<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"> MOST IMPRESSIVE: J.J. Redick, Magic -- The former college player of the year looked like he was back at Duke University Monday night, almost scoring at will from all over the floor in Orlando's 85-74 defeat of New Jersey. Redick could pick up the scoring load of a departed fellow Duke alum. Redick, who saw only sporadic minutes in 42 games as a rookie for the Magic, had 30 points against the Nets by making 7-of-18 shots, four 3-pointers and all 12 of his free throws. It was a huge performance considering that Redick is basically auditioning for the Magic's vacant starting shooting guard job in front of new coach Stan Van Gundy. The position opened up last week when veteran Grant Hill informed the Magic that he had agreed to sign a two-year, $4 million free-agent contract with the Phoenix Suns. Redick could be replacing the player he idolized as a kid when he was growing up in Virginia as a true-blue Dukie and learned under last season as a NBA rookie. "I definitely feel like there's an opportunity available for me, and that's something that I've already talked to the coaches about," Redick said. "It's July, and they're certainly not promising anything to anybody. I'm just trying to use this week as momentum. I want to try and figure out what I need to work on the rest of the summer and then go into training camp healthy."</div> Source: ESPN
No one has ever questioned his ability to score. Like Van Gundy said, this summer league is mainly to display his defensive capabilities.
What sticks out to me, is that he got to the free throw line 12 times. Good to see Reddick is attacking the basket. instead of just chuckin threes.
