Jaden Hardy facts for kids
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| No. 1 – Dallas Mavericks | |
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| Shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 5, 2002 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| High school | Coronado (Henderson, Nevada) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 198 lb (90 kg) |
| Career information | |
| NBA Draft | 2022 / Round: 2 / Pick: 37th overall |
| Selected by the Sacramento Kings | |
| Pro career | 2021–present |
| League | NBA |
| Career history | |
| 2021–2022 | NBA G League Ignite |
| 2022–present | Dallas Mavericks |
| 2022 | →Texas Legends |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Jaden Amere Hardy, born on July 5, 2002, is a professional basketball player from America. He plays for the Dallas Mavericks in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before joining the NBA, Jaden was considered one of the best young basketball players in the 2021 class.
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Early Life and High School Career
Jaden's family moved from Detroit to Henderson, Nevada before he started high school. He went to Coronado High School there.
High School Achievements
In his junior year, Jaden was amazing on the court. He scored about 30 points, grabbed 9 rebounds, and made 8 assists per game. Because of his great performance, he won the Nevada Gatorade Player of the Year award. He was also named the Las Vegas Review-Journal Boys Athlete of the Year.
Top Young Player
Jaden was chosen for several important high school basketball games. These included the McDonald's All-American Game, the Jordan Brand Classic, and the Nike Hoop Summit. These games feature the best young players in the country.
Choosing the G League
Many experts thought Jaden was one of the top basketball players in his class. Instead of going to college, he decided to play professionally right away. On May 15, 2021, he announced he would join the NBA G League. He chose this path over offers from top college teams like Kentucky and UCLA.
Professional Basketball Journey
Jaden Hardy started his professional career in the NBA G League before joining the NBA.
NBA G League Ignite (2021–2022)
On June 9, 2021, Jaden signed with the NBA G League Ignite. This team helps young players develop their skills for the NBA. During his time with the Ignite, he averaged 17.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game.
Dallas Mavericks (2022–Present)
Jaden was picked 37th in the 2022 NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings. However, he was traded to the Dallas Mavericks on the same night. He then joined the Mavericks for the 2022 NBA Summer League.
First Season Highlights
On July 7, 2022, Jaden played his first Summer League game against the Chicago Bulls. He scored 28 points, showing his talent right away. Later, on February 6, 2023, he scored a career-high 29 points in a game against the Utah Jazz. On March 11, Jaden started his first NBA game, scoring 22 points.
NBA Finals Appearance
In 2024, Jaden and the Dallas Mavericks reached the 2024 NBA Finals. They played against the Boston Celtics but lost the series in five games. This was a big achievement for Jaden and the team.
Career Statistics
| Legend | |||||
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| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA Regular Season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 | Dallas | 48 | 5 | 14.8 | .438 | .404 | .823 | 1.9 | 1.4 | .4 | .1 | 8.8 |
| 2023–24 | Dallas | 73 | 7 | 13.6 | .407 | .362 | .776 | 1.8 | 1.5 | .3 | .1 | 7.3 |
| Career | 121 | 12 | 14.0 | .420 | .379 | .800 | 1.8 | 1.4 | .3 | .1 | 7.9 | |
NBA Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2024 | Dallas | 19 | 0 | 6.8 | .426 | .407 | .733 | .8 | .9 | .2 | .0 | 4.2 |
| Career | 19 | 0 | 6.8 | .426 | .407 | .733 | .8 | .9 | .2 | .0 | 4.2 | |
Family Life
Jaden comes from a family of basketball players. His older brother, Amauri, played college basketball for UNLV and the University of Oregon. His father, Ramsey, also played basketball for Tuskegee University.
See also
In Spanish: Jaden Hardy para niños
