The Chronicles Of Redick

Ryan Anderson of the New Orleans Pelicans joins the Vertical Podcast with JJ Redick. Ryan and JJ formed a strong bond as teammates with the Orlando Magic discuss a common love of beats, rap music and the formation of a rap supergroup called Waste Management. Ryan speaks candidly about his impending free agency this summer. In a moving segment, Ryan delves into the impact that ex-Pelicans coach Monty Williams and his late wife, Ingrid, had on Anderson while dealing with the suicide of his girlfriend. Anderson discusses how he reached out to Williams after the recent tragic death of Ingrid. Here are some key moments from this week's podcast: 1:40: The two discuss living in Los Angeles 3:55: Waste Management: the rap group they formed during their time with the Magic 10:53: Ryan’s Wikipedia page calling him the fraternal twin of NFL quarterback Derek Anderson 13:27: Their time as teammates with the Magic 18:31: Stan Van Gundy’s impact on their careers and their departures from the Magic 24:00: Their pers