Bulls sign JJ Reddick

[El Kabong]

From Twitter

http://twitter.com/chadfordinsider/status/18170230821

Breaking: Bulls sign J.J. Redick to a 3 year, $20M offer sheet according to sources. Link coming ...

[heyhey]

WOW. Bulls just became title contenders IMO.

[Gundress]

Bulls>>>>>>heat

[OneMoreSucka]

Bulls starting to look very impressive

[InspiredLebowski]

Remember when JJ Redick was that white bust from Duke?

[El Kabong]

He's a better starter then Korver. Question is do the Magic match?

[MaxFly]

Rose
Reddick
Deng
Boozer
Noah


I like that lineup...

[Reverend Hoops]

JJ is the man. He should start over Korver definitely.

[Captain Kirk]

Yes!
http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/6065/18989i.gif

[ElPigto]

I love it. JJ Reddick has really become an awesome player the last few years. He came into the league not having any game besides scoring. Now he has become a better defender and a better passer, plus he still can shoot the rock. I love this move for the Bulls because JJ deserves more playing time and a Korver/Reddick/Deng rotation should really uplift the Bulls into the 3-6 seed in the East.

[D-Rose]

From Yahoo

[QUOTE]Orlando Magic restricted free-agent guard J.J. Redick(notes) is close to signing a three-year offer sheet worth about $19 million with the Chicago Bulls, a league executive told Yahoo! Sports.

Redick could sign the agreement as soon as the weekend, a source said.

The Bulls signed free-agent guard Kyle Korver(notes) to a three-year, $15 million contract on Friday.

Once the sheet is signed, the Magic will have seven days to match and keep Redick.

Redick became a valuable member of Orlando

[El Kabong]

From Yahoo



I guarantee that the Magic will match, it's a reasonable price and the Miami Thrice is only further motivation.
Maybe the Bulls front loaded it? Like give him $8 or $9 million in the first year, that way it'll end up costing the Magic $16-$18 million because of the luxury tax. That's what teams tend to do when signing RFA's.

[GOBB]

How does he get more than Kyle Korver? Wow.

[knickballer]

Nice signing. He's the ultimate team player. He'll play tough defense, hustle, hit his 3points, high character guy, versatile, etc. Perfect fir.. He's also a great 3 point shooter as well. Players like Reddick is what helps you win championships..

[Done_And_Done]

Wowzers...

The bulls just simulatniously added 2 of the leagues deadliest perimeter threats...

Not bad.... Not bad at all

[Batz]

How does he get more than Kyle Korver? Wow.
Cuz he plays some D... :confusedshrug:

[knickballer]

How does he get more than Kyle Korver? Wow.

He's twice the player Korver is.

[InspiredLebowski]

So $5mm for Korver, about $6.6 for Redick, $15 for Boozer, 26.6 total. What's that leave Chicago with, anything?

Those're all just flat deal amounts, I'm not about to adjust for the raises to make the numbers accurate, but they're close enough for this exercise.

[drinkingforfun]

I love it. JJ Reddick has really become an awesome player the last few years. He came into the league not having any game besides scoring. Now he has become a better defender and a better passer, plus he still can shoot the rock. I love this move for the Bulls because JJ deserves more playing time and a Korver/Reddick/Deng rotation should really uplift the Bulls into the 3-6 seed in the East.

He would be a good addition to the Bulls but I really think that he is just a product of playing with Dwight Howard.

[ElPigto]

How does he get more than Kyle Korver? Wow.

IMO, he is better than Korver.

[LT Ice Cream]

lol at how many people think this is gonna significantly help the Bulls.

[knickballer]

So $5mm for Korver, about $6.6 for Redick, $15 for Boozer, 26.6 total. What's that leave Chicago with, anything?

Those're all just flat deal amounts, I'm not about to adjust for the raises to make the numbers accurate, but they're close enough for this exercise.

I think boozer makes around 13.5 for the 1st year. They had room for 2 max FA's so I think they have around like $6mil or more left.

[El Kabong]

Cuz he plays some D... :confusedshrug:
Defence!

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HNjQK_d0V14/R85QaLlw2XI/AAAAAAAABDg/k--TA3vEKJA/s1600/rmccants_400_080226.jpg

[ElPigto]

He would be a good addition to the Bulls but I really think that he is just a product of playing with Dwight Howard.

