J.J. Redick to Host Weekly Podcast on Adrian Wojnarowski's "The Vertical"

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ugh wtf, jj i hate adrian

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Los Angeles Clippers guard J.J. Redick joins Adrian Wojnarowski on the Vertical Podcast in New York. Redick has a candid conversation with Woj, touching on the routines that have turned him into an elite NBA shooter, Stan Van Gundy’s impact on his career and turbulent times with Dwight Howard in Orlando. The podcast was taped before the Blake Griffin incident in Toronto with a staff member that led to a broken hand. The end of the podcast cast brings a special announcement by Redick. Chris Mannix joins Woj for the Insider Segment, discussing the Griffin incident and impact on the Clippers, as well as wide-ranging talk on possible trade scenarios with the February 18 trade deadline approaching.

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• Redick credits Stan Van Gundy as a coach for preparing him to be ready to play in the NBA. Very high praise for a guy who also played for Mike Krzyzewski. He goes on to mention how playing for good teams reinforces his professional tendencies forcing him to be ready sooner as opposed to playing through bad habits on bad teams.
• After seeking him out for advice, J.J. also credits Steve Nash for making him realize the importance of practicing doing things at high speed and intensity over more repetitions at a slower pace. Nash was the exception where he became superstar or MVP-caliber player after turning 30 rather than before. Redick also mentions how Nash incorporates so much such as diet and nutrition as well as practice that allowed for his longevity.
• Praises the training staff and the convenience of having access to top health experts in close proximity in Los Angeles to allow him to do what he needs to do.
• His preparation is a year-round affair where he incorporates massages, muscle activation, running, blood circulation, drills, etc.
• Redick provides some insight into how fully committed Dwight Howard was during his 1st 4 years in Orlando before he became flighty and wishy-washy his free-agent year. D12 was prepared to go to the Nets but that never came and J.J. suspects possible resentment, but ambush press conference with Stan Van Gundy seemed to be the end of the Magic's chances as contenders. Wojnarowski points out how grass is not always greener in bigger markets if you already have good thing going in smaller one, which prompts J.J. to say whether big or small market doesn't matter as much as it used to in this day and age for endorsement opportunities or recognition. If you win, those things tend to take care of themselves. However, Redick does feel a small market insulates players more when things are going badly, whereas spotlight of scrutiny can be more focused in big market with national writers more focused there.
• J.J. doesn't think he can continue to play the way he does past the age of 36 given the amount of work he puts in to maintain his body and skills.
• Wojnarowski mentions that an NBA GM thinks Clippers have a Big 4 with Redick as opposed to just Big 3.
• Wojnarowski also says Redick has a lot of good ideas for his regular podcasts, but tried to talk him out of it given the work required and didn't want that to affect his routine, especially with the great year he is having.
• Wojnarowksi and Chris Mannix bring up the question of Blake Griffin's maturity in light of the punching incident.

Edit: I forgot to mention that J.J. adopted mindset that "You're always becoming." after initial struggle to adjust to NBA. He acknowledged mistake of thinking he's arrived after coming from Duke and into the NBA. He goes on to say that no matter how talented you are, you'll have to put in the work to succeed in the NBA. The greatest players in the league work the hardest.

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The Vertical Podcast with J.J. Redick: The Blake Griffin situation

The moment is finally here.

The inaugural podcast of J.J. Redick, the iconic and legendary college basketball player from Duke University and current starter for the Los Angeles Clippers.

Redick addresses the Blake Griffin situation and has a very candid discussion with former teammate and friend Jared Dudley of the Washington Wizards.

You'll also hear Redick and Dudley discuss what things they think are overrated in this week's "Four on Four."

Download the podcast on iTunes, or listen on Yahoo Sports.

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[Dynamix]

Great first episode! I could listen to him chat with Dudley for hours.

Next week: Jamal stops by to walk us through his shot selection process.

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Paul Pierce sits down with The Vertical Podcast.
Chris Mannix heads to Los Angeles for a sit down interview with Paul Pierce of the Los Angeles Clippers. Paul & Chris have known each other for many years and The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix debuts with this in depth interview. Bulls beat writer KC Johnson also makes an appearance in this first episode.

Listen on Itunes / Listen on Yahoo!

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Pierce interview comes in at 10:27.

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Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Steve Nash joins Los Angeles Clippers guard J.J. Redick for a revealing conversation on the Vertical Podcast with JJ Redick. JJ’s teammate with the Clippers, Jamal Crawford, jumps on the podcast for an entertaining segment on trying to judge current and former star players in a historical context. For the first time, Nash lays out his potential interest in the head coaching vacancy with the Phoenix Suns, as well as the possibility of holding a role with the organization in the future.

