Arrested 13 Days Before NBA Draft, Ex-Clippers Star Was Left With Uncertainty Despite Stellar College Career
Follow Us
JJ Redick is one of the best players in collegiate basketball history. Although fans hated him for his attitude and personality on the court, his talent was undeniable. This led to various teams showing interest in him before the NBA draft. But little did he know that he would be sitting in jail two weeks before his draft, wondering how his future would turn out.
JJ Redick recently talked about his experiences before getting drafted by the Orlando Magic. Redick was on The Starting Five show when he revealed the real misfortunes he faced when heading into the draft that led him to get arrested.
JJ Redick was arrested before his NBA draft
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
During the draft combine, Redick discovered he had a herniated disc on his back. This meant that he could not meet every team for workouts, making Redick go back to Duke and stay in his apartment. But he was soon about to face something worse.
His apartment was filled with people. So one day, he took his friends to a party. Before heading back, Redick dropped everyone off at a bar. But that’s when he was stopped by the police. They charged him with a DUI. All this made Redick think that his NBA dreams might be in trouble.
Trending
Big Setback for Shaq, as $155 Billion Company Eyes Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith Post-TNT Era
May 17, 2024 10:54 PM EDT
“I Can Be Replaced”: Shaq Drops Cryptic Note Online As Absence From TNT Live Show Confuses America
May 20, 2024 01:32 AM EDT
“Jordan Slipping Him Cash”: Fans Join In as Magic Johnson Slams Stephen A. Smith for Leaving Isiah Thomas Out of His List
May 18, 2024 03:30 PM EDT
Shaquille O’Neal, Tempted by Elon Musk’s Tesla Creation, Offers $159,999 Worth Trade to 30YO Comedian
May 19, 2024 06:38 AM EDT
Where Is Shaquille O’Neal? 7ft Legend Leaves TNT Studios Mid-Show, Draymond Green Stands as Replacement
May 16, 2024 03:46 AM EDT
Get instantly notified of the hottest NBA stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.
Follow Us
Redick said, “So I have got the herniated disc, I’ve got the DUI, it’s 13 days before the draft. I can’t work out for these teams. I just remember being in jail at 4:30 in the morning and being like, ‘Am I gonna go play in Europe?’ Is that what is gonna happen here?”
As we all know, he was drafted by the Orlando Magic and went on to have a productive career. He was great in his role and is one of the best shooters in the history of the NBA.
Redick had a great career at Duke
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
JJ Redick became a star at the collegiate level. Fans from other universities despised him because of his attitude, but his talent was undeniable. The head coach at Duke called Redick the best pure shooter he had ever seen.
The university and the program did everything necessary for Redick to succeed, and he fulfilled all his dreams. His jersey now hangs in the rafters.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Watch This Story: ‘The Americans Had Serena Williams’- Iga Swiatek Names ‘The One Who Paved the Way’ for Belief to Replace Her Preconceived Notions
What do you think of JJ Redick’s collegiate career? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!