JJ Redick reflects on “magical” years in Orlando

Before Los Angeles Lakers overturn against Orlando Magic Monday night, the main coach JJ Redick It took a moment They think about his time With a franchise that prepared it almost two decades ago. The former shooting guard, now in his first year as the head coach, spent the first seven seasons of his Toy Career in Orlando, where he made his NBA debit and experienced some of his life’s most beautiful moments.

“I loved my time here. Seven years I spent here was magical,” Redrick said. “Whenever I get back to Orlando, I feel a little nostalgic. I was playing here in the NBA final, but I didn’t get my retired jersey, but I didn’t have retirement, but I didn’t have retirement on the half-time.

Redick was also joking about a famous vision still hanging in the arena.

“At some point I will talk to Joel Glass and try to get me out of 2012. Years filmed from the wall,” he said with laughter. “But this is a special place. I think the first time was Pro and you integrated into the community of people and that feeling of belonging in place never leaves. Orlando is it for me.”

Return JJ Redick corrupt like Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner Lead Magic next to Lakers

Redick, 11. Magic in the NBA draft NBA 2006 year, appeared in 396 franchise games. He has broke up 9.2 points, 1.9 helps 1.8 rebounds while shooting 39.8 percent from three points. He was a key associate of Magicir 2009. year on the NBA final, where the team eventually fell on Lakers in five games.

Now coaching the team with the team who denied the Championship Ring, JJ Redick played a key role in reviving Lakers this season. Los Angeles entered on Monday with 43-27 records, sitting the fourth in the Western Conference. From 17. January, Lakers published the fourth-best record at the NBA at 22-11, including winning the conquest in eight games – their longest since the title season 2019-20.

Despite the swing, Magic spoiled redick’s recycle with a win from 118-106. Franz Wagner fought all the shooters with 32 points, nine assistations, five rebounds and theft, while Paolo Banchero added 30 points, seven rebounds, help and block. Their combined effort placed them in a rare company Retains only Shakuille O’Neal and Penny Hardai for the most 30 tons games In the same competition, the Duo in the history of the franchise.

The victory has improved Orlando’s record at 35-38. The team will Travel to face Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday (18-53)The goal is to complete the season season. The magic previously defeated Hornets before the All-Star break, with Bancheron scoring 24 points and discard six assists.

The Loss fell on Lakers at 43-28 in season. The team will continue with the road trip with four games on Wednesday evening against Indiana Pacer (42-29), which currently drives five to win five plays. The game will be fired at 19:30 ET and will be television nationally on the ESPN.