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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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Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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1. Philadelphia 76ers

The Sixers simply tick the most boxes required to satisfy Redick this offseason.

Prior to the 2017 NBA Draft, the Sixers had just $50.8 million on the books for next season, according to Basketball-Reference. Therefore, money is certainly not a hindrance. With perimeter shooting a major priority this summer, Redick clearly fits the bill. Last season, the Sixers ranked 27th in field goal percentage and 25th in three-point percentage.

Redick would provide head coach Brett Brown and the Sixers with the deadly marksman they desperately need. Furthermore, the current Sixers’ roster makeup is incredibly inexperienced. This year’s No. 1 overall pick, Markelle Fultz, is 19 years old and has yet to play an NBA game. The same applies to last year’s No. 1 overall pick, Ben Simmons. Also, emerging star Joel Embiid is only 23 and has played just 31 total games.

Therefore, Redick’s impact both on and off the floor would more than justify his expected hefty salary. Already, a number of news outlets have reported that the Sixers are expected to make a hard push to sign Redick.

Here is an excerpt from Sixers’ beat writer Keith Pompey’s piece on Philly.com:

"“The Sixers desperately need a spot-up shooter, and Redick has become one of the best in the NBA. The unrestricted free agent has averaged 15.8 points and 44.0 percent shooting on three-pointers for the Los Angeles Clippers over the past four seasons. “He also exhausts opponents with constant motion on offense. That’s something the Sixers could use to create space for Joel Embiid on the block and allow Fultz to get more open looks. And Redick is a dream teammate for a pass-first player such as Ben Simmons.”"

A veteran presence is clearly sought after for the Sixers. Last summer, the Sixers offered San Antonio Spurs veteran Manu Ginobili a two-year, $30 million deal, such was their need for a veteran presence on and off the court. This was despite the fact Ginobili was almost 39 at the time of the offer.

Investing heavily in Redick would a wise and prudent move by the Sixers. Coach Brown values high character players, and Redick has certainly displayed this over his 11 seasons in the league.

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Whatever the outcome, it’s fair to say J.J. Redick will be welcoming a sizable payday come July 1.

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