On the latest episode of the Rex Chapman show, the guys are joined
by JJ Redick. One of the most prolific 3-Point shooters in NBA
history, JJ has a ton of stories from playing in the league and
podcasting. The first Dukie on the show and the guys couldn't have
found a better one in JJ. 01:00 - Rex is court side for each Finals
game. Game 4 preview 12:00 - JJ Redick, one of the most experienced
podcasters, gives some advice to Rex and Josh about what it takes
to make something special. 15:30 - JJ describes where he was
mentally after his sophomore season at Duke, and the impact of
meeting Rex Chapman for the first time. 17:30 - After retiring at
age 32, Rex had to ask JJ how much basketball he has left in him
now at 37 years old. 20:30 - Redick is amazed at the career
milestones he's made becoming one of the greatest 3-point shooters
in NBA History. After 15 years in the league, JJ understood that
you have to love the game of basketball to make it in the league
this long. 23:00 - How JJ contributed to NBA discourse with his own
podcast, and the issues both he and Rex have with how the sport is
covered today in the hot take culture. 30:0 - When did JJ Redick
know he had special hand-eye coordination? It might have been when
his father gave him a hammer and nails at 2 years old. It wasn't
until the 8th grade when his height caught up with the rest of his
skillset. 35:30 - He chose basketball, especially after Coach K had
some choice words for him to improve. 42:30 - How this season in
particular with COVID guidelines made it hard for a creature of
habit like JJ Redick. Routine is really important for guys that
want to be in a sense of control. 50:00 - How JJ nearly left Duke
after his Junior year, but ultimately decided to stay for his
senior year. 53:00 - How JJ Redick embraced being the prototypical
"Duke Villain" and why it wasn't a good fit for everyone cast in
that role. 59:30 - JJ talks about the parity of Bucks-Suns and
makes his pick for the NBA Finals. It's hard to pick against two of
his best friends, Chris Paul and Jrue Holiday. 1:04:30 - How JJ
Redick played a huge part of the next wave of the modern NBA where
3-pointers became the focal point of every offense. 1:09:30 - How
difficult this season was playing in empty arenas and being hurt
when the Mavericks were in the playoffs with a full crowd. Learn
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