How about picking up JJ Reddick?

It just makes you want to "puke on his face" (tinman's words), doesn't it.

 

Apologies, tinman. That was Old Man Rock that used that kind phrase. Regardless, I agree about the elitist attitudes that are way too pervasive in here.

 

DD,

I can see you obviously like JJ. While he may be a great shooter, he hasn't really shown a lot. According to HoopsHype...

"...One of the best shooters in basketball. He lacks size and athleticism. A defensive liability."

he sounds like another Novak. If Novak is barely getting playing time, what could Redick bring to the table that guys like Head and Novak don't?

 

According to CBS...

"Orlando guard J.J. Redick still can't find a real role with the Magic, yet General Manager Otis Smith said Tuesday it doesn't mean he has given up on him. He also said that Redick -- the No. 11 pick in 2006 -- still has value around the league, despite hardly playing in his first two seasons. Redick's lack of playing time has prompted teams to start inquiring about his availability. He is fifth among Magic guards in minutes played. "Actually, his value is pretty high right now," Smith said. "What he can do -- shoot -- is at a premium in this league." Redick had not played in four of the last five games heading into Tuesday night's game at Sacramento. He has played in just 15 games this season, averaging 3.2 points in 9.2 minutes."

He sounds like another one-dimensional, offensive player just like Head and Novak. Do we really need to add another one of those types to our roster? If he was a PG, it would be one thing, but I just can't see the value in adding another mini-SG that can't do anything else other than shoot.

 

NBADraft.net...

"Weaknesses: Doesn't have great size or athleticism for the 2 at the next level ... He doesn't possess the ball handling or passing skills to run the point … He can be streaky at times, but he's on more often than not … His defense will also need work as he lacks both size and strength ... Must prove he can score against elite level athletes ... Not a freak athlete, but his quickness and agility is better than it looks..."

 

These were his weaknesses according to Clutch during the 2006 draft...

"Defense. Can J.J. Redick defend guards -- ones or twos -- at the NBA level? He will have to add strength and quickness to manage that. He is not a top athlete by any stretch. He can be streaky with his shot and as LSU showed in the NCAA Tournament, he can be contained."

After 1.5 seasons, it looks like he hasn't earned much playing time for precisely these reasons.

 

DraftExpress (Key points in bold)...

"Most of Redick’s weaknesses revolve around the characteristics that are usually expected from prototypical shooting guards in the NBA, and the fact that players in his mold have seen limited success in the NBA over the past 10 years or more.

First would be his size. At 6-4, Redick is below average for an NBA shooting guard. In today’s NBA we find very few starting caliber 2-guards at his height, and even those are usually players with superior athleticism compared with what Redick displays at the moment. His wingspan does not make up for his lack of height either.

Second would be his athletic ability. Despite not being a poor athlete, Redick does not fit your typical mold of extremely quick and explosive shooting guards who are able to blow by their man at will and get up and dunk in the face of 7-footers with authority. His footspeed is just average, as is his leaping ability, and therefore there will be questions he will have to answer about his ability to translate his incredible scoring ability to the NBA where defenders are generally bigger, stronger, longer and quite a bit more athletic than the players he usually goes up against in the NCAA. Redick is not a player who needs much space, if any, to get his shot off effectively. Still, there will be people along the road who look at his average physical attributes, skin color and the lack of similar players with his characteristics and doubt how successful he will be at what he does once he reaches the NBA level.

Being a good, but not a great ball-handler, Redick is not a player who can create his own shot at will without some help from his teammates and a smart coach’s game plan, and therefore might not be able to fit seamlessly into any NBA system. The team that drafts him will need to take advantage of his strengths and be prepared to do what it takes to mask his weaknesses, which means calling plays for him to make sure he gets involved, ideally as a 2nd or 3rd option offensively. A stubborn coach who does not realize what a weapon he has on his hands and is foolish enough to not make the proper adjustments to utilize them would be a clear recipe for disaster both for him and his team. Redick would be greatly aided by playing with either an excellent point guard who can penetrate the lane, force the defense to collapse and kick the ball out to him in a position to use his outstanding stroke and/or a back to the basket big man who draws double-teams and is able to pass out of them to find the open man after the defense shifts.

One part of his game where his weaknesses will almost surely be exposed is on the defensive end. Redick is just an average defender at the NCAA level already, and this is an area where things can only get worse in the NBA. His lack of height likely means that many 6-7 shooting guards will be able to just elevate over the top of him to get their shot off, while his lack of lateral quickness could make it tough for him to stay in front of his man. In the fairly rare occasion that a taller and stronger player decides to post him up on the block, Redick’s relative lack of bulk can be taken advantage of.

Fantasy basketball lovers beware, Redick is not a stat stuffer, averaging just 2 rebounds, a decent 2.7 assists and 1.5 steals. It’s his scoring that makes him the prospect he is."

 

My personal opinion is that JJ would get the same amount of PT here as he has in Orlando.

But, if we're at the trade deadline and the only option available to us is Kirk Snyder for JJ Redick (which is a Successful Trade Scenario), would I do it, sure. But I think JJ has 2 more years left on his rookie deal, so you'd almost be better off just letting Snyder come off the books.

Mike James for JJ + Brian Cook also works...cut Snyder post deal.

 

Slow like JJ Redick?

Just kidding, man. Apologies for the multiple posts.

 

Draft Express may or may not be right. JJ has failed in Orlando. A change in a system might help to some extent but that cannot hide his glaring deficiencies.
I have seen him bricking multiple outside shots in live games.We need better players than him.

 

you know who would really help the rockets? Brent Price.

 

LOL if Morey gets him I'll cheer for him! Happy?

 

hehe he still can't jump.