No way Bro. I won't say I watch the Magic religiously or anything like that, but I have caught a lot of Magic playoff games and I love what JJ has brought to that team. His first two years in the league were crap and I thought he was going to be a bust along with Adam Morrison, but JJ really pulled himself together and worked hard on his game. His last two season, although not spectacular have been good and he has really shown A LOT of improvement in his game.

I mean just the fact that he has gotten stronger, is a better defender and is a better passer proves to me that he put in a lot of work in the summer.

[Done_And_Done]

He would be a good addition to the Bulls but I really think that he is just a product of playing with Dwight Howard.

Having a force such as D-12 surmount the paint is always gunna be a beneficial factor to a player who's specialty is outside shooting but you can't deny the fact that JJ has improved by leaps & bounds throughout the pass few years...

IMO - He'll be fine & divine as red wine...

[GOBB]

He's twice the player Korver is.

Not even.


IMO, he is better than Korver.

How so?

[ImDaBaron]

According to the Chicago Tribune

The Bulls front loaded the deal to make it more difficult for the Magic to match it.

[Captain Kirk]

Defence!

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HNjQK_d0V14/R85QaLlw2XI/AAAAAAAABDg/k--TA3vEKJA/s1600/rmccants_400_080226.jpg

:roll:

[dbugz]

Bulls basically bring back Hinrich in Chicago :lol

[InspiredLebowski]

I think boozer makes around 13.5 for the 1st year. They had room for 2 max FA's so I think they have around like $6mil or more left.
They should bring Theo Ratliff back

[SinJackal]

I don't think they should have gotten both guys. Just one. They're locking up their cap space for years for average players, that is foolish.

Maybe I'm just not 'getting it', but why pay basically 11.5m a year for two platoon SGs? It's confusing. . .

[Go Getter]

Defence!

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HNjQK_d0V14/R85QaLlw2XI/AAAAAAAABDg/k--TA3vEKJA/s1600/rmccants_400_080226.jpg
Korver is an underrated defender...he can't stick the big dogs and he's a rotation player and not a starter but he can be pesky.

[Draz]

I love it. JJ Reddick has really become an awesome player the last few years. He came into the league not having any game besides scoring. Now he has become a better defender and a better passer, plus he still can shoot the rock. I love this move for the Bulls because JJ deserves more playing time and a Korver/Reddick/Deng rotation should really uplift the Bulls into the 3-6 seed in the East.

Wow, Lebrons going to start sucking his own dick now. I just became a bulls fan particially I love JJ he's a monster!

[El Kabong]

I don't think they should have gotten both guys. Just one. They're locking up their cap space for years for average players, that is foolish.

Maybe I'm just not 'getting it', but why pay basically 11.5m a year for two platoon SGs? It's confusing. . .
They're 3 year deals. That's about a right amount for them. It's not like they did what Charlotte did and signed a guy like Matt Carroll for 6 years.

[D-Rose]

I'm reading on twitter his starting salary would be 7 million. Smart by CHI to front load the offer.

[Go Getter]

I don't think they should have gotten both guys. Just one. They're locking up their cap space for years for average players, that is foolish.

Maybe I'm just not 'getting it', but why pay basically 11.5m a year for two platoon SGs? It's confusing. . .


Well first of all we don't know if it is done. I think everyone can agree Mike Miller would have been better.

JJ can play the point somr he is a combo guard.

The thing that's good about this is that we have the shooting we need around Rose. We can always make an in season trade/pickup.

[Bigsmoke]

we need more defense dawg

We cant defend the Heat with these new caucasians we are getting

[ImDaBaron]

we need more defense dawg

We cant defend the Heat with these new caucasian we are getting


Shouldnt be talking because the Heat have no defense either

[AK47DR91]

Great move if they do sign him. Bulls got two players I really like Noah and Redick.

[Bigsmoke]

Shouldnt be talking because the Heat have no defense either

Bosh and Miller are the only guys that arent great defenders by looking at there roster. Chamers isnt as good as a defender like he was in his college days but he get steals like a poor hungry black guy in the middle of Beverly Hills

[Jacks3]

Damn Bulls are stacked.
Rose/Boozer/Noah/Deng/Korver/Reddick/Gibson. Holy crap.

[Go Getter]

we need more defense dawg.

You right.

Korver is really a SF/SG and JJ is a combo guard.

We need a defensive 2 and we're set if Miller resigns and Asik is serviceable.

[Indian guy]

Uhh, not sure about this one either. We're certainly counting a lot on Thibodeau's genius on D.

[SinJackal]

Well first of all we don't know if it is done. I think everyone can agree Mike Miller would have been better.

JJ can play the point somr he is a combo guard.

