Jarrett Jack facts for kids
Jack with the Cavaliers in 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 on October 28, 1983, is an American professional basketball coach and a former player. He is currently an assistant coach for the Detroit Pistons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before playing college basketball at Georgia Tech, he attended four different high schools.
Jack was chosen by the Denver Nuggets as the 22nd overall pick in the 2005 NBA draft. He played for many NBA teams, including the Portland Trail Blazers, Indiana Pacers, Toronto Raptors, New Orleans Hornets, Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, Brooklyn Nets, New Orleans Pelicans, and New York Knicks.
Contents
- High School Journey
- College Basketball Career
- Professional Playing Career
- Starting with the Portland Trail Blazers (2005–2008)
- Playing for the Indiana Pacers (2008–2009)
- Joining the Toronto Raptors (2009–2010)
- Time with the New Orleans Hornets (2010–2012)
- Playing for the Golden State Warriors (2012–2013)
- With the Cleveland Cavaliers (2013–2014)
- Years with the Brooklyn Nets (2014–2016)
- Returning to New Orleans (2017)
- Playing for the New York Knicks (2017–2018)
- Time in the NBA G League (2019–2021)
- Coaching Career
- NBA Career Statistics
- Personal Life
- See also
High School Journey
Jarrett Jack went to four different high schools during his teenage years. These schools were located in various states. He attended DeMatha Catholic High School and St. Vincent Pallotti High School in Maryland. He also went to Mount Zion Christian Academy in North Carolina and Worcester Academy in Massachusetts.
In 2002, experts at Scout.com thought Jack was a top player. They ranked him as the 9th best point guard and the 40th best player in the entire nation.
College Basketball Career
After high school, Jack played college basketball for Georgia Tech in Atlanta. In his second year, the 2003–04 season, he helped his team reach the NCAA Finals. During that season, he averaged 12.5 points and 5.1 assists per game.
In his third and final year at Georgia Tech, Jack's performance improved. He averaged 15.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.5 assists. After this year, he decided to leave college early to enter the NBA draft. Even though he left early, Jack went back to Georgia Tech and earned his degree in business management on December 13, 2014.
Professional Playing Career
Starting with the Portland Trail Blazers (2005–2008)
After his junior year at Georgia Tech, Jarrett Jack decided to enter the 2005 NBA draft. The Denver Nuggets picked him as the 22nd player overall. However, on the same night of the draft, he was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers. In return, the Nuggets received two other draft picks.
During his first year, the 2005–06 season, Jack played as a backup point guard. He got limited time on the court. For the 2006–07 season, his coach, Nate McMillan, made him the starting point guard. This greatly increased his playing time and his statistics. When another player, Steve Blake, returned in the 2007–08 season, Jack became a "sixth man" again, meaning he came off the bench to play.
Playing for the Indiana Pacers (2008–2009)
On July 9, 2008, Jack was traded to the Indiana Pacers. He moved to the Pacers along with two other players, Josh McRoberts and Brandon Rush. This trade involved other players going to the Trail Blazers.
Joining the Toronto Raptors (2009–2010)
On July 13, 2009, Jack signed a contract with the Toronto Raptors. It was a 4-year deal worth $20 million. The Indiana Pacers had a chance to match this offer, but they chose not to.
Time with the New Orleans Hornets (2010–2012)
On November 20, 2010, Jarrett Jack was traded again. He went to the New Orleans Hornets. This trade also involved other players moving between the teams.
Playing for the Golden State Warriors (2012–2013)
On July 11, 2012, Jack was traded to the Golden State Warriors. This was a three-team trade that also included the Philadelphia 76ers.
On February 22, 2013, Jack had an amazing game against the Spurs. He scored 30 points and made 10 assists. He was the first player coming off the bench to achieve such numbers since Magic Johnson in 1996. At the end of that season, Jack finished third in the voting for the Sixth Man of the Year award.
With the Cleveland Cavaliers (2013–2014)
On July 12, 2013, Jack signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers. On April 15, 2014, he received the Austin Carr Good Guy Award. This award is given to a Cavaliers player who works well with the media. It is named after Cavaliers legend Austin Carr.
Years with the Brooklyn Nets (2014–2016)
On July 10, 2014, the Cleveland Cavaliers traded Jack to the Brooklyn Nets. This was a three-team trade that also included the Boston Celtics. The Cavaliers made this trade to create space in their budget to re-sign LeBron James.
Hours after graduating from Georgia Tech on December 13, 2014, Jack traveled to Charlotte to play with his teammates. He came off the bench and played for 20 minutes. In that game, he scored 14 points, made 5 assists, and grabbed 2 rebounds, helping the Nets win.
On November 14, 2015, Jack scored a season-high 28 points in a game against the Golden State Warriors, which his team lost in overtime. On January 3, 2016, he was ruled out for the rest of the season. He had torn a ligament in his right knee the night before during a game in Boston. On June 30, 2016, the Nets decided to release Jack from his contract.
