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JJ Redick Apologizes To Stephen A. Smith

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JJ Redick has quickly become a rising star over at ESPN. Overall, people love him for the analysis that he has brought to First Take. Although Stephen A. Smith can be a lot to deal with, he has managed to navigate that relationship quite well. Sure, these two are constantly arguing with one another, however, it makes for great TV. The fans know that Redick played the game at the highest level, while Smith is simply a reporter. That said, most fans tend to side with Redick whenever there is a disagreement.

However, there are times when JJ Redick goes a bit too far and has NBA fans calling him a bit of an elitist. We saw that exact phenomenon happen this morning as Redick was talking to Stephen A. Smith about LeBron’s potential retirement. During the segment, Redick wasn’t fond of how Smith was talking about LeBron’s aging. This led to Redick saying, “You didn’t play Stephen A. You don’t understand our athletic mortality. 3 games at, wherever, South Dakota, Winston-Salem State doesn’t count.” For many, this was a cheap shot.

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JJ Redick Retracts His Statement

Immediately after these comments, JJ Redick ended up offering an apology. Although Stephen A. Smith ended up playing it cool, many felt like he demanded an apology. After all, Smith pulls the strings over at ESPN and First Take in particular. He can end Redick’s career at ESPN in an instant and ultimately chose not to. Regardless, it made for some good TV that fans most certainly appreciated. Now, however, the discourse has shifted over to whether or not Redick is too much of an elitist. Ultimately, that Duke reputation is not boding well for him.

At this point, JJ Redick will have to be careful with how he moves on the show, moving forward. Otherwise, he could be taken off very soon. Regardless, he has his own platform, so he can make it without ESPN hovering over him like it’s 1984. Let us know what you thought of all of this, in the comment section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the sports world.

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JJ Redick Predicts Ja Morant Suspension Length

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JJ Redick has become one of the biggest names in the basketball mediascape. Since his retirement a few years ago, he has gone all in on his The Old Man & The Three podcast. Moreover, he has made regular appearances on First Take. Overall, he has been a huge breath of fresh air on the show as he does a masterful job breaking down the game. Although Stephen A. Smith might not love him, the producers of First Take sure do. That is why he is on at least two to three times a week, especially in the middle of the playoffs.

This week, the NBA is going to be a massive story thanks to the Western Conference and Eastern Conference Finals. However, another NBA-related story has popped up and piqued people’s interest. Of course, we are talking about Ja Morant, who was suspended for toting a gun on social media. He had done this a few months ago and was suspended eight games for it. Consequently, there is an expectation that he could get a total of 50 games this time around. Overall, that would be a massive punishment.

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JJ Redick Speaks And Shows Mercy

As far as Redick is concerned, a lot of the numbers being thrown around are simply too much. He doesn’t like 50 games, and he certainly doesn’t like 25 games either. In the clip up above, he claims that the NBA should just double whatever they gave him the first time. “I do think a 25-game suspension for this is too severe,” JJ Redick said. “I would generally start at probably doubling up with the suspension that has already been which was 8 games.” Sixteen games seem like a bit of a light punishment, and a lot of fans agree.

That said, it will be interesting to see what goes down here. The Memphis Grizzlies and the NBA want to protect their image. However, Ja Morant is a star who puts fans in the seats. Overall, it is a difficult situation that is going to be interesting to watch over the coming days. Let us know if you agree with Redick, in the comments down below.

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Kendrick Perkins Would Love To See JJ Redick Coach In The NBA

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Kendrick Perkins and JJ Redick haven’t always seen eye-to-eye. With both serving as ESPN contributors, they have often taken opposing sides on hot-button issues. In March, they notably clashed when Perkins claimed that MVP voters value Black players less. However, that doesn’t mean the two of them actively dislike each other.

Furthermore, Redick could be leaving ESPN in the near future. The 15-year NBA veteran has reportedly been interviewed by the Toronto Raptors during their head coach search. However, Redick is just one of several candidates being considered by the Ratpors and there is no evidence to suggest that he is a front-runner. That hasn’t stopped Perkins from sharing his thoughts on the potential hire.

Perkins Supports Reddick Interview

Speaking with TMZ, Perkins put his full support behind Redick potentially landing an NBA coaching gig. “I honestly love it,” Perkins said about Redick’s reported meeting. “One thing about JJ is that he knows his shit. Also, on top of that, every time you see a former player who played the game get an opportunity to sit in that seat, you love to see it. Obviously, he’s jumping ahead of a few guys who I would love to see get an opportunity that’s been waiting in line. You hate to see it because those guys have been serving as assistants for 15, 20 years. But I still wanna see a guy like JJ do it.”

