July 02, 2017
The way things work in the NBA at this time this year, news usually breaks with a “Woj Bomb.” J.J. Redick signing a one-year, $23 million deal with your Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday afternoon was no different:
JJ Redick has agreed to a one-year, $23 million deal with the 76ers, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2017
JJ Redick on agreement with 76ers: "It's where I wanted to be."
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2017
How about that for some real, live Sixers free agency news? It was a surprise to most that the 33-year-old Redick took only a one-year contract, but the Sixers ponied up the short-term money and offered him a defined role as the veteran starting shooting guard on a team that desperately needs the floor spacing he brings to the offensive end of the floor.
But we have all the time in the world to talk about the on-court fit. Redick, who hosts a very good podcast in addition to running off screens and knocking down triples, is also social media savvy. Remember, he kicked off the whole DeAndre Jordan emoji war a couple years ago:
🚙
— JJ Redick (@JJRedick) July 8, 2015
And after he agreed to a deal with the Sixers, Redick took to Twitter:
Trust the process
— JJ Redick (@JJRedick) July 1, 2017
It’s safe to say that Sixers fans and players were generally pretty excited about the prospect of Redick playing in Philly. Here are some of the best reactions from Twitter, starting with who else but…
Trust The Process..... Guys it's happening #TrustBC
— Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) July 1, 2017
MORE ASSISTS #TheProcess pic.twitter.com/8HZ96HfTV1
— Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) July 1, 2017
👀
— Markelle Fultz (@MarkelleF) July 1, 2017
👀👀👀
— Robert Covington (@Holla_At_Rob33) July 1, 2017
Just up from a nap and....👀 https://t.co/YMaUFvgpPf
— Marc Zumoff (@marczumoff) July 1, 2017
Awwright https://t.co/JsomEZ1FyA
— Alaa Abdelnaby (@alaatweets) July 1, 2017
I'm very excited about the @sixers right now
— LD (@lildickytweets) July 2, 2017
rollin' up to the playoffs like pic.twitter.com/jlHHD0Kvsj
— Did the Sixers Win? (@DidTheSixersWin) July 1, 2017
Embiid 40%+ from 3 next season confirmed pic.twitter.com/xvAukvbJAr
— max (@MaxRappaport) July 1, 2017
Let's go!! Shooters shoot! Welcome to Philly https://t.co/3wKJyQ605S
— Lane Johnson (@Lanejohnson65) July 1, 2017
— shamus (@shamus_clancy) July 1, 2017
Really expected Redick to find a longer term deal. Really like the 1 year, big money deal.
— Derek Bodner (@DerekBodnerNBA) July 1, 2017
I will take JJ Redick for one year 100 times out of 100.
— Spike Eskin (@SpikeEskin) July 1, 2017
Fultz
— Michael Levin (@Michael_Levin) July 1, 2017
Redick
Covington
Simmons
Embiid
we'll all know.
JJ Redick turned down longer-term offers from both the Minnesota Timberwolves and Brooklyn Nets to sign with Sixers, per source.
— Kyle Neubeck (@KyleNeubeck) July 1, 2017
Sick of ring chasers like JJ Redick and Amir Johnson signing with a team like the Sixers. Bad for the league.
— Jeff McDev (@JeffMcDev) July 1, 2017
The Sixers are making the playoffs https://t.co/qNtsM557Y0
— Pablo S. Torre (@PabloTorre) July 1, 2017
17-18 EAST PLAYOFFS:
— mauriice (@tallmaurice) July 1, 2017
1. Cavs
2. Wizards
3. Sixers
4. Celtics
5. Bucks
6. Raptors
7. Bulls
8. NCAA Champion per new rule
I'd love if the 76ers utilize JJ Redick more creatively than he was in LA. Imagine on-ball screen actions with Redick screening for Simmons.
— Kevin O'Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) July 1, 2017
Philly is everyone's new favorite team and how can you be mad at that? I'm so here for the 76ers and the process.
— Oliver Maroney (@OMaroneyNBA) July 1, 2017
I like what Philly is doing. They needed vets and more professionalism, they needed shooting and they needed 2018 flexibility.
— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) July 1, 2017
Love JJ Redick for Philly. Perfect next to Fultz but more importantly brings a competitive fire and professionalism those youngsters need.
— Mike Schmitz (@Mike_Schmitz) July 1, 2017
I did not see Redick agreeing to a one-year deal. Was wrong about that. Fits what they need, will be a great mentor to the young guys.
— Zach Lowe (@ZachLowe_NBA) July 1, 2017
Mood: pic.twitter.com/hwxR0bKv9x
— Life of a Philly Fan (@PhillyFanLife) July 1, 2017
Over the last 2 seasons, nobody’s been more 💰 from three than JJ Redick. pic.twitter.com/rHgc88Jsap
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) July 1, 2017
Starters:
— johnwintertweet (@johnwintertweet) June 30, 2017
Fultz
Redick(?)
Covington
Simmons
Embiid
Second unit:
TJ
TLC
Korkmaz
Saric
Holmes
Holy hell, guys. We've got ourselves a team.
Trusting the process begins with trust. Today is a good day. 🏀📈
— Alex Rucker (@Alex_Rucker) July 1, 2017
2012-13 Sixers v 2017-18 Sixers
— Patrick (@PatrickMCausey) July 1, 2017
We all know. #TTP pic.twitter.com/08AESJOCKv
Hinkie to Colangelo is the new lob city.
— Charlotte (@SnowmanEmbiid) July 1, 2017
Can someone please photoshop Hinkie and Colangelo into this alley oop photo? Thank you. pic.twitter.com/3JH9UzYA6P
— Alex Smith (@Alex_SmithPHI) July 1, 2017
Meanwhile Bryan Colangelo is having a pretty good offseason!!! 😎👍🏿 #Sixers
— Ike Reese (@Ike58Reese) July 1, 2017
Sixers might have been best combo of $ and a chance at being decent this year https://t.co/uDFXgFWwp4
— Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) July 1, 2017
#TrustTheProcess https://t.co/3k5KRMSxIB
— Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) July 1, 2017
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