No one would blame you for being skeptical of J.J. Redick when the Orlando Magic made him the 11th pick in the 2006 Draft.
Redick had made his name in the college ranks as one of the best shooters in the league — what team does not need shooting? He was polarizing, most of all because he went to Duke and was so unstoppable without being the typical one-on-one superstar guard. Nobody knew if he would translate.
Redick was a specialist when he entered the league. Nobody saw where the league was headed and how influential Redick would be.