JJ Redick points out double standard in NBA superteams

Mar 24, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard JJ Redick (4) celebrates with guard Chris Paul (3) after making the game-winning shot during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Staples Center. The Clippers won 96-94. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /

The Clipper’s shooting guard had some choice words for those critical of the new Golden State “superteam”.

JJ Redick of the Los Angeles Clippers is the proud bearer of an opinion on superteams, namely that he’s fine with the Voltron being formed just north of him by the Golden State Warriors.

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Redick makes a great point. When the Boston Celtic’s superteam of Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Ray Allen was formed, it was lauded as a fantastic business move by the Boston top brass. When LeBron James left Cleveland for Miami, he was selfish and just wanted a ring. Also, during the Miami superteam run, 5 different teams won titles (although the Heat were in the Finals 4 times and won it twice during that time period).

If teams have the ability to mold a team of giants, why shouldn’t the players have some input on where they go? After all, they’re free agents, and it is their choice. They aren’t bound by region to play for any team like high school sports, and they aren’t bound by scholarship and NCAA transfer regulations like they are in college. Ultimately, if a high school student wants to play for another, dominant team, his or her family could move. If a collegiate athlete wants to transfer, he’ll pay the penalty, but he or she could do it.

The professional rank is no different. After all, who doesn’t want to end their career with a ring on their finger?

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