Ten years ago he was the most hated kid in college basketball. Today, 32-year-old JJ REDICK is the ever-steady starting shooting guard of the Clippers. How’d he get here? It’s all in the details.
Workout complete, JJ Redick is on his way to a local Whole Foods when he answers his phone. “Picking up dinner for the next few nights,” he says as he searches for a spot to park his black Chevy Tahoe. It’s been a busy afternoon, and offseason, for the Clippers shooting guard. Such is life when your wife’s impending labor thrusts you into the role of Mr. Mom.
Take today, for example. Up at 6:30 to watch Team Umizoomi and Blaze and the Monster Machines and other Nick Jr. shows with his 2-year-old son, Knox. Then three hours at the Clippers’ practice facility. Afterward there was a trip to the bank to deposit a check from an escrow account followed by a visit to a local bike shop to fix a busted tire on Knox’s stroller. That repair, dad was told, would take 45 minutes, which is perfect because he wanted to swing by the grocery store anyway. Knox needs more yogurt and Redick needs some ingredients for the pork tacos he plans on whipping up tonight.
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