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Fri, Jul 16th 2010, 14:12
Redick happy to remain with Magic
Having just returned from the beach and a ``hole-in-the-wall’’ taco shop in idyllic Barcelona, Spain with his new bride, J.J. Redick heard Friday that he was officially still a member of the Orlando Magic.
Just a week earlier, Redick had been at a luxury hotel in Florence, Italy overlooking the Arno River when he signed a three-year, $20 million contract proposal from the Chicago Bulls. Orlando ultimately decided to match that contract – Redick’s first choice all along – keeping him with the Magic.
It was then that Redick thought to himself just how good his life truly was. Weeks earlier, he had just married Chelsa Kilgore in a dazzling ceremony in Florida and as of Friday he was still on a dream honeymoon that took the couple from Positano to Capri to Rome to Florence and finally into Barcelona. And to make matters even better, not one – but two NBA teams – were willing to throw gobs of money his way.
Life, without question, was good for the Redicks.
``Honestly, I’m flattered. I’m flattered Chicago was willing to give me that much money in the first year and basically tell me that I was going to start. And I’m flattered that Orlando thought enough of me to bring me back,’’ Redick said. ``I have had a lot of critics and doubters through the years, but last season I was very consistent and what I have done is earn what I’ve gotten through a lot of hard work.
``I’m satisfied, but I’m not anywhere near content,’’ Redick said. ``I think I’m entering my prime of my career and I have a lot left to improve upon from an individual standpoint. And from a team standpoint, we can win a championship and that’s what drives me.’’
Comments
David | on 22/7/10
Congrats on your signing and getting married. I was pulling for you when you entered the the NBA after watching you at Duke. Keep up the hard work and take the shot when open. Good luck with the upcoming season, I’ll be watching and cheering for you.
Kestrel | on 18/7/10
Again congrats on the wedding….I wish you two lifelong happiness. and congrats on the signing…best of luck with everything JJ! Peace love and blessings always…......Kestrel
Alex Serafin | on 17/7/10
A very well well WELL deserved congrats Redick. You have worked extremely hard and more then most give you credit for. You have transformed and evolved your game and yourself in the NBA and it has been AMAZING and INSPIRING to watch as a long time fan. I’m glad to stick it to the Redick haters in my house and my friends and proud to say that The Chronicles of Redick CONTINUE!!!!!!!! See you in the FALL!!!! =)
-Alex
Fan
ps: hope to catch you in a game next year in LA (only fan in the arena to sport a Redick Jersey in the staples center)
jacarri | on 16/7/10
im so happy that u stayed with magic
Ryan Acuff | on 16/7/10
Thats very exciting man! Congrats! From a fans standpoint it is very nice to see their favorite player very happy. We can’t wait to see you back on the court.