Jarrett Jack facts for kids
Jack with the Cavaliers in November 2013
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| Detroit Pistons | |
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| Assistant coach | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 28, 1983 Fort Washington, Maryland, U.S. |
| High school |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Georgia Tech (2002–2005) |
| NBA Draft | 2005 / Round: 1 / Pick: 22nd overall |
| Selected by the Denver Nuggets | |
| Pro career | 2005–2021 |
| Coaching career | 2021–present |
| League | NBA |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 2005–2008 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 2008–2009 | Indiana Pacers |
| 2009–2010 | Toronto Raptors |
| 2010–2012 | New Orleans Hornets |
| 2012–2013 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2013–2014 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 2014–2016 | Brooklyn Nets |
| 2017 | New Orleans Pelicans |
| 2017–2018 | New York Knicks |
| 2019–2020 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| 2021 | NBA G League Ignite |
| As coach: | |
| 2021–2023 | Phoenix Suns (assistant) |
| 2023–present | Detroit Pistons (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 9,349 (10.8 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 2,487 (2.9 rpg) |
| Assists | 3,952 (4.6 apg) |
Jarrett Matthew Jack (born October 28, 1983) is an American professional basketball coach and former player. He is currently an assistant coach for the Detroit Pistons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Jarrett played for many different teams during his NBA career. He was known for his strong play as a point guard.
Early Life and College Years
Jarrett Jack went to four different high schools. These schools were in Maryland, North Carolina, and Massachusetts. He was a highly rated basketball player in high school. Experts thought he was one of the best point guards in the country.
After high school, Jarrett played college basketball at Georgia Tech in Atlanta. In his second year (2003–04), he helped his team reach the NCAA Finals. He scored about 12.5 points and made 5.1 assists per game that year. In his third and final year, he improved even more. He averaged 15.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.5 assists. Jarrett decided to leave college early for the NBA draft. However, he later went back to Georgia Tech and earned his degree in business management in 2014.
Playing in the NBA
Jarrett Jack was chosen by the Denver Nuggets in the 2005 NBA draft. He was the 22nd player picked overall. Right after the draft, he was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers. This was the start of his long NBA journey.
Portland Trail Blazers (2005–2008)
Jarrett started his NBA career with the Portland Trail Blazers. In his first year, he played limited minutes. The next season, he became the starting point guard. This meant he played a lot more and his stats improved. Later, another player returned to the team, and Jarrett became a key player coming off the bench.
Indiana Pacers (2008–2009)
In 2008, Jarrett was traded to the Indiana Pacers. He continued to be a valuable player for the team.
Toronto Raptors (2009–2010)
Jarrett then signed with the Toronto Raptors in 2009. He played a season and a half for the Canadian team.
New Orleans Hornets (2010–2012)
In 2010, Jarrett was traded to the New Orleans Hornets. He played well for the Hornets for two seasons. He showed his skills as a strong scorer and passer.
Golden State Warriors (2012–2013)
Jarrett joined the Golden State Warriors in 2012. He had a great season coming off the bench. In one game, he scored 30 points and had 10 assists. This was a rare achievement for a player who didn't start the game. He finished third in the voting for the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year award. This award goes to the best player who usually comes off the bench.
Cleveland Cavaliers (2013–2014)
In 2013, Jarrett signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was recognized for being very cooperative with the media. He received the Austin Carr Good Guy Award for this.
Brooklyn Nets (2014–2016)
Jarrett was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in 2014. He continued to be a strong player for them. In 2015, he scored a season-high 28 points in a game. Unfortunately, in January 2016, he suffered a serious knee injury. This injury kept him out for the rest of that season. He was later waived by the Nets.
New Orleans Pelicans (2017)
After recovering from his injury, Jarrett signed a short contract with the New Orleans Pelicans in 2017. However, he unfortunately suffered another knee injury shortly after joining the team.
New York Knicks (2017–2018)
In 2017, Jarrett signed with the New York Knicks. He had some impressive games for the Knicks. In one game, he recorded a triple-double. This means he had double-digit numbers in three different stats: points, rebounds, and assists.
Coaching Career
After his playing career, Jarrett Jack decided to become a coach.
Phoenix Suns (2021–2023)
In 2021, Jarrett was hired as an assistant coach for the Phoenix Suns. He helped the team for two seasons.
Detroit Pistons (2023–present)
Since 2023, Jarrett Jack has been an assistant coach for the Detroit Pistons. He continues to share his basketball knowledge and experience with young players.
NBA Career Highlights
Jarrett Jack played in the NBA for many years. He was known for his strong passing and scoring. He played in 867 regular season games. He averaged 10.8 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game. He was a valuable player for every team he played on.