The thing that's good about this is that we have the shooting we need around Rose. We can always make an in season trade/pickup.

I don't mind JJ as much as Korver. I don't see how a "3pt shooting white guy", which is basically all Korver is, is worth 5m a year. Just my opinion. I'd rather have still had Hinrich, since at least he can play D properly.

And yeah. ..Miller would've been way better. It still seems like they have had a deal with Miller in place well before the announcement even happened. . .'cause Chi could have offered plenty more than Miami is.

[bagelred]

Orlando is going to match it.

No one thought they'd match Gortat and they did. Same thing.

[ImDaBaron]

Orlando is going to match it.

No one thought they'd match Gortat and they did. Same thing.


http://twitter.com/CSNBullsInsider

Says Orlando will NOT match it

[Go Getter]

I don't mind JJ as much as Korver. I don't see how a "3pt shooting white guy", which is basically all Korver is, is worth 5m a year. Just my opinion. I'd rather have still had Hinrich, since at least he can play D properly.

And yeah. ..Miller would've been way better. It still seems like they have had a deal with Miller in place well before the announcement even happened. . .'cause Chi could have offered plenty more than Miami is.

What's funny is we now have Korver, Almond, and Booze from the Jazz.

[veilside23]

wow just wow. they already have korver and now this. they should pick from either one and get a back up c or a realy start sg. lol they could have gotten morrow instead of these two guys .seriously. is this the after shock of not having to sign lebron or wade?

dont get me wrong both can shoot both can guard but not a starting sg .
plus they offered both guys with a contract for a long time :D. rose might walk away if he wont get a title in the next three years.

[D-Rose]

http://twitter.com/CSNBullsInsider

Says Orlando will NOT match it
No, it says NOT expected to match. Just like they weren't expected to match Gortat.

[bagelred]

http://twitter.com/CSNBullsInsider

Says Orlando will NOT match it

OK, we'll see. But they said the exact same thing about Gortat. No one thought they'd match.

[ImDaBaron]

No, it says NOT expected to match. Just like they weren't expected to match Gortat.


Ill trust them on this....we did make it hard for them to match it

[boozehound]

So $5mm for Korver, about $6.6 for Redick, $15 for Boozer, 26.6 total. What's that leave Chicago with, anything?

Those're all just flat deal amounts, I'm not about to adjust for the raises to make the numbers accurate, but they're close enough for this exercise.
heres an easy way to do it. for a 5 year deal, divide the total by 5.85 to account for the raises (assuming max raises). a 4 year deal is 4.51, 3 yr=3.255.


so for reddicks deal at 19 mil, it starts at 5.84, just about the midlevel.
boozers is 13.67
and korver's = 4.61

for a total of 24.1 mil or so. And they have something over 30 IIRC.

it doesnt matter, since the magic match this offer

[boozehound]

They should bring Theo Ratliff back
actually, they should.

wonder what the frontloaded deal for JJ is?

[D-Rose]

actually, they should.

wonder what the frontloaded deal for JJ is?
7 mill

[JustinJDW]

I don't think they should have gotten both guys. Just one. They're locking up their cap space for years for average players, that is foolish.

Maybe I'm just not 'getting it', but why pay basically 11.5m a year for two platoon SGs? It's confusing. . .I was thinking the same thing! And don't they also have Flip Murray?

[SinJackal]

OK, we'll see. But they said the exact same thing about Gortat. No one thought they'd match.

Yeah but the Gortat situation was really awkward all season long. . .Do you really think they will do that again?

Bulls likely front loaded the deal too. Magic gonna have to pay if they wanna keep the dude.

[boozehound]

You right.

Korver is really a SF/SG and JJ is a combo guard.

We need a defensive 2 and we're set if Miller resigns and Asik is serviceable.
exactly. each guy covers 2 spots and both are very solid perimeter shooters. exactly what chi needs. May be a bit much for them, but did you see what darko/amir/gooden got? market is inflated.

[InspiredLebowski]

actually, they should.

wonder what the frontloaded deal for JJ is?
Of course they should. I'm a GM in waiting, if the Pacers would ever stop sending me stock "thank you for your interest, unfortunately at this time..." letters anyway.

At first I thought that was a bit steep for Redick, but if it's frontloaded it makes sense in this market. Not like there's another major piece to go after, the remaining years would be solidly priced.

