Jonathan Clay "JJ" Redick (born June 24, 1984) is a professional basketball coach and former athlete. He serves as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. Renowned for his shooting ability, Redick had a playing career across several teams, including the Orlando Magic, Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, New Orleans Pelicans, and Dallas Mavericks.
During his time as a player, JJ Redick received numerous accolades including the Naismith College Player of the Year award in 2006 and two Rupp Trophies awarded to him in both 2005 and 2006. Additionally, he won the James E. Sullivan Award in 2005 and was named ACC Athlete of the Year in 2006; he also earned recognition as a two-time ACC Player of the Year during that same period. On June 24, 2024, he was officially appointed as head coach for the Los Angeles Lakers marking his first role as a head coach for an NBA team. In his coaching debut on October 22, 2024, the Lakers secured victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves with a score of 110-103 during their season opener.
What is JJ Redick’s nationality?
JJ Redick is American by nationality. He has represented the United States throughout his basketball career, internationally and both at the college level with Duke and in the NBA. In 2003, he represented the U.S. on the Junior World Championship Team. Later, in 2005, he competed with the USA Basketball Under-21 Team, which won a gold medal at the Global Games. Redick’s success led to his selection for the 2006–2008 USA national team program.
JJ Redick’s Birthplace
Jonathan Clay "JJ" Redick was born on June 24, 1984, in Cookeville, Tennessee, USA to Ken Redick and Jeanie Redick.
JJ Redick’s Hometown
JJ Redick’s hometown is Roanoke, Virginia, where he attended Cave Spring High School and excelled at basketball, earning MVP honors in the 2002 McDonald's All-American Game. He continued his basketball career at Duke University, playing for the Blue Devils and becoming a standout leader, co-captaining in his junior year and captaining as a senior alongside players like Shelden Williams.
During his college career, Redick also served as the cover athlete for College Hoops 2K7 and won the prestigious Naismith College Player of the Year award in 2006. Known for his scoring ability, Duke retired Redick’s No. 4 jersey in 2007.
Selected by the Orlando Magic as the 11th pick in the 2006 NBA draft, Redick went on to play with multiple NBA teams, including the Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, New Orleans Pelicans, and Dallas Mavericks. He retired from professional basketball on September 21, 2021.
FAQs on JJ Redick
A. JJ Redick’s full name is Jonathan Clay "J.J." Redick.
A. JJ Redick was born on June 24, 1984.
A. JJ Redick played for Duke University’s basketball team called Duke Blue Devils.
A. JJ Redick played for the Orlando Magic, Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, New Orleans Pelicans, and Dallas Mavericks.
A. He retired from professional basketball on September 21, 2021.
