JJ Redick Responds to "Average Shooter" Diss, Drake Follows Raptors Draft Pick Gradey Dick, Rob Parker and Others Inducted in NABJ Hall of Fame, Power 99 DJ's Looks to Unionize

Nah we were joking before the show about this. Andrea was just having fun. I can take it lol. @Andraya_Carter you crushed the draft 🙌 https://t.co/IiDE84PdiK

— JJ Redick (@jj_redick) June 23, 2023

Former NBA guard JJ Redick was called an "average shooter" by fellow ESPN host Andraya Carter during the network's coverage of the 2023 NBA Draft. This exchange was apparently an inside joke. However it came off as very awkward and quite cringey. The show also featured lead host Malika Andrews who ask Redick to comment about his former Philadelphia 76ers teammate Ben Simmons.

"JJ Redick doesn't want to talk about Ben Simmons 🤣 #shorts" #SportsVideo #ESPN #SkySports #FoxSports #NBCSN #Sportsnet #NFLNetwork: https://t.co/sRV8HqHwJx

— Sports News & Videos (@robinsportsnews) June 23, 2023

Meanwhile people are having fun with Fat Joe's commentary on Toronto Raptors draft pick and former Kansas player Gradey Dick, who got a follow by Drake. 

Cam’ron gon have a field day over Fat Joe’s Gradey “Dick” comment 🍆😭 pic.twitter.com/jk4WHPhvBj

— HIPHOP CROWN NATION (@hiphopcnation) June 23, 2023

.@gradey_dick: “I need Drake to wear my jersey. That’s the priority!”

What do you say, @Drake?! 🤣 @TaylorRooks pic.twitter.com/BgKGgDcgX3

— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 23, 2023

Gradey Dick secured the @Drake follow 😅

🎥: @Raptors pic.twitter.com/cElTQKwVV4

— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 23, 2023

Rob Parker of FOX Sports and MLBbro.com honored by NABJ. Parker cohosts 'The Odd Couple" with Chris Broussard. Here's their latest. 




The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) proudly announces its 2023 Hall of Fame inductees and 2023 Special Honors recipients and finalists. NABJ’s Hall of Fame pays homage to legendary Black journalists and communicators who have made outstanding contributions to the industry. Among those inducted are Fox Sports radio host and veteran sportswriter Rob Parker. He's congratulated by the MLBbro.com, the baseball site he helped found. 

Congratulations to https://t.co/DG3CFNUEBb Founder Rob Parker on his induction into the National Association Of Black Journalists Hall of Fame. pic.twitter.com/lH1w9Na18F

— MLBbro.com (@MLBbrodotcom) June 23, 2023

The distinguish list include Dave Roberts, Head of NBA and Studio Production at ESPN; journalist Roy S. Johnson; Gwen Tolbart, weather anchor and feature reporter at WTTG FOX5DC in Washington, D.C.; Randall Pinkston, former CBS News National Correspondent. The Special Honors Awardees are below. Check out more NABJ >>.






Power 99 Looks to Unionize

The on-air staff at Power 99 WUSL-FM in Philadelphia have taken steps to become a unionize workplace. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports on their efforts. A group of 10 employees, which would also include producers at WUSL-filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board on June 20. They are seeking representation by the local SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) union. Power 99, an iHeart Media station features a local morning show (Mikey Dredd, MuthaKnows, Roxy Romeo) DJ Cosmic Kev at night, and mixologist DJ Diamond Kuts. This action would not affect syndicated midday host Angela Yee and voice tracked afternoon host Tee-Roy of 93.3 The Beat in Jacksonville.