![]() The Logo has spoken: If you’re a role player like Reddick, consider holding your tongue before talking smack about past stars. by Mike Thomas Published on J2 min read JJ Redick’s foolish comment still has some legs. ![]() should be very thankful that he’s made as much money as he’s made.” Jerry West Fires Back at JJ Redick for His ‘Plumbers and Firemen’ Comment Jerry West had a few things to say to former NBA player JJ Redick. “We had to work in the summers to support our family. “We didn’t have the facilities to get better,” West said. No lies detected!īefore stepping off his justified soapbox, West took one more passive-aggressive shot at Reddick: certainly wasn’t going to guard the elite players.” At that point in time (modern era), the players aren’t what they used to be. “What did he do that determined games? He averaged, what, 12 points a game in the league? Somewhere along the way, numbers count. In April, JJ Redick played down the competition that NBA Hall-of-Famer Bob Cousy played against in an effort to try and prove this era’s players are better. “Tell me what career looked like,” West said. Let’s rewind the part where West says he thinks Reddick is a “smart kid” before completely tearing him down for his “disrespect” of older NBA players: Phew! Did someone turn off the AC, or is that some straight heat from West? (Note: West is sitting in front of a silhouette of himself.) Redick/Bob Cousy “plumbers and firemen” conversation | /0UN0r7LbNS Jerry West is the latest NBA legend to chime in on the J.J. Why he asked what Reddick - a role player - accomplished in the modern era: Jerry West - took exception to Reddick’s comments. When asked about the now-ESPN takesman’s comments comparing NBA players of the 1950s-60s to plumbers and firemen, The Logo didn’t hold back. In a recent interview with Sirius XM NBA Radio, “The Logo,” a.k.a. NBA legend Jerry West cooked JJ Redick live on the air in an interview with SiriusXM NBA. In an episode of ESPN’s First Take, Reddick flippantly said players who guarded Hall of Famer Bob Cousy in the early days of the NBA were “plumbers and firemen.” Reddick take a shot at older stars in April. That’s why it was strange to hear former NBA player turned-talking-head J.J. Plus, of course - they’re compensated like never before. Namely, modern players have access to things like quality nutrition and training facilities. There’s no denying that.īut the league has changed so much over the years. Sure, modern stars like LeBron James might be unprecedented athletic freaks of nature. And it’s appearances like this that will keep him in everyone’s good graces, except many Russo.One of the hardest things to do as an NBA fan is compare the different eras. JJ’s stock keeps growing amongst NBA and, seemingly, in the eyes of ESPN. Recently, Bob Cousy actually responded to JJ Redicks comments about him being defended by 'plumbers and firemen'. Lmaoooooooooo JJ Redick is actually one of us on NBA Twitter. Jerry West responds to JJ Redick’s ‘plumbers and firemen’ comment The logo defended Bob Cousy and NBA players from back in the day against JJ Redick and his disparaging comments. Academician Prokhor Zakharov April 20, 2022 I don't really follow the NBA, let alone NBA punditry but apparently JJ Redick is good now? JJ Redick on ESPN First Take is one of the best decisions that ESPN has made in the past five years. “If Kyrie was teleported to a 1960’s Finals game, they would look at him like he was a wizard” /LKk3UcGlk1 ![]() JJ Redick dropping incredible lines today Todays episode was the best one they’ve recorded in years lol First Take needs to go ahead and make a permanent co-host whenever talking basketball. ![]()
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