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May 1, 2025 8:30 AM PT
JJ Redick was about to coach his first game in the NBA, a step into a new life that he was sure he wanted for himself. He was no longer the hotshot Duke star, the aimless former lottery pick, the reliable NBA starter, the trusted vet or famous podcaster.
This was something different.
“You know, I think whatever I envisioned in my previous life, that’s gone,” Redick said. “This is who I am now. I’m a coach.”
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