaring the children of New Jersey since 2010.
'The Crossover' - a Nets and Knicks podcast. http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=268817312
Everybody knows that
From Otis to van Gundy to Vince to Redick to every fan who’s ever watched NBA basketball with both eyes open.
Carter’s not going to be offended by someone saying he’s not one of the top five players in the league any more.
by eltharion_doa on Jul 21, 2010 3:34 AM EDT up reply actions
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