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JJ Redick has been around the block for quite a bit and at this point in his career, he's pretty much seen it all. Nonetheless, the 36-year-old still can't help but be amazed by Mavs teammate Luka Doncic and his innate talent.
In a recent episode of his own podcast, The Old Man & the Three, Redick explained exactly why he believes Doncic is as good as they come:
Article Continues Below“I don’t see pressure when he plays basketball,” Redick said, via Joey Hayden of The Dallas Morning News. “He just enjoys the game. It’s free flowing. But, no, he’s just a phenomenal player. I’ve been really impressed with his shot making. It’s elite. It’s elite for sure.”
Redick then went on to discuss one particular Mavs play that stood out for him:
“The frequency with which he makes difficult shots,” Redick added, “there was that shot against Memphis where Ja Morant played great defense, he hit him with like two crossovers, then he went to that one-legged step back, contested shot from the free throw line, all net – there’s very few people in the world that can make those shots. And the degree of difficulty is a 10 out of 10.”
We can't say that we disagree with anything that Redick has pointed out here. Doncic is indeed a generational talent, and his ability to score the ball — among other things — is certainly an aspect of his game that often leaves us in awe. As it turns out, the case is the same for even his own Mavs teammates.
