J.J. Redick came into the NBA as the 11th overall pick in the 2006 NBA Draft. He was undersized at the shooting guard position at 6-foot-4 with no guaranteed spot in the league. Over the course of what has become a decade-plus career, Redick has honed his craft as one of the game’s elite 3-point snipers.
With his long-range prowess, Redick is obviously elite at the traditional standstill look from beyond the arc. But over the years, the former Duke Blue Devil has expanded his repertoire to include both off-the-dribble and on-the-move looks.
As the third or arguably fourth option in the Clippers’ offense, Redick wasn’t the main focus of defenses. This allowed him to spring free for open looks. He’s become a master at moving without the ball, able to shake loose from even the tightest of defenders. Redick can maneuver around screens with detailed precision just enough to free himself for a decent shot attempt.
J.J. Redick sets a Clippers' single-season franchise record and a career-high with his 201st 3PT-FG of the season
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Sometimes, it didn’t even matter if the opponent manages to contest his shot. For a guy who has spent hours building muscle memory through who knows how many shots in the practice gym, all Redick really had to do was get into his motion where only he could decide the outcome of his shot.
He currently holds a 41.2 percent conversion rate from beyond the arc, the 17th best mark in NBA history. Redick could always step in a few feet and fire away at the elbow. However, it was and continues to be the 3-point shot that makes Redick such a valuable piece on any team he plays for.