[boozehound]

wow just wow. they already have korver and now this. they should pick from either one and get a back up c or a realy start sg. lol they could have gotten morrow instead of these two guys .seriously. is this the after shock of not having to sign lebron or wade?

dont get me wrong both can shoot both can guard but not a starting sg .
plus they offered both guys with a contract for a long time :D. rose might walk away if he wont get a title in the next three years.
uh, 3 years is not a long deal by any stretch in the nba.


and tony morrow is not better than either of these cats

[visirale]

They better match it. If they'll overpay Rashard Lewis and take on VC's bloated contract, they better pay what amounts to a reasonable price for a player we drafted and developed. I hope JJ starts next year over VC...

[TheKokHammer]

Here's what the Bulls fans that are down on the Reddick signing (especially after Korver) don't get. Not only is Reddick a winner, he fills a CHI need and he's addition by subtraction from one of their big competitors in the East. Even if ORL matches, it's a lot of $$ that puts them in a worse spot down the line a few years too. Plus they still have more $$ under the cap...since Bulls never release contract #'s immed these last few are approximate but...

CAP 58.1 MM

Deng 11.4MM (46.7 remain), Rose 5.5 MM (41.2), Noah 3.1MM (37.1), Johnson 1.7MM (35.4), Gibson 1.1 (34.3), ....Boozer 15.2MM (19.1), Korver 5.0MM (14.1), Asik 1.2MM (12.9), Redick 7.0 (5.9MM)....so Bulls should have about 6MM still under cap and then can still sign MIN guys after that...maybe Brad Miller or Ronnie Brewer and 2-4 MIN guys (a'la Acie Law, Flip Murray, some other big thugs to clothesline LBJ and Wade )...Thoughts??

[gts]

orlando will match it, unless they have something better brewing... they just let the bulls set the market price on jj...

[rosonviyavong]

COME ON JJ GET TO THE BULLS!! You're the next MJ I can see it now ..

[Chi-Van City]

JJ will be our Jeff Hornacek

[Grinder]

Are they trying to form a team of Duke alumni? Deng, Boozer and Redick. Might as well sign Brian Zoubek and Demarcus Nelson to fill out the roster. :oldlol:

[TheKokHammer]

Here's what the Bulls fans that are down on the Reddick signing (especially after Korver) don't get. Not only is Reddick a winner, he fills a CHI need and he's addition by subtraction from one of their big competitors in the East. Even if ORL matches, it's a lot of $$ that puts them in a worse spot down the line a few years too. Plus they still have more $$ under the cap...since Bulls never release contract #'s immed these last few are approximate but...

CAP 58.1 MM

Deng 11.4MM (46.7 remain), Rose 5.5 MM (41.2), Noah 3.1MM (37.1), Johnson 1.7MM (35.4), Gibson 1.1 (34.3), ....Boozer 15.2MM (19.1), Korver 5.0MM (14.1), Asik 1.2MM (12.9), Redick 7.0 (5.9MM)....so Bulls should have about 6MM still under cap and then can still sign MIN guys after that...maybe Brad Miller or Ronnie Brewer and 2-4 MIN guys (a'la Acie Law, Flip Murray, some other big thugs to clothesline LBJ and Wade )...Thoughts??


Also, I forgot some decent guys on the Bulls Summer League roster..Matt Bouldin (Gonzaga), Samardo Samuels (Louisville), and AJ Ogilvy and Derrick Byers (Vandy) - more possibilities

[Burgz]

the bulls are just trying sign all the shooters available haha

no shooters for you miami!

[blacknapalm]

this is a great pickup. reddick is slowly improving and getting better at making decisions on the court. he's a better shooter than hinrich was and makes orlando rely on VC even more which is not good. chicago is gonna be a top 5 team next year, book it.

[mentallooser]

As a fan of the magic I'd hate to see JJ disappear like that. If they can't match, then they need to find someone enough like him from somewhere to replace what he brought to the team.

[Nets fan 93]

Are they trying to form a team of Duke alumni? Deng, Boozer and Redick. Might as well sign Brian Zoubek and Demarcus Nelson to fill out the roster. :oldlol:
Zoubek was signed by the Nets a week or so ago...

[(e)]

FYI to about 90% of the posters in this thread.

It's Redick, not Red-dick.

[It's A VC3!!!]

Damn, JJ Redick was a great player off the bench and all I can say is that Chicago Bulls fans will watch this guy hit some big shots and be amazed.

[Nets fan 93]

FYI to about 90% of the posters in this thread.

It's Redick, not Red-dick.
LOL that's what I was thinking.

Overpaid though....Along with Outlaw and Gooden.

[Draz]

Lol I hope he does gets signed haha no shooters for Mia.