On July 15, 2016, Jack signed with the Atlanta Hawks. However, on October 20, 2016, the Hawks released him because of his injury. He had not been able to practice due to the knee injury he suffered in 2015–16.
Returning to New Orleans (2017)
On February 24, 2017, Jack signed a short 10-day contract with the New Orleans Pelicans. This was his second time playing for the team. However, on March 3, 2017, he was sidelined for four to six weeks due to another knee injury.
Playing for the New York Knicks (2017–2018)
On September 15, 2017, Jack signed with the New York Knicks. On November 24, 2017, he scored 10 points and made a season-high 14 assists against the Atlanta Hawks. On December 10, 2017, also against the Hawks, Jack scored a season-high 19 points.
On January 10, 2018, he achieved a "triple-double" for the first time in six years. He scored 16 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and made 10 assists in a game against the Chicago Bulls. Four days later, he set a new season high with 22 points in a game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Jack signed with the Pelicans again on September 19, 2018, but was released on October 13.
Time in the NBA G League (2019–2021)
On March 5, 2019, Jack joined the Sioux Falls Skyforce in the NBA G League. In his only game for the Skyforce, he suffered another knee injury, which ended his season. On November 26, 2019, Jack was acquired by the Sioux Falls Skyforce again. On January 14, 2021, Jack signed with the NBA G League Ignite.
Coaching Career
Assistant Coach for the Phoenix Suns (2021–2023)
On August 7, 2021, Jarrett Jack began his coaching career. He was hired as an assistant coach for the Phoenix Suns. He worked with the Suns until 2023.
Assistant Coach for the Detroit Pistons (2023–Present)
On June 16, 2023, Jack was hired as an assistant coach for the Detroit Pistons. He continues to serve in this role today.
NBA 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 |
Regular Season Games
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2005–06 | Portland | 79 | 4 | 20.2 | .442 | .263 | .800 | 2.0 | 2.8 | .5 | .0 | 6.7 |
| 2006–07 | Portland | 79 | 79 | 33.6 | .454 | .350 | .871 | 2.6 | 5.3 | 1.1 | .1 | 12.0 |
| 2007–08 | Portland | 82* | 16 | 27.2 | .431 | .342 | .867 | 2.9 | 3.8 | .7 | .0 | 9.9 |
| 2008–09 | Indiana | 82* | 53 | 33.1 | .453 | .353 | .852 | 3.4 | 4.1 | 1.1 | .2 | 13.1 |
| 2009–10 | Toronto | 82* | 43 | 27.4 | .481 | .412 | .842 | 2.7 | 5.0 | .7 | .1 | 11.4 |
| 2010–11 | Toronto | 13* | 13 | 26.7 | .393 | .167 | .870 | 3.2 | 4.5 | 1.1 | .0 | 10.8 |
| 2010–11 | New Orleans | 70* | 2 | 19.6 | .412 | .345 | .845 | 1.9 | 2.6 | .6 | .1 | 8.5 |
| 2011–12 | New Orleans | 45 | 39 | 34.0 | .456 | .348 | .872 | 3.9 | 6.3 | .7 | .2 | 15.6 |
| 2012–13 | Golden State | 79 | 4 | 29.7 | .452 | .404 | .843 | 3.1 | 5.5 | .8 | .1 | 12.9 |
| 2013–14 | Cleveland | 80 | 31 | 28.2 | .410 | .341 | .839 | 2.8 | 4.1 | .7 | .3 | 9.5 |
| 2014–15 | Brooklyn | 80 | 27 | 28.0 | .439 | .267 | .881 | 3.1 | 4.7 | .9 | .2 | 12.0 |
| 2015–16 | Brooklyn | 32 | 32 | 32.1 | .391 | .304 | .893 | 4.3 | 7.4 | 1.1 | .2 | 12.8 |
| 2016–17 | New Orleans | 2 | 0 | 16.5 | .667 | .000 | 1.000 | .0 | 2.5 | 1.0 | .0 | 3.0 |
| 2017–18 | New York | 62 | 56 | 25.0 | .427 | .291 | .840 | 3.1 | 5.6 | .6 | .1 | 7.5 |
| Career | 867 | 399 | 27.8 | .440 | .343 | .855 | 2.9 | 4.6 | .8 | .1 | 10.8 | |
Playoff Games
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2011 | New Orleans | 6 | 0 | 18.5 | .353 | .000 | .688 | 2.5 | 2.2 | .2 | .2 | 5.8 |
| 2013 | Golden State | 12 | 4 | 35.5 | .506 | .292 | .896 | 4.4 | 4.7 | .9 | .3 | 17.2 |
| 2015 | Brooklyn | 6 | 0 | 25.5 | .519 | .333 | 1.000 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 1.2 | .2 | 12.3 |
| Career | 24 | 4 | 28.8 | .488 | .273 | .870 | 3.9 | 4.0 | .8 | .3 | 13.1 | |
Personal Life
Jarrett Jack is related to another former NBA player, Chris Duhon. They are cousins.
See also
In Spanish: Jarrett Jack para niños
