After weeks of speculation, it’s official — JJ Redick will join the top ESPN broadcast team for “marquee” regular season and playoff games, as well as the Eastern Conference Finals and the NBA Finals. The trio will be joined by longtime sideline analyst Lisa Salters, who will complete the quartet.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to sit alongside legends like Mike and Doris and call the game that I absolutely love,” Redick said. “I consider it a privilege and a great responsibility to document the NBA and its history.”
Redick will make his debut alongside the existing trio on the Feb. 24 edition of NBA Saturday Primetime when the Boston Celtics take on the New York Knicks. He replaces Doc Rivers, who ESPN hired to shake up its top broadcast team, then left to coach the Milwaukee Bucks. Redick was originally part of the second team for ESPN alongside Ryan Ruocco and Richard Jefferson, but there’s been no word on whether Redick will be replaced on that team.
“JJ Redick is one of the most versatile and knowledgeable analysts covering the NBA. He watches every NBA game and studies all aspects of the key players and teams across the league,” said David Roberts, ESPN head of event and studio production. “That commitment will only enhance our first-class presentation, which includes hall-of-fame broadcasters and teammates Mike Breen and Doris Burke, along with courtside reporter Lisa Salters. This lead team will entertain and inform fans at the highest level.”