[Kingsfans818]

He's a better starter then Korver. Question is do the Magic match?

is Redick worth $13 million a year? lol

[wally_world]

:rockon:

Redick is gonna be solid. Bulls officially my 3rd fav team!

[Quata]

booze, jj and korver make bulls my 2nd favourite team out east, really hoping orlando don't match.

[2LeTTeRS]

I love this move for Chicago, before yesterday their biggest problem was a lack of outside shooting. Now with Korver and hopefully Reddick this problem is long gone. I probably still would have went with Morrow instead (who does the same thing for about $1-$2 mil less a year), but still can't hate on taking the guy with playoff experience.

What are the chances that the Magic don't match though? They really can't afford to lose both Redick and Barnes this summer can they?

[DaniloGallinari]

People commenting on Redick, saying he doesn't play defense, are stupid. He's one of the best defenders in the league at SG! Are you kidding me?

[Magic Vinsanity]

I think Magic match. Sure, it will end up costing them $12 million for this season but VC's $20 million comes off next season, so if Orlando are willing to pay the tax for 1 season on Redick, it will be worth it.

He will be our starter once Vince leaves, Orlando need him to stay, I think they will match. If they dont, Orlando are in trouble, they are dropping down the pecking order fast!

[poido123]

I think Magic match. Sure, it will end up costing them $12 million for this season but VC's $20 million comes off next season, so if Orlando are willing to pay the tax for 1 season on Redick, it will be worth it.

He will be our starter once Vince leaves, Orlando need him to stay, I think they will match. If they dont, Orlando are in trouble, they are dropping down the pecking order fast!

A little nervous?? Bulls have been the sleeping giant for the last few years, now with boozer to fill PF, and hopefully redick to slot into SG, amd Korver off the bench, this team can match it with the big boys, dont worry...if orlando lose redick, they have gone backwards, and if you want a team out there to contend the heat, the bulls are ready and waiting, BRING IT!!! :pimp:

[Bigsmoke]

People commenting on Redick, saying he doesn't play defense, are stupid. He's one of the best defenders in the league at SG! Are you kidding me?

not really

[postmupndunkit]

WHOOOO! THIS IS WHAT IM TAAAAAHNBOUT! JJ IS THE MAN! ALWAYS BEEN! HE WILL HAVE AVERAGE 17/2/1/ AS A STARTER W/ THE BULLS. Hopefully his D-fense will improve but DAMN!!!! The Bulls aint playing! It's about time CHICAGO!

[Magic Vinsanity]

A little nervous?? Bulls have been the sleeping giant for the last few years, now with boozer to fill PF, and hopefully redick to slot into SG, amd Korver off the bench, this team can match it with the big boys, dont worry...if orlando lose redick, they have gone backwards, and if you want a team out there to contend the heat, the bulls are ready and waiting, BRING IT!!! :pimp:

Bulls are a good team on paper and I'm sure they will be a 3-4 seed in the east. I still dont believe they are as good as Orlando, with or without Redick. My opinion.

[HylianNightmare]

****, the magic better match

[Magic Vinsanity]

Otis Smith says he 'anticipates' that Orlando will match.

[boozehound]

I think Magic match. Sure, it will end up costing them $12 million for this season but VC's $20 million comes off next season, so if Orlando are willing to pay the tax for 1 season on Redick, it will be worth it.

He will be our starter once Vince leaves, Orlando need him to stay, I think they will match. If they dont, Orlando are in trouble, they are dropping down the pecking order fast!
14 million. its front ended. they should match anyways

and while reddick is a solid defender, "one of the best defending shooting guards" is a little much

[Take Your Lumps]

I'd be shocked if the Magic don't match.

SVG has been raving about JJ all summer

[Captain Kirk]

I really hope they don't match...

[bballer]

2 knock down shooters on one team. :bowdown: :bowdown:

[SinJackal]

The 2010-2011 season: The Chronicles of Reddick.

[TheKokHammer]

I'd be shocked if the Magic don't match.

SVG has been raving about JJ all summer


He's actually been raving about DD all summer...Dunkin Dounts.

[Samurai Swoosh]

Fantastic signing for the Bulls. Excellent role player, who continues to improves, plays very good defense, and is obviously one hell of a shooter. I bring Deng off the bench for scoring. Having Reddick / Korver on the permiter frees up SOOOOOO much room for Boozer on the block, and for Rose to continually BREAK people off the dribble ... and doesn't force Rose to dilute his game by trying to shoot long 3 point shots.