Redick is certainly an unorthodox choice. Despite this 15-year career in the NBA, Redick has no coaching experience at any level. He has previously garnered interest from teams, such as the Boston Celtics, but opted to pursue broadcasting rather than coaching. That could put him at a disadvantage compared to some of the other candidates. Fellow outside candidate Becky Hammon spent eight years with the Spurs before taking a WNBA head coaching position. Kenny Atkinson spent four years as head coach of the Nets. Redick is the only currently-named candidate without any coaching experience on his resume. However, that’s not going to stop Kendrick Perkins from believing in him.

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Becky Hammon And JJ Redick Among Raptors Coach Candidates

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The Toronto Raptors are in search of a new head coach after parting ways with Nick Nurse. Nurse coached the Raptors to an NBA title but couldn’t replicate the success in subsequent seasons. The Raptors’ front office described the decision as “an opportunity for us to reset, to refocus, to put into place the personnel and the players who will help us reach our goal of winning our next championship.”

The Raptors are conducting a deep search, considering candidates from a wide range of backgrounds. Former Celtics coach Ime Udoka was reportedly a serious contender for the role at the time of Nurse’s firing. However, he has now more strongly linked with the Houston Rockets’ vacancy. Two names who have reportedly interviewed with the Raptors, however, are Becky Hammon and JJ Redick.

Raptors Considering Hammon, Reddick

DENVER, CO – APRIL 05: Assistant coach Becky Hammon of the San Antonio Spurs and head coach Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs look on against the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at Ball Arena on April 5, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by C. Morgan Engel/Getty Images)

Becky Hammon is a women’s basketball legend. Going undrafted in 1999 after a productive career at Colorado State, Hammon quickly became a WNBA fixture. While never winning a title, she was a key contributor for the New York Liberty and San Antonio Stars. After she retired in 2012, she joined the coaching staff of the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs. She spent eight seasons with the Spurs before leaving to take the head coach position with the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces in 2022. She led the Aces to the 2022 title.

DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 26: JJ Redick announces the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on October 26, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images)

JJ Redick was a Duke basketball standout who enjoyed a productive 15-year career in the NBA. Selected 11th overall in the 2006 draft, he spent seven years with the Magic. After the Magic, he spent time with the Bucks, Clippers, Sixers, Pelicans, and Mavericks before retiring in 2021. After retiring, Redick joined the ESPN broadcast team. However, Redick has no formal coaching experience at any level of the game. However, he and Hammon are just two of many candidates the Raptors are considering.

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JJ Redick Delivers Harsh Response To Stephen A. Smith

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JJ Redick has seemingly had enough of Stephen A. Smith’s comments on Kawhi Leonard. Smith sent social media into a frenzy last week after his tough comments on Leonard. The First Take host stated that Leonard is the worst superstar in NBA history. While many have yet to understand the actual definition of Smith’s claim. However, Smith is still standing by the comments he made last week. But Redick has heard enough of the slander on Leonard during his recent injury.

Redick attempted to be patient with Smith over the topic. However, on Wednesday’s edition of the show, Redick let all of his frustrations out on Smith’s take. Redick mentioned seeing Leonard rehab from an injury in the past. According to Redick, Leonard takes his rehab very seriously. The former Clippers star stated that Leonard isn’t the kind of player that would sit out just to sit out. Redick believes that Leonard does everything he possibly can to be a part of the game. Check out Redick’s full comments in the video below.

JJ Redick Defends Kawhi Leonard

Fans find Redick’s commentary refreshing for sports talk. It is always nice to hear the opinions of someone who has played the game at the highest level. It is easy for someone like Smith to make harsh comments directed at Leonard. Because he hasn’t been in those same shoes. However, Redick knows exactly what Leonard is feeling in his current mindset. Redick even mentioned the mental toll that a physical injury can take on an athlete.

Redick’s strong comments are more than likely not going to change Smith’s comments on Leonard. Time and time again, when given the opportunity, Smith has defended his comments. Leonard has created his own path during his NBA journey. The story of the NBA can’t be told without discussing a chapter on Leonard. However, injuries seem to be derailing what looked like a potentially great run for the star in Los Angeles. Do you agree with JJ Redick’s assessment of what Leonard is currently going through? Let us know in the comment section. For the latest NBA news, keep it right here with HNHH.

