J.J. Redick
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KG2422 said:
Thats good to know. I hope the Mavericks pick him up. I hear that Josh Howard is being shopped around right now. Maybe Redick could be part of a trade deal.Obviously for Josh, the Mavs would want more than just Redick. On a side note, The rumor I heard is a Howard for Bargnani deal with the Raptors. Edited by: guest301
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Bargnani has been "going off" lately. He hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to take their game with Boston into overtime.
Dallas wanting Bargnani is understandable, but Toronto would have to receive more than Howard! I mean, come on!
Dallas wanting Bargnani is understandable, but Toronto would have to receive more than Howard! I mean, come on!
I think Toronto just might take Howard for Bargnani. Toronto would have to throw in someone to make the salaries match (Kapono?). Remember they have Jermaine Oneal when he is healthy and haven't been too happy with Bargnani until now. It would be nice if the Mavs could unload Diop in the deal. They desperately need some scoring at center and shooting guard. Nowitzki and Terry have been shouldering almost the entire burden. Dallas's personnel decisions have been horrible since Nellie has been gone so I don't expect any brilliant moves from them unfortunately.
KG2422 said:
My sentiments exactly. Dirk and Terry will be so worn out by playoff time with the way they are carrying the team now. Dirk is playing better then ever and Terry is hands down the 6th man of the year but they both need some more scoring help and more depth on the bench.
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it seems like pure shooters have a hard time to get going in the league. for instance, Steve Kerr. but after they get going they can play a long time. Every team needs an assassin from long range. I can see Reddick getting some championships.
If the Magic doesn't want him send him to my Grizzlies. We need someone who can shoot. oh yeah, and send us Joe Alexander too! Reddick can trow alley oops all day to Jumpin' Joe!
If the Magic doesn't want him send him to my Grizzlies. We need someone who can shoot. oh yeah, and send us Joe Alexander too! Reddick can trow alley oops all day to Jumpin' Joe!
Reddick does indeed need a trade. Any team with a shallow guard rotation will do. The problem I see with the NBA today is that, athleticism rules over fundamentalism, players have to be really athletic, especially on defense (that's where poor Dirk Nowitzki gets much of his criticism).
Too much athleticism mean too much 1-on-1, players like Nowitzki get criticized for their inability to stop anyone 1-on-1. But HELLO, Basketball is a TEAM SPORT, every player (BLACK or WHITE), are suppose to help each other out on both ends of the court, not carry the burdens 1-on-1. One player gets to shoot 40 SHOTS, while the rest just stand and watch.
Here's my bold prediction, if ever CHINA achieves it's full potential in basketball (the same thing goes with certain countries from Europe), they will teach these arrogant Afro-Americans, and WIGGERS a thing or two about basketball, fundamentalism rules over athleticism.Edited by: j41181
Too much athleticism mean too much 1-on-1, players like Nowitzki get criticized for their inability to stop anyone 1-on-1. But HELLO, Basketball is a TEAM SPORT, every player (BLACK or WHITE), are suppose to help each other out on both ends of the court, not carry the burdens 1-on-1. One player gets to shoot 40 SHOTS, while the rest just stand and watch.
Here's my bold prediction, if ever CHINA achieves it's full potential in basketball (the same thing goes with certain countries from Europe), they will teach these arrogant Afro-Americans, and WIGGERS a thing or two about basketball, fundamentalism rules over athleticism.Edited by: j41181
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The Last two games Redick has played little time. Against the Lakers he only played 10 minutes shooting 1-2 because he would have to guard Kobe which i still think he can but that is understandable.
Last Night Against the Nuggets Redick Played 12 minutes shooting 0-2 and not really any stats. The two things that make me mad are 1)Courtney Lee a ROOKIE is playing 39 minutes more then any player on the magic. 2) although he didn't play much Keith Bogans who has been in a shooting slump for 2 years and hasn't had a good game stats wise his whole career is getting 14 minutes and Redick is getting 12.
But we all know when Pietrus comes back Redick will take back his seat at the end of the bench from Adonal Foyle
Last Night Against the Nuggets Redick Played 12 minutes shooting 0-2 and not really any stats. The two things that make me mad are 1)Courtney Lee a ROOKIE is playing 39 minutes more then any player on the magic. 2) although he didn't play much Keith Bogans who has been in a shooting slump for 2 years and hasn't had a good game stats wise his whole career is getting 14 minutes and Redick is getting 12.
