CHICAGO – As has been the case since cell phones became omnipresent in the mid-2000s, NBA players often receive congratulatory texts from friends and family immediately after a victory or an excellent individual performance. Following Thursday’s 125-119 win over the Bulls, JJ Redick looked at his phone and saw a message that could only happen in today’s Meme-friendly, social media-driven climate. Sure, the 14-year NBA veteran was instrumental in the Pelicans prevailing, scoring 18 points in his 23 minutes off the bench, but postgame conversation didn’t have much to do with his seven baskets or five assists in the United Center.
JJ Redick reaction to Jaxson Hayes putback dunk goes viral