Kendrick Perkins Calls BS On JJ Redick’s Officiating Claim

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Kendrick Perkins wasn’t having any of JJ Redick’s comments on the officiating in the Warriors-Kings series. On Wednesday’s edition of First Take, Redick claimed that the officials are letting the two teams play too physically. Also, Redick feels like the officiating is way too one-sided. Stating that the Kings are getting a favorable whistle. That comment was enough to draw the line for Perkins. The former Oklahoma City big man took to Twitter to voice his displeasure with Redick’s comments.

“This Biggest bunch of BS I’ve heard all week. Real Talk,” Perkins stated in a quote tweet with Redick’s comments on the officiating. Obviously, the series has been very physical. Draymond Green stomping someone should give that away. However, some feel that Redick’s comments could be taking away from the great play of the Kings. The Kings have been on fire offensively. As the 2023 Clutch Player of the Year has led the way for Sacramento. Now it seems that excuses could be stacking up for the Warriors recent failures.

Kendrick Perkins Doesn’t Hold Back On Redick’s Comments

The Warriors-Kings series already has a lot going on to discuss. Green’s suspension, the Warriors claiming Sabonis is playing dirty. Now Redick claiming the officials have not had a favorable whistle will spark another debate. With so much talk going on off the court. It is hard to stay focused on what is happening on the court. Charles Barkley may have said it best when discussing this series. The NBA legend doesn’t want the media or the fans to forget why the Kings are winning this series.

Yes, some of it may include the talking points above. However, this series is being led by a better team. But because the Warriors have become a dynasty, it has become difficult for people to see it unraveling. The Kings are the three seed of the Western Conference for a reason. Now the team is getting to show their talent to the entire world. So, whose side do you stand on in this debate? Are you with Kendrick Perkins? Or do you believe the officiating has hindered the Warriors in this series? Drop your thoughts on the argument in the comment section. For the latest NBA news, keep it right here at HNHH.

JJ Redick Claims Refs Have Favored Kings In Playoff Series

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JJ Redick has a strong opinion as to one of the reasons the Sacramento Kings have jumped out to a 2-0 series lead on the Warriors. The former college basketball star claims the officiating has been terrible for the Warriors. On Wednesday’s edition of First Take, Redick went all in on the officiating during the series. Redick believes the officials have controlled too much of the game. While also allowing the physicality to reach way too high of a point.

“The referees have dictated too much in the Kings’ favor in this series, I really believe that.” That was the statement made by Redick during his thoughts on the Kings-Warriors series. Redick also mentioned that maybe the officials have been caught up in the homecourt crowd in Sacramento. The Kings are hosting their first playoff series in almost two decades. The fans of the franchise have brought the electricity in the first two games of the series. Which ended with the team lighting the beam. Check out Redick’s full comments in the video clip below.

JJ Redick Blames Officiating For Part Of Warriors Struggles

Obviously, the physicality has hit a fever pitch in the series. Draymond Green is the main topic of all discussions this week. After the Warriors star stomped Domantas Sabonis in Game 2. However, we have yet to see how much the officiating will change, as Game 3 has yet to happen. But one has to think the officials will be keeping an eye on anything that looks too physical. However, it may already be too late for the Warriors to make a comeback.

NBA officiating is now taking a hit during the playoffs. On Tuesday night, Chirs Paul broke his Scott Foster curse. Finally, winning a game that was officiated by Foster. Along with the debate on if charges should still be a part of the game. It looks as if officials will be the next target to sit under the microscope. Do you agree with JJ Redick’s comments on the officiating in the Warriors-Kings series? Let us know your thoughts on the topic in the comment section. For the latest NBA news, keep it right here at HNHH.

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JJ Redick Explains What Joel Embiid Is Really Doing

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Joel Embiid’s absence from the 76ers’ matchup with the Nuggets on Monday was a bummer. Fans around the league were anticipating a battle between the two potential MVPs, Embiid and Jokic. Instead, Jokic put on a show while Embiid was sidelined with an apparent injury. According to Embiid’s former teammate JJ Redick, he believes this is all part of the plan.

Redick has become a top star in the NBA media realm. With his successful podcast and ability to bring a player’s perspective to the fans. Many people look forward to Redick’s insight. On Wednesday, Redick told everyone his thoughts on Embid’s current mindset during an appearance on First Take. What Redick said might not be what you were expecting. Joel Embiid, the ultimate king of the trolls?

Joel Embiid, King Of The Trolls?