But we all know when Pietrus comes back Redick will take back his seat at the end of the bench from Adonal Foyle
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Agree 100% with that whole statement. I think the success of the Spurs and surprising 2004 and 2005 Pistons have had an impact though. Nobody on those teams were exceptional athletes (I would argue that Ginobili was the best athlete on those two teams). It has improved since the late 90s and early 2000s (when AI, Marbury, Carter, Jail Blazers dominated the league), but not enough, especially among the bad teams. The infusion of some Euro and Chinese players who are as athletic, but better fundamentally than current players are going to force the players hands if they want to survive.j41181 said:
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Fightingtowin said:
Well USA demostrated in the olympics that athleticism along with team chemistry can overcome fundementals.
Besides, who wants to watch fundementals? I'de rather watch displays of athleticism where players show off their dunks and crossovers.
I used to love watching Jason Williams play. To bad he retired.
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Redick has found his shot lately but also lately Lee has played excellent. I Just think that when Pietrus comes back Redick will get about 5 minutes a game.
whiteathlete33
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Redick had 17 points last night. I think that is his career high. Anyone know for sure?
ToughJ.Riggins
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J.J had 10 points on only 5 shots last night. He also had a steal and two assists on only one turnover. Still he played significantly less minutes than rookie Courtney Lee despite the fact that J.J's been very efficient and was on fire last night. Edited by: ToughJ.Riggins
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J.j even had a highlight on Espn. I just turned on the game , i saw him miss three 3's in a row.
Dunno how the rest of the night was though.
ToughJ.Riggins
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Well tonight Redick only shot 4-11, but he had 14 points b/c he had 4 three pointers and two free throws. He also had two assists, two rebounds and a steal.
He played the most minutes of the shooting guards tonight and outplayed Lee and Pietrus. Maybe Van Gundy is coming around to J.J a bit. Lee is a rookie and hasn't outperformed Redick overall this season and Pietrus is just getting his rhythm back from a broken wrist.
He played the most minutes of the shooting guards tonight and outplayed Lee and Pietrus. Maybe Van Gundy is coming around to J.J a bit. Lee is a rookie and hasn't outperformed Redick overall this season and Pietrus is just getting his rhythm back from a broken wrist.
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Thanks Tough J, jjturned in a not to shabby performance, besides not like anyone played good last night.
ToughJ.Riggins
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J.J shot 3-8, but 1-6 from downtown. His downtown shot wasn't falling early. He was playing equal minutes to Courtney Lee and started 0-3 (after going scoreless last game) and Van Gundy took him out the rest of the 1st half. But give Van Gundy some credit. Van Gundy isn't showing Redick a great deal of love, but he isn't being a hater either. He put J.J back in the game in the second half when they had a big lead and he shot 1 of 3 from downtown, but was 2-2 from 2 point range and went 2-2 from the stripe for 10 points on 8 shots which is pretty good.
J.J had a hard drive to the basket where he looked to have gotten hacked, but there was no call at the end. He's looking much better and just has to get his confidence in motion. He's more athletic than given credit for for sure. A better athlete measurement wise than super-star Michael Redd actually, but isn't at Redd's level as a player yet.
At this point you can't fault Stan V G for starting Courtney Lee (Lee's on a roll and has been outplaying J.J the last couple games) and having J.J as a 6th or 7th man. It is working quite well for the Magic right now, but I just hope Van Gundy will continue to play J.J. Hopefully he'll see at least 20 minutes each night. Redick is looking quite good and has really come of age as a defender. Edited by: ToughJ.Riggins
J.J had a hard drive to the basket where he looked to have gotten hacked, but there was no call at the end. He's looking much better and just has to get his confidence in motion. He's more athletic than given credit for for sure. A better athlete measurement wise than super-star Michael Redd actually, but isn't at Redd's level as a player yet.
At this point you can't fault Stan V G for starting Courtney Lee (Lee's on a roll and has been outplaying J.J the last couple games) and having J.J as a 6th or 7th man. It is working quite well for the Magic right now, but I just hope Van Gundy will continue to play J.J. Hopefully he'll see at least 20 minutes each night. Redick is looking quite good and has really come of age as a defender. Edited by: ToughJ.Riggins
It's true Redick's been getting big playing time for sometime now. I think he's starting to get a good feel of the NBA game now, and Van Gundy has shown more trust in him now. I don't mind Redick being the 6th man, as long as he gets 25-35 minutes tops, and gets to take 8-14 shots tops. Redick's doing quite well now I see, that's very good to hear.
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Redick only played 6 and a half minutes, the first playoff game. Redick looked GREAT for a while at mid-season as the 6th man, but appears to have cooled off a bit with his shooting during the final stretch of the season and attempted no shots this first playoff game.
