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Every NBA team’s greatest shooter of all time

By Brandon Jefferson

OAKLAND, CA - 1995: Kenny Smith #30 of the Houston Rockets stretches against the Portland Trail Blazers during a game played circa 1995 at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1995 NBAE (Photo by Brad Mangin/NBAE via Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - 1995: Kenny Smith #30 of the Houston Rockets stretches against the Portland Trail Blazers during a game played circa 1995 at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1995 NBAE (Photo by Brad Mangin/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 30: JJ Redick #4 of the LA Clippers shoots the ball against the Utah Jazz during Game Seven of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2017 NBA Playoffs on April 30, 2017 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 30: JJ Redick #4 of the LA Clippers shoots the ball against the Utah Jazz during Game Seven of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2017 NBA Playoffs on April 30, 2017 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Los Angeles Clippers: J.J. Redick

The Los Angeles Clippers do not have what one would refer to as a storied history. The list of names associated with the franchise are more infamous than famous. However, things seemed to take a turn lately. Chris Paul, Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan all have an argument for top five slots in Clippers history, but when it comes to shooting none of them hold a candle to J.J. Redick.

The former Duke Blue Devil and National Player of the Year has always been one of the best shooters in the NBA during his 11-year career. However, it wasn’t until he was traded to the Clippers that he became a featured part of a team.

In four seasons in Los Angeles, Redick shot 44 percent from the perimeter. With Griffin and Jordan setting screens and Paul in charge of getting him the ball, all Redick had to focus on was hitting his open looks and he hit them for sure. Redick was just a few tenths away from being a 90 percent free throw shooter in his time with the Clippers.

While Curry was becoming the lone unanimous MVP in NBA history and leading the Warriors to a record 73 wins, Redick was leading the NBA in 3-point field goal percentage at 47.5 during the 2015-16 season.

The turnaround of the Clippers behind him, Redick signed a one-year, $23 million contract with Philadelphia this season. Giving the effect he had in LA, it would seem that the Sixers’ process led them to bringing in just the shooter they need.

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