JJ Redick raised his voice, trophies glistening in an office window above his head, the banners still in the Lakers’ rafters.
There had been other opportunities for Redick to pursue post-retirement basketball life. He’d been podcasting and broadcasting. Last summer, he interviewed for a coaching job in Toronto. Earlier this offseason, he was a candidate in Charlotte.
After 15 years as an NBA player and three as a broadcaster, the future had finally truly presented itself.
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“I’ve got to do some amazing stuff in my life. Right?” Redick said. “This might be the best.