JJ Redick Goes Off On Chris Russo For Telling Draymond Green To "Shut Up"

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JJ Redick wasn't feeling Chris Russo's Draymond slander.

JJ Redick has been a superstar on ESPN ever since joining the network. A lot of fans believe he is one of the only analysts who genuinely knows what he is talking about, and whenever he is on First Take, it leads to some great debate moments. Usually, Redick is sparring against the likes of Stephen A. Smith, however, today, Redick went up against none other than Chris Russo.

While speaking about Draymond Green's outburst towards Grizzlies fans, Russo came out and said “Shut up and play. America is tired of Draymond Green.” This is a comment that Redick immediately took exception to, and he immediately let those feelings be known.

JJ Redick Goes Off On Chris Russo For Telling Draymond Green To "Shut Up"
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“Shut up and play has the same sort of connotations as the shut up and dribble crowd has towards athletes and I have a real problem with that,” Redick said. “Specifically with Draymond, the idea that America is tired of him, you do realize the guy has a very, very popular podcast that he hosts where he talks to himself for a majority of the episode and people listen.”

Russo didn't exactly see it that way, however, Redick's opinion was most certainly well received. After all, Redick is a former player and when it comes to these matters, you can always expect him to side with the players.

Let us know what you thought of this exchange, in the comments below.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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