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JJ Redick Frontrunner To Succeed Jeff Van Gundy At ESPN

The former Philadelphia 76ers star was previously pegged as one of the favorites to land the role.

Aaron Abhishek
Jul 18, 2023
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Former NBA star JJ Redick is one of the prime contenders to succeed Jeff Van Gundy as ESPN’s NBA Game broadcast team.

Per Front Office Sports, the player-turned-analyst was one of the names alongside Doris Burke and Richard Jefferson. The list of players also includes former NBA head coach Doc Rivers. 

The 39-year-old was previously pegged as one of the favorites to land the role. Earlier, Van Gundy was one of the many big names let go by ESPN in a round of cost-cutting layoffs last month.

Redick has been a prominent face alongside Stephen A. Smith and is known for his sharp takes. He’s worked game and studio NBA analysis for the sports network while also co-starring on shows such as Smith’s ‘First Take.’


NBA Fans React To News Of JJ Redick As The Prime Favorite To Succeed Jeff Van Gundy

Upon hearing the news, NBA fans shared their two cents on the possibility of Redick succeeding Van Gundy.

Some felt he was a better choice than Doc Rivers.

This is a much better choice than that Doc Rivers rumor that was floating around yesterday https://t.co/zwEPVEyR78

— LakersSpin (@LakersSpin) July 18, 2023

 Another segment wanted Doris Burke.

Anything but Doris Burkes https://t.co/YRsdT8ldOg

— 🦇 (@EasyCantMiss) July 18, 2023

A few called him the smartest choice.

He’d be a top commentator tbh he’s very smart about the sport https://t.co/jE1hOZ7HCj

— 🇹🇲🇺🇸 (@fakemadrid8) July 18, 2023

“I’m a big fan of JJ and how he approaches hoops media and I enjoy his announcing as well. I will say it’s pretty obvious and sucks that JVG got sacked cuz he’s outspoken and unfiltered in his opinions on aspects of the league and I don’t like that. I enjoyed his brutal honesty,” a fan said.

I’m a big fan of JJ and how he approaches hoops media and I enjoy his announcing as well. I will say it’s pretty obvious and sucks that JVG got sacked cuz he’s outspoken and unfiltered in his opinions on aspects of the league and I don’t like that. I enjoyed his brutal honesty https://t.co/XYxBLLarGp

— Justin (@TheJustinMacRae) July 18, 2023

The responses were fairly positive.

Please for the love of God make it happen https://t.co/lmeJerMkRy

— Clay (@coberholtzer52) July 18, 2023

JVG was sorely missed. “ESPN had to offer. What a shame. Love JJ tho. Just a different vibe,” a fan tweeted.

Jeff Van Gundy was one of the most entertaining conversationalists that ESPN had to offer. What a shame. Love JJ tho. Just a different vibe. https://t.co/c2yTl6ZQNh

— Jack (@JackRyan2324) July 18, 2023

A few called him the best in the business.

Make sense ! Best NBA analyst in the business https://t.co/TIAUmtv4Pc

— Midnight Magic 🖤 (@cheikh_ahmaad) July 18, 2023

In our opinion, Redick is surely one of the better fits and can do more than just hold his own. His analysis is sharp, and he’s a well-known face in the NBA circuit.

Only time will tell who JVG’s worthy successor will be.

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ByAaron Abhishek
Aaron Abhishek is an NBA columnist for Fadeaway World. He graduated from St. Joseph's College with a Bachelor's in Visual Communication and a Master's in journalism.His passion for the sport began when he saw Michael Jordan take his final shot in the NBA, and he considers himself fortunate to have been a part of the Kobe Bryant era. Now he writes basketball news and analysis while waiting for the Los Angeles Lakers to win their 18th title.When not watching and writing basketball, you can find Aaron suited to play cricket, putting in some hard yards at the gym, trying a new coffee, and supporting Arsenal. Expertise: NBAFavorite Team: Los Angeles LakersPrevious Work: MEAWW, Blue Man Hoop, Sportskeeda
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