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. |
| Nationality | American |
| 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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| Stats at NBA.com | |
Gerald Henderson Jr. (born December 9, 1987) is an American who used to play professional basketball. He played for eight seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils. In the 2009 NBA draft, the Charlotte Bobcats chose Henderson as the 12th player overall. His father, Gerald Henderson, was also a famous NBA player.
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High School Sports Career
Henderson went to high school at Episcopal Academy in Merion, Pennsylvania. There, he played basketball with Wayne Ellington, who later played for UNC. Gerald was also very good at other sports.
- He played golf and earned honors in his first year. He was a "scratch golfer," meaning he was very skilled.
- In track and field, he won the league championship twice in both the high jump and triple jump.
Experts ranked Henderson as the 18th best high school senior basketball player in the country.
College Basketball Journey
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When Henderson first started at Duke University, he didn't play much. But in his second year, he became a starter. He averaged 12.7 points in each game.
In his third year, Henderson was the top scorer for his team. He averaged 16.5 points per game. He also earned a First-Team All-ACC award. His team, Duke, won the ACC tournament championship. They were a strong team and earned a 2nd seed in the NCAA tournament.
Professional Basketball Career
After his junior year, Henderson decided to leave college early. He entered the 2009 NBA draft.
Playing for the Charlotte Bobcats / Hornets (2009–2015)
The Charlotte Bobcats picked Henderson as the 12th player in the 2009 NBA draft. On July 8, 2009, he signed a contract with the Bobcats.
The 2011–12 season was a big year for Henderson. Even though the Bobcats had the worst record in NBA history, Henderson played very well. He showed he could score a lot of points. He played more minutes, shot better, got more rebounds, and made more assists than ever before. He averaged 15.1 points per game. He became the main player for the Bobcats' offense, especially later in the season.
On March 12, 2013, Henderson scored a career-high 35 points against the Boston Celtics. His team won that game. He scored 35 points again just seventeen days later against the New York Knicks.
On July 30, 2013, the Bobcats officially signed Henderson again. On January 8, 2015, Henderson scored 31 points. This helped the Hornets win their fourth game in a row against the Toronto Raptors.
Time with the Portland Trail Blazers (2015–2016)
On June 24, 2015, Henderson was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers. He moved there with another player, Noah Vonleh. On December 15, Henderson scored 19 points. He also made a career-high 4 three-point shots in a game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Trail Blazers won that game 105–101.
Playing for the Philadelphia 76ers (2016–2017)
On July 9, 2016, Henderson signed a contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. He played for them for one season. On June 30, 2017, the 76ers decided to release him from their team.
Injuries and Retirement
After playing for the 76ers, Henderson had some health problems. On August 2, 2017, he had surgery on his hip. Because of this, he missed the entire 2017–18 NBA season to get better.
In 2018, Henderson tried to come back to the NBA. He had another hip surgery and worked out for teams. However, he tore his Achilles tendon during a pickup game. This injury made it very hard for him to play basketball again.
In January 2019, he joined the Charlotte Hornets' broadcast team. He helped commentate games for the 2018–19 season. On April 30, 2019, Gerald Henderson Jr. officially announced his retirement from the NBA.
NBA Career Statistics Summary
Gerald Henderson Jr. played 535 regular season games in his NBA career. He started 333 of those games. He averaged 11.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game. He was known for his strong shooting percentage.
In the playoffs, he played 15 games, starting 4 of them. He averaged 7.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game in playoff games.
See also
- 2009 NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans
- 2006 high school boys basketball All-Americans
- List of second-generation National Basketball Association players
