Former NBA sharpshooter and current ESPN analyst JJ Redick is among the candidates interviewing for the vacant Raptors coaching position, according to Redick’s ESPN colleague Adrian Wojnarowski.
Sportsnet.ca’s Michael Grange was it The first to report Toronto’s potential interest in Redick.
Redick played in the NBA for 15 seasons from 2006-21, appearing in a total of 940 regular season games for the Magic, Bucks, Clippers, Sixers, Pelicans, and Mavericks. Known for his outside shooting ability, he averaged a career three-point average of 41.5%.
Since retiring two years ago, Redick has worked as a commentator and analyst, but has previously discussed his interest in the prospect of going into coaching, according to Grange.
It seems unlikely that the Raptors would ever hire Redick as Nick Nurse’s replacement, given his lack of experience. However, the fact that he got a meeting is an indication that the team is casting a wide net and keeping an open mind in its search for the head coaching.
like our tracker It appears that Redick is at least the 11th candidate to reportedly secure an interview with Toronto.