JJ Redick knows the first impression of him is less than favorable if it comes before a game.
“Some people think I can be [a bleep] sometimes,” said the 76ers shooting guard, whose regimented pregame routine doesn’t allow for chitchat.
He’ll be respectful to folks who say hello by responding with a “Hi” while quickly walking through the locker room. But there’s definitely no time for interviews or even small talk in front of his locker.
“My pregame routine is literally by the minute,” he said. “I have a plan, I have a goal for every minute.