Redick as coach

[DukeDenver]

I've been listening to Jonathan Clay Redick's podcast lately and he really seems like a future coach. I base this off of what I've seen from him over the last 15 years too. The guy is just mentally quick and has a way with people that is hard to describe. His perspective of things is unique. I like that he's a bit irreverent but very professional at the same time (remind you of anyone). I hope we at least try to get him on the coaching staff when he's done playing professionally. Even though it would be risky, I think he could go right into the head coach position. I think it would be equally risky to not offer him the head job. There are NBA teams already courting him for their coaching staffs, and the guy still has 3-4 years of playing ahead of him. What are y'all's thoughts?

 

[DukeRulesBasketball]

I've been listening to Jonathan Clay Redick's podcast lately and he really seems like a future coach. I base this off of what I've seen from him over the last 15 years too. The guy is just mentally quick and has a way with people that is hard to describe. His perspective of things is unique. I like that he's a bit irreverent but very professional at the same time (remind you of anyone). I hope we at least try to get him on the coaching staff when he's done playing professionally. Even though it would be risky, I think he could go right into the head coach position. I think it would be equally risky to not offer him the head job. There are NBA teams already courting him for their coaching staffs, and the guy still has 3-4 years of playing ahead of him. What are y'all's thoughts?

I would love to see JJ on the sidelines coaching someday! Always will be my favorite player to wear Duke Blue!

 

[DukefanKY]

I think it would be great to see JJ back in Cameron!

 

[skysdad]

Might as well add his name to the long list. OFC

 

[Dattier]

I've been listening to Jonathan Clay Redick's podcast lately and he really seems like a future coach.

I love his podcast for many of the same things you mentioned. I strongly disagree about this, though. He seems to want to avoid anything that will take him away from his family so much.

 

[DukeDenver]

I love his podcast for many of the same things you mentioned. I strongly disagree about this, though. He seems to want to avoid anything that will take him away from his family so much.

That is indeed true for now. I think he might have more time for his fam as a college coach, as compared to a pro job. Also, kids eventually grow up and require less of your time, so things might change for him in that regard. He just wants stability.

 

[timo0402]

That is indeed true for now. I think he might have more time for his fam as a college coach, as compared to a pro job. Also, kids eventually grow up and require less of your time, so things might change for him in that regard. He just wants stability.

I think it's the opposite. You have a lot more time as a pro coach, once your season is over you don't have to worry about recruiting, which let's face it at this point is a full time job in itself. Both jobs take you away from your family a ton which is why I agree with Datt, that it will be a long time before that happens since both of his kids are like 1 and 2 years old.

 

[Dattier]

That is indeed true for now. I think he might have more time for his fam as a college coach, as compared to a pro job. Also, kids eventually grow up and require less of your time, so things might change for him in that regard. He just wants stability.

I only discovered his podcast recently so I've been listening to all the back episodes. The one w/ Steve Nash gave me the impression that when you take the competitive angle out of it, he's unlikely to pick up a ball frequently until his son shows interest.

He has all the tools to coach, I think, but he just seems like he wants to try something else. He has a lot of interests, as the podcast shows. You're right that things may change. I think it has to be pretty hard to step away entirely from a game he clearly loves.

 

[DukeDenver]

I only discovered his podcast recently so I've been listening to all the back episodes. The one w/ Steve Nash gave me the impression that when you take the competitive angle out of it, he's unlikely to pick up a ball frequently until his son shows interest.

He has all the tools to coach, I think, but he just seems like he wants to try something else. He has a lot of interests, as the podcast shows. You're right that things may change. I think it has to be pretty hard to step away entirely from a game he clearly loves.

I feel like he's our brightest former player under K, and there are a bunch of smart guys in that group. Smarts aren't everything, but he's got charisma and work ethic too.

 

[timo0402]

I feel like he's our brightest former player under K, and there are a bunch of smart guys in that group. Smarts aren't everything, but he's got charisma and work ethic too.

I'd certainly be a fan of it

 

[DukeDenver]

I think it's the opposite. You have a lot more time as a pro coach, once your season is over you don't have to worry about recruiting, which let's face it at this point is a full time job in itself. Both jobs take you away from your family a ton which is why I agree with Datt, that it will be a long time before that happens since both of his kids are like 1 and 2 years old.

True, recruiting certainly fills up the calendar. Even so, there's less air travel and a shorter season in college ball. It's also easier to include your family with your work on a college campus. It's up to JJ how much he wants to push the pedal. It won't be for the money with him. He'd be great at many things, including being a full time dad and husband. I'm just being a greedy fan. Do it for me JJ!