Gerald Henderson Jr. facts for kids
Henderson with the Bobcats in March 2013
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | December 9, 1987 Caldwell, New Jersey, U.S. |
| High school | Episcopal Academy (Merion, Pennsylvania) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Duke (2006–2009) |
| NBA Draft | 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12th overall |
| Selected by the Charlotte Bobcats | |
| Pro career | 2009–2017 |
| Career history | |
| 2009–2015 | Charlotte Bobcats / Hornets |
| 2015–2016 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 2016–2017 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Jerome McKinley "Gerald" Henderson Jr. (born December 9, 1987) is an American former professional basketball player. He played for eight seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before joining the NBA, he played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils. In the 2009 NBA draft, Henderson was chosen 12th overall by the Charlotte Bobcats. His father, Gerald Henderson, was also a former NBA player.
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High School Sports Star
Gerald Henderson Jr. went to Episcopal Academy in Merion, Pennsylvania. There, he played basketball with Wayne Ellington, who later played for the UNC team.
Besides basketball, Gerald was also great at other sports. He earned awards in golf as a freshman. He was also a two-time champion in the high jump and triple jump in track and field. Experts ranked him as the 18th best high school senior in the country.
College Basketball Journey
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During his first year at Duke, Gerald didn't play much. But in his second year, he became a starter. He averaged 12.7 points per game.
In his third year, Gerald was the team's top scorer, averaging 16.5 points per game. He helped Duke win the ACC tournament championship. He also earned a First-Team All-ACC award. Duke then got a 2nd seed in the NCAA tournament.
Playing in the NBA
Charlotte Bobcats and Hornets
After his junior year, Gerald decided to enter the 2009 NBA draft. The Charlotte Bobcats picked him 12th overall. He signed a multi-year contract with the Bobcats on July 8, 2009.
The 2011–12 season was a big year for Gerald. Even though the Bobcats had a tough season, Gerald showed he was a strong scorer. He played more minutes, shot better, and scored 15.1 points per game. He became a key player for the team's offense.
On March 12, 2013, Gerald scored a career-high 35 points against the Boston Celtics. He scored 35 points again just seventeen days later against the New York Knicks. In 2013, the Bobcats re-signed him to a new contract.
On January 8, 2015, Gerald scored 31 points. This helped the Hornets win their fourth game in a row against the Toronto Raptors. In June 2015, he decided to stay with the Hornets for another season.
Portland Trail Blazers
On June 24, 2015, Gerald was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers. He moved there with Noah Vonleh, in exchange for Nicolas Batum. On December 15, Gerald scored 19 points. He also made a career-high four three-point shots in a win against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Philadelphia 76ers
On July 9, 2016, Gerald signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. He played one season with them. On June 30, 2017, the 76ers decided to release him from their team.
Injuries and Retirement
In August 2017, Gerald had surgery on his hip. He missed the entire 2017–18 NBA season to recover. In 2018, he tried to return to the NBA after another hip surgery. He worked out for teams, but then he tore his Achilles tendon during a game.
In January 2019, Gerald joined the Charlotte Hornets' broadcast team. He helped commentate games for the rest of the 2018–19 season. On April 30, 2019, he officially announced his retirement from playing in the NBA.
Career Highlights
Gerald Henderson Jr. played 535 regular season games in the NBA. He started 333 of those games. Over his career, he averaged 11.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game. He was known for his strong defense and scoring ability.
In the playoffs, he played 15 games. He averaged 7.7 points and 3.4 rebounds.
See also
In Spanish: Gerald Henderson, Jr. para niños
- 2009 NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans
- 2006 high school boys basketball All-Americans
- List of second-generation National Basketball Association players