[ElPigto]

14 million. its front ended. they should match anyways

and while reddick is a solid defender, "one of the best defending shooting guards" is a little much

If you ask me, he went a bit overboard with that comment.

[Agent_Zero]

bulls are the darkhorse to knock miami out of the playoffs if they meet

[Revelation]

Anyone who thinks Redick is a poor defender has obviously not watched him play. I would say he's one of the better SG defenders in the league.

[Captain Kirk]

Anyone who thinks Redick is a poor defender has obviously not watched him play. I would say he's one of the better SG defenders in the league.

Yes he has really improved leaps and bounds over the last two seasons. Notice how much better Orlando played when Vince or Jameer played with JJ rather than one another.

[lacasner]

I heard Reddick's wingspan is only 6'2".

[SCdac]

Reddick is going to be the next Kerr :cheers:

http://readjack.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/kerr3.jpg

But for real how long does Orlando have to match it? you get the feeling they like him in Orlando. Carter aint exactly getting younger, Pietrus has a player option after next season, and Duhon isn't much of a shooter.

[Kingsfans818]

Bulls basically bring back Hinrich in Chicago :lol

actually they would of been better off with Hinrich's toughness/defensive ability IMO

[Go Getter]

Fantastic signing for the Bulls. Excellent role player, who continues to improves, plays very good defense, and is obviously one hell of a shooter. I bring Deng off the bench for scoring. Having Reddick / Korver on the permiter frees up SOOOOOO much room for Boozer on the block, and for Rose to continually BREAK people off the dribble ... and doesn't force Rose to dilute his game by trying to shoot long 3 point shots.


REddick is NOT a very good defender [decent at best and that's being generous] and Korver is not a full-time starter either.

Deng needs to start because JJ/KK will get abused defensively.

Imagine JJ and KK versus Lebron and Wade on the Heat for example.

We get owned big time....

[DuMa]

only 3 years and 19 million? i bet he wouldve gotten more from portland knowing what they offered mathews

[New York Knicks]

Reddick is going to be the next Kerr :cheers:

http://readjack.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/kerr3.jpg

But for real how long does Orlando have to match it? you get the feeling they like him in Orlando. Carter aint exactly getting younger, Pietrus has a player option after next season, and Duhon isn't much of a shooter.
Lol. He's 10 times the player Kerr was.

[Go Getter]

Lol. He's 10 times the player Kerr was.
yeah okay.


JJ is mad overrated...he's good and I wish him well but he's had like HALF of a good season and everyone's ready to slobber all over his jock.

[Torious]

I like it. Man, the Eastern Conference has the potential to be very entertaining next season.

[Captain Kirk]

yeah okay.


JJ is mad overrated...he's good and I wish him well but he's had like HALF of a good season and everyone's ready to slobber all over his jock.

I don't know. Even when his shot isn't falling you can still rely on him to play defense, drive, and create for others. He did that regularly for Orlando, which is why I think they may match. I'm hoping they don't and Nelson/Carter end up in NO for Paul.

[NYCgimmeBron]

I'm Officially a Chicago Fan after Lebron's Treachery

[Go Getter]

I don't know. Even when his shot isn't falling you can still rely on him to play defense, drive, and create for others. He did that regularly for Orlando, which is why I think they may match. I'm hoping they don't and Nelson/Carter end up in NO for Paul.


People are overstating his defensive prowess imo.

He plays hard all the time and at least gives defensive effort every game which is more than I can say about most of the NBA but I've been hearing all sorts of outlandish things about his d lately--like he can stick D. Wade.....:roll:

[blacknapalm]

actually they would of been better off with Hinrich's toughness/defensive ability IMO

not if you factor in hinrich's lack of lateral speed that has declined. redick is a gritty defender, maybe not a hinrich in his prime, but still a good defender. he's a better shooter and has youth and confidence on his side. hinrich was a better playmaker but the way chicago is set up, i think redick is an upgrade.

[Captain Kirk]

People are overstating his defensive prowess imo.

He plays hard all the time and at least gives defensive effort every game which is more than I can say about most of the NBA but I've been hearing all sorts of outlandish things about his d lately--like he can stick D. Wade.....:roll:

Yeah that is laughable:oldlol:, because as much as I want him in Chicago, the Bulls would still be pretty weak at the 2 spot.

[ReturnofJPR]

I'm going to love watching this team beat down the Miami Hate. :pimp:

[visirale]

Ask Ray Allen about JJ's defense... especially in the 2009 playoffs.