Redick believes that Embiid is trolling the entire league with his recent comments. Embiid brushed off the idea that he is feeling any pressure on himself this season. The MVP debate has been a hot one as the season is near its end. The two front runners for the award for months have been Emiid and Jokic. Jokic is a two-time MVP winner as Emiid is chasing his first. The meeting this past Monday would have been the second between the two. The first matchup was back in January and saw Embiid and the Sixers take home the victory.

Embiid has been known for his comedic personality in the past. Redick could be onto something with the Philadelphia All-Star. As Redick mentioned, of course, there is pressure on Embiid. This Philadelphia team has huge expectations as the league enters the playoffs. Will Embiid grab his first MVP Award? Will the 76ers finally get over the hump and reach the Finals for the first time in over 20 years? In the comment section below, let us know where you stand in the MVP race. Follow HNHH for all the latest NBA news as we will be sure to always keep you informed. With the playoffs on the horizon, there is no doubt that the NBA world will continue to heat up with all sorts of developing stories.

JJ Redick & Kendrick Perkins Get Into Heated Exchange Over Racial Bias And MVP Voting: Watch

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JJ Redick has become a massive rising star on ESPN. Overall, it is his appearances on First Take that have ultimately allotted him quite a bit of stardom. Moreover, he has his very own podcast which is also very successful. At this point, Redick has become an authority figure when it comes to all things basketball. He takes a measured approach to his analysis of the game, and fans appreciate him for it. Although, this doesn’t always fit in with the hot takes and narratives that shows like “First Take” try to push on a daily basis.

For instance, one debate being had on First Take has to do with MVP voting. Kendrick Perkins has specifically been upset with how people are talking about Nikola Jokic. In fact, Perkins believes that Jokic is stat-padding. This subsequently led to a response from Redick that called Perkins’ knowledge of the game into question. Today, things got even more heated as Perkins insinuated that the MVP voters have a racial bias and want a European like Jokic to win for a third year in a row.

JJ Redick Vs. Kendrick Perkins

This ultimately led to a very heated exchange in which Redick was about to lose his mind. As you can see above, Redick started about by explaining what he believes is wrong with First Take. Consequently, Stephen A. Smith had a bit of a stunned expression on his face. From there, he accused Perkins of calling MVP voters “racist.” Subsequently, Perkins denied ever doing so, although Redick remained persistent on the matter. Eventually, Smith had to do some moderation of his own, telling both men to speak one at a time.

It was perhaps the most explosive segment Redick has been a part of since joining First Take. In fact, there are a few people out there who believe he might not be invited back for a while. Although a lot of fans are on his side, they also feel like calling out the show as a whole is going to get him sidelined. Let us know who you think was in the right, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.

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JJ Redick Had Stephen A. Smith Stuttering During LeBron Debate

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JJ Redick has quickly become one of the best NBA personalities on ESPN. Although he wasn’t a massive superstar, he still has a great eye for the game. Overall, his analysis is typically always spot on, and he has very little patience for bad hot takes. Furthermore, he hates it when previous decades of NBA basketball are elevated over the current era. Redick knows just how hard it is to be effective now, and he makes that clear whenever he speaks. Even if people like Chris “Mad Dog” Russo disagree, you will always see Redick advocating for his position.

The show that Redick truly shines on, however, is none other than First Take. Although this is Stephen A. Smith’s show, there is no doubt that Redick always steals the spotlight. This is because he and Smith engage in some pretty testy debates. The vast majority of the time, Redick comes out on top with empirical evidence. Overall, this leaves Smith dumbfounded as he will just move the goalposts to fit his position. On Tuesday, Redick called him out for doing just that.

JJ Redick Dominates Debate

In the clips above, Smith and Redick were debating about whether or not it is bad for LeBron’s legacy if he misses the playoffs this year. Smith said it would be a hit, while Redick argued it wouldn’t be. That’s when Redick asked if MJ going 37-45 with the Wizards was a blemish on his record. Consequently, Smith didn’t have much to say and immediately began to stutter as he wasn’t sure where to go with it. Subsequently, Redick told Smith that he is constantly moving the goalposts in relation to LeBron. Stephen A. did not take too kindly to this, although he didn’t offer much in terms of a rebuttal.

It was yet another instance of just how amazing Redick is at his job. He knows how to deliver good TV and he is showing no signs of slowing down. In many ways, he is ESPN’s NBA version of Dan Orlovsky. A rising star that people love to watch analyze the game. Let us know what you think of the job Redick has done, in the comments down below.

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