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J.J. Redick: 5 potential landing spots in 2017 NBA free agency

By Simon Smith

December 25, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard J.J. Redick (4) moves the ball up court against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
December 25, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard J.J. Redick (4) moves the ball up court against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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2. San Antonio Spurs

Redick seems like a natural fit for the San Antonio Spurs on a number of levels.

Their famed culture of selflessness and hard work would fit Redick to a tee. With his renowned ability to play off the ball, combined with a first-class work ethic, Redick would take no time to gain the adulation of head coach Gregg Popovich.

Having being swept by the Golden State Warriors this past postseason, the Spurs have some serious decisions to make this summer. First of all, they are reportedly interested in moving on from shooting guard Danny Green, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. Green was just named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team.

Then there is LaMarcus Aldridge, the five-time All-Star who the Spurs are strongly believed to be shopping. As a source told the San Antonio Express News:

"“They feel it’s time to move on.”"

Furthermore, veteran Pau Gasol recently opted out of his $16 million player option in order to assist with the salary cap situation moving forward.

So while Redick would be an incredible fit, the financial constraints facing the Spurs are likely to make this a difficult arrangement. Already, the Spurs had been linked with point guard Chris Paul, Redick’s teammate with the Clippers, and another veteran point guard, Kyle Lowry.

On a side note, Redick recently sold his nearby Austin mansion which he owned for several years, meaning he’s not a complete stranger to the Texas environment.

Overall, while Redick would be an amazing fit for the perennially contending Spurs, the money he’d be sacrificing means that lining up for San Antonio is likely a pipe dream at this stage.

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