Best of the Bus: JJ Redick Almost Quit Basketball While At Duke & The Legendary Best Pizzas Tier Talk
Bussin' With The Boys
Bussin' with the Boys
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🗓️ 21 March 2026
⏱️ 142 minutes
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Recorded: May 19, 2022 | JJ Redick came on the bus back in 2022 and delivered one of the most honest, insightful, and hilarious conversations the boys have ever had. From the jump, JJ gets into ranking players in today’s NBA, breaking down what actually separates the greats from the elites, and why those conversations get so heated.
The boys dive into the anxiety of starting a podcast and how JJ transitioned from the league into media, including the mental side of knowing when it’s time to walk away from basketball. They also get into a fascinating comparison between NBA players vs. NFL players and how differently each league operates behind the scenes.
JJ opens up about what it was like being one of the most hated college athletes in the country, sharing stories from his Duke days that shaped his mindset and career. He also gets real about his lowest moment, the routines that keep him grounded, and why therapy has played such a big role in his life both during and after basketball.
Things take a turn with one of the most legendary Tier Talk's in Bussin' history where the boys debate the best pizzas. The show ends with the ultimate debate: MJ or LeBron?
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| 0:00.0 | Let's go! |
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