I’m not sure I’ve ever rooted for someone to get a job more than I’m rooting for JJ Redick to get hired by the Lakers. Like, do it right now. Seriously. Don’t let him call the next half of the NBA Finals. Get him out of here.
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I’m just completely at a loss here with Redick. His work on ESPN’s NBA broadcast has mostly been hit-or-miss for me, personally.
He’s got great insight and does a good job of teaching people about the game as it’s going on. That’s a positive. But on the negative side? Whew boy, you can tell that man spends way too much time on Twitter (just like the rest of us.)
That was never more apparent than when Redick called Kyrie Irving an “ethical scorer” during Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Yes, you’re reading that correctly.
For those of you who have no idea what an “ethical scorer” is, it’s a player whose scoring is centered around baiting defenders into fouling and getting to the free throw line. Basically, Irving is just a bucket-getter.
The moment was apt! Irving scored 20 points in the first half of Game 3 and it was amazing. Stepback threes, incredible layups, smooth crossovers. It was a joy to watch.
Kyrie Irving is SIZZLING in the 1st half of Game 3 🔥
20 PTS and 4 3PM on ABC! pic.twitter.com/hDgNqBh5WP
— NBA (@NBA) June 13, 2024
Instead of just saying that like a regular person, Redick went into his NBA Twitter bag and pulled out “ethical scorer,” which undoubtedly confused at least 75 percent of the viewing audience.
Everyone hated this.
The term “ethical scorer” being used on an NBA Finals broadcast. Save us, Pelinka
— Adam Aaronson (@SixersAdam) June 13, 2024
JJ Redick talking about ethical scorers, his plays definitely coming from NBA twitter if he gets a head coaching gig
— OG Anunoby Addict (@PlayoffBoundNYK) June 13, 2024
JJ just said Kyrie is an “ethical scorer” during the NBA FINALS lmaooo this dude is SO online it’s crazy
— Isaac Gutierrez (@byisaacg) June 13, 2024
Did I just hear “ethical scorer” on a Finals broadcast?
— Kyle W (@K_Williamsmedia) June 13, 2024
we went from “mama goes that man” to “oh he’s such an ethical scorer” pic.twitter.com/BisBaPUw2E
— Devin Walker (@Devin_Walker2) June 13, 2024
JJ Redick using the phrase "ethical scorer" 💀
bro is too old to be chronically online
— Betsey (@Betsycashmoney) June 13, 2024
“Ethical scorer” pic.twitter.com/08QLjlWtAH
— DANIEL B (we out) (@danvillainy) June 13, 2024
just heard “ethical scorer” on a national broadcast i’m so over basketball media
— lyle (@lylein6) June 13, 2024
pls get jj redick off of commentary “ethical scorer” “foul hunting” save it for twitter
— jj (@drunkonsunlight) June 13, 2024
No way JJ said ethical scorer 💀
— him woo (@VtecPapi) June 13, 2024
Rob Pelinka, please come get this man. Thanks.
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