I'm hoping Stan Van Gundy will play him more, b/c it's quite evident that J.J has really improved his defense. J.J should hopefully get some minutes in the first half tonight to hopefully get his swagger back. I'm hoping that he won't be forgotten in the rotation yet! If I were the coach I'd play Redick a bit in the first half to see if he can get his shot falling and then go from there.Edited by: ToughJ.Riggins
I'm hoping Stan Van Gundy will play him more, b/c it's quite evident that J.J has really improved his defense. J.J should hopefully get some minutes in the first half tonight to hopefully get his swagger back. I'm hoping that he won't be forgotten in the rotation yet! If I were the coach I'd play Redick a bit in the first half to see if he can get his shot falling and then go from there.Edited by: ToughJ.Riggins
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I was a bit disappointed that Redick got zero minutes in game two. Pietrus and C. Lee are a similar type of slash and penetrate shooting guard where J.J is more of a mid-range and 3-point shooter. Redick is always moving without the ball to find room to break free for a shot. Hopefully J.J will see the court in this next game and Pietrus will play few minutes this time.
Van Gundy isn't helping Redick's confidence by playing him zero minutes in game 2. It's true, J.J's shot cooled off a bit down the final stretch (4-5 games or so) of the season. But Redick has really proven that he can play solid defense this season and had a stretch in January and then again in February where his shot caught fire. He even looked like his passing and ball handling ability improved a little this season as well. Stan VG needs to stick with him a little longer.
I'm hoping someone will trade for J.J next season, so he can become a legit 6th man and eventual starter!
Where would you guys like to see him go?Edited by: ToughJ.Riggins
Van Gundy isn't helping Redick's confidence by playing him zero minutes in game 2. It's true, J.J's shot cooled off a bit down the final stretch (4-5 games or so) of the season. But Redick has really proven that he can play solid defense this season and had a stretch in January and then again in February where his shot caught fire. He even looked like his passing and ball handling ability improved a little this season as well. Stan VG needs to stick with him a little longer.
I'm hoping someone will trade for J.J next season, so he can become a legit 6th man and eventual starter!
Where would you guys like to see him go?Edited by: ToughJ.Riggins
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Apr 30 Lee had surgery on his fractured sinus Thursday and could miss the remainder of the playoffs.
Advice: The Magic said Lee will be out for the rest of their first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Magic lead the Sixers 3-2 in the best-of-seven series. Game 6 is Thursday night. Lee was hurt after taking an inadvertent elbow to the head from teammate Dwight Howard in Game 5 on Tuesday night. The recovery time is at least a week depending on the outcome of Thursday's surgery. J.J. Redick will likely start in Lee's place.
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Redick scored 6 points on 5 shots, w/ 2 assists and 2 steals and just one turnover on Tuesday. Today the Magic are winning with Redick starting. Also Dwight Howard is suspended with Gortat starting- both these guys are playing well. These white guys can sure play. As of now Redick has 9 points on 5 shots at the half w/ 2 rebounds, 2 assists and no turnovers!
But good luck to Courtney Lee in his recovery. I predict Redick will show enough this playoffs by the time Lee comes back to truly earn a 6th man of the year type role for next season! Redick could become an efficient and key player for the Magic. Redick showed he could become a good NBA player at mid-season this year!
Apr 30 Lee had surgery on his fractured sinus Thursday and could miss the remainder of the playoffs.
Advice: The Magic said Lee will be out for the rest of their first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Magic lead the Sixers 3-2 in the best-of-seven series. Game 6 is Thursday night. Lee was hurt after taking an inadvertent elbow to the head from teammate Dwight Howard in Game 5 on Tuesday night. The recovery time is at least a week depending on the outcome of Thursday's surgery. J.J. Redick will likely start in Lee's place.
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Redick scored 6 points on 5 shots, w/ 2 assists and 2 steals and just one turnover on Tuesday. Today the Magic are winning with Redick starting. Also Dwight Howard is suspended with Gortat starting- both these guys are playing well. These white guys can sure play. As of now Redick has 9 points on 5 shots at the half w/ 2 rebounds, 2 assists and no turnovers!
But good luck to Courtney Lee in his recovery. I predict Redick will show enough this playoffs by the time Lee comes back to truly earn a 6th man of the year type role for next season! Redick could become an efficient and key player for the Magic. Redick showed he could become a good NBA player at mid-season this year!
ToughJ.Riggins
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Redick 5-9, 5-7 3-pts-15 total pts, 3 rebs, 4 ast, 1 stl, 0 TO. Redick outplayed Pietrus, although Pietrus played pretty well too. Go J.J! The Magic will need you to bring it- with Lee out for now.
Yep, he did just that!ToughJ.Riggins said:
While the loss of Lee is definitely a blow for the Magic, it means more playing time and opportunities for JJ Redick. This is definitely a great opportunity for Redick to raise his game to another level.