1:30: The story behind JJ’s Arm Sleeve Tattoo.
5:00: JJ’s All-Star Weekend Three-point contest strategy and plan.
7:45: Steve Nash lays out his potential interest in coaching and working for the Phoenix Suns.
10:00: Nash describes emptiness of post-playing career professional life.
13:20: Why Steve Nash is almost never moved to shoot basketball anymore.
16:20: How Nash sees Steph Curry as a growth of his own game.
18:40: The evolution of the NBA point guard position.
22:06: Canadian basketball boom.
26:10: Nash’s favorite NBA teammates
27:25: Best shooter Nash ever played with.
29:30: Nash’s top four all-time point guards
31:33: JJ’s top four all-time point guards
34:50: Jamal Crawford
37:15: Jamal’s Top four all-time point guards
40:35: Struggling to compare pre-ABA-NBA merger players to today’s stars.
43:05: Importance of championships in judging point guards
47:20: Jamal’s rec basketball plans as old man.

Check it out here!

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All Star Weekend took place in Toronto and JJ was there participating in the 3-Point Shootout. JJ speaks candidly about his performance in the competition and how "Netflix and Chill" was taken very literally during his stay in Canada. Also, while in Toronto, JJ caught up with Toronto Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista and will join the podcast for this week's 4 on 4.

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[Dynamix]

These are just a joy to listen to. Pretty impressed that he's keeping a regular schedule so far, especially during ASG weekend.

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Three NBA front office executives join Adrian Wojnarowski for a trade deadline discussion on the Vertical Podcast with Woj. Golden State Warriors assistant general manager Kirk Lacob, Houston Rockets Vice President of Basketball Operations Gersson Rosas and Utah Jazz assistant GM Justin Zanik gathered with Woj on All-Star Weekend in Toronto to discuss how deals get done in the NBA, how front offices have evolved and how the process of free agency and the NBA draft are handled with the sport’s decision makers.

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Toronto Raptors All-Star Kyle Lowry & Charlotte Hornets big man Spencer Hawes join JJ this week on The Vertical Podcast. Kyle and JJ get into the trade that didn't happen and kept Kyle in Toronto. JJ also fills us in on "Skinny" Kyle Lowry and what it means. JJ's former teammate and current Hornets big man Spencer Hawes talks with JJ about trade deadline stories and how it affected them in their career. Spencer and JJ give some of their Oscar picks in this week's 4 on 4.

Check it out!



It's always a pleasant surprise to hear how well spoken and down to earth some of these guys are.

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DeAndre Jordan joins The Vertical Podcast & The Duke Villain

Los Angeles Clippers star center DeAndre Jordan joins his starting shooting guard on The Vertical Podcast with JJ Redick. Jordan goes deep with Redick on the psyche, inner-turmoil and relentless determination that marks his free throw shooting woes. Jordan and Redick also discuss the July night in Houston when Redick and the Clippers gathered to talk Jordan out of signing a free agent contract with the Dallas Mavericks. And there are no shortage of laughs and busting of each other’s chops in this riveting interview. Redick also discusses the perpetuated myth – reignited with the emergence of the Blue Devils Grayson Allen – of the allegedly loathed Duke white star player.

Listen to The Vertical Podcast with JJ Redick

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Kyle Korver of the Atlanta Hawks, one of the best shooters in the NBA, joins JJ Redick for a fascinating conversation on what it takes to be one of the planets best shooters. Korver and Redick -- two of the best three-point shooters in recent NBA history -- exchange thoughts on shooting styles, practicing the craft and, yes, how it came that both of them named their sons Knox. In the weekly 4 on 4 segment, Redick and Korver rate the most underrated shooters in league history. (Yes, a Curry did make the list.)

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I enjoyed the talk with Korver. Really funny that they both ended up naming their sons Knox, and it would be hillarious if they both become NBA level players and we have Knox Redick and Knox Korver in the NBA together.

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I'm really loving JJ's podcast

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Northwestern University head coach, former player and assistant coach for the Duke Blue Devils, Chris Collins, joins JJ this week. The two reminisce about getting JJ to Durham, North Carolina and how Chris had to use landmarks and a cell phone in order to get to the Redick residence during a recruiting trip. Chris gives us a glimpse into how he was able to motivate JJ in a special verbal way during a big ACC tilt against Boston College and how the Duke way helped him while he was a part of Coach K's Team USA staff.

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Jay Williams, a college basketball analyst and former national player of the year, joins JJ Redick for a candid conversation. The discussion includes playing for Mike Krzyzewski at Duke, life lessons learned under the Hall of Fame coach and how Duke might fare in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.

Just do it!

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Adonal Foyle, a 12-year NBA veteran, joins JJ Redick on the Vertical Podcast. Foyle and Redick -- once teammates with the Orlando Magic -- have a candid conversation on several topics, including the process of managing money as an NBA player, In the Four-on-Four segment, Redick and Foyle compare notes on the worst financial purchases that they made upon reaching the pros.

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