Jeremy Lamb facts for kids
Lamb with the Charlotte Hornets in 2019
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | May 30, 1992 Henrico, Virginia, U.S. |
| High school | Norcross (Norcross, Georgia) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | UConn (2010–2012) |
| NBA Draft | 2012 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12th overall |
| Selected by the Houston Rockets | |
| Pro career | 2012–2024 |
| Career history | |
| 2012–2015 | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| 2012–2013 | →Tulsa 66ers |
| 2015–2019 | Charlotte Hornets |
| 2019–2022 | Indiana Pacers |
| 2022 | Sacramento Kings |
| 2023–2024 | Stockton Kings |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Jeremy Emmanuel Lamb, also known as “Fly Guy,” is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He was born on May 30, 1992. Lamb played college basketball for the UConn Huskies. In his first year, he was the second-highest scorer for the UConn Huskies team that won the national championship in 2011. The Houston Rockets chose him in the first round of the 2012 NBA Draft. He retired from professional basketball in August 2024.
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High School Basketball Journey
Jeremy Lamb went to Norcross High School in Norcross, Georgia. He was the captain of his high school basketball team. During his time there, he averaged 20 points and six rebounds per game. He helped lead Norcross to win the regional championship. His team also reached the Elite 8 in the state playoffs, finishing with a great record of 27 wins and 3 losses.
UConn coach Jim Calhoun noticed Lamb and recruited him. Coach Calhoun felt that Lamb reminded him of a former UConn star, Richard "Rip" Hamilton. Experts at Rivals.com considered Lamb a four-star recruit. In 2010, they ranked him as the 19th best shooting guard and the 76th best player in the entire nation.
College Basketball Career
Freshman Year Success
During his first year at UConn, Jeremy Lamb played in every game. He averaged 11.1 points per game, which was the second-highest on the team. Only Kemba Walker scored more points. Lamb scored his highest points in a game, 24, against Marquette on January 25, 2011.
In the 2011 Big East tournament, he averaged 14.2 points. He helped the #9-seeded Huskies win the tournament. This win earned them the #3-seed in the NCAA tournament.
NCAA Tournament Highlights
In the 2011 NCAA Tournament, Lamb scored even more points, averaging 16.2 points per game. He tied his personal best with 24 points against San Diego State in the Sweet 16 round. Before UConn's Final Four game against Kentucky, Lamb had made 11 of 15 three-point shots in the NCAA Tournament. This was the highest percentage ever for a player who reached the Final Four.
In the national championship game, he scored 12 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. The Huskies defeated Butler with a score of 53–41, winning the national title.
Playing for Team USA
After the season, Lamb was invited to try out for the FIBA Under-19 World Cup team. He was one of 17 players trying for 12 spots. USA Basketball chose him to be part of the team. The 12 selected players competed as Team USA in the 2011 FIBA U19 World Cup in Latvia. Lamb was the only American player chosen for the five-man All-Tournament Team.
Final College Season
The 2012 basketball season was not as successful for Lamb and UConn. Even though they had talented players, they did not meet expectations. They had a losing record in Big East games during the regular season. They also lost in the first round of the NCAA Tournament to Iowa State University. After the 2012 season, Lamb decided to enter the NBA draft.
Professional Basketball Career
Oklahoma City Thunder (2012–2015)
The Houston Rockets picked Jeremy Lamb as the 12th overall player in the 2012 NBA draft. On October 27, 2012, Lamb was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. This trade also included Kevin Martin and two first-round draft picks. In return, the Rockets received James Harden and other players.
During his first year, Lamb also played several games for the Tulsa 66ers. This team is part of the NBA Development League. On February 4, 2013, he was chosen for the Futures All-Star team for the 2013 NBA D-League All-Star Game. However, he was later called back to play for the Thunder.
On December 29, 2013, Lamb scored a career-high 22 points. This happened in a 117–86 win against the Rockets. On November 14, 2014, he achieved his first "double-double." This means he had double-digit numbers in two categories. He scored a career-high 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in a game against the Detroit Pistons.
Charlotte Hornets (2015–2019)
On June 25, 2015, Lamb was traded to the Charlotte Hornets. The Hornets gave up Luke Ridnour and a 2016 draft pick for him. On November 2, he signed a new three-year contract with the Hornets. The next day, Lamb scored a season-high 20 points. He made 9 of 10 shots in a 130–105 win over the Chicago Bulls. On January 4, 2016, he scored even more, getting 22 points in a game against the Golden State Warriors.
On November 26, 2016, Lamb started his first game for the Hornets. He had been out for 10 games because of a hamstring injury. In this game, he had his best performance yet, scoring 18 points and grabbing a career-high 17 rebounds. This helped the Hornets win 107–102 against the New York Knicks. Two days later, he set another season high in points. He scored 21 points and had nine rebounds in a 104–85 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
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On December 20, 2017, Lamb scored a career-high 32 points. He made 11 of 17 shots in a game against the Toronto Raptors. He scored 19 of those points in just the first half.
Before the 2018–19 season began, Lamb was named the team's starting shooting guard. On November 21, he scored 21 points and made a career-high five three-pointers. This helped the Hornets win 127–109 against the Indiana Pacers. On December 26, he scored 31 points in a close game against the Brooklyn Nets, which went into double overtime.
On March 24, 2019, Lamb made an amazing shot from half-court. It was a buzzer-beater that won the game for the Hornets, 115–114, against the Raptors. This was one of the longest game-winning shots in the last 20 seasons. On April 5, Lamb hit another game-winning three-pointer against the Raptors. This time, it was with only 3.3 seconds left, giving the Hornets a 113–111 victory.
Indiana Pacers (2019–2022)
On July 7, 2019, Lamb signed a three-year contract with the Indiana Pacers. On February 24, 2020, the Pacers announced that Lamb had a serious injury. He tore his ACL, a ligament in his knee, and also had other knee injuries. This happened during a game against the Toronto Raptors on February 23. This injury meant Lamb could not play for the rest of the 2019–20 season.
Sacramento Kings (2022)
On February 8, 2022, Lamb was traded to the Sacramento Kings. He was traded along with Justin Holiday and Domantas Sabonis. In return, the Kings sent Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield, and Tristan Thompson to the Pacers. Lamb played his first game for the Kings a day later. He scored 14 points, grabbed six rebounds, and had five assists in a 132–119 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Stockton Kings (2023–2024)
On October 2, 2023, Lamb signed again with Sacramento, but they released him a week later. On November 9, he was named to the opening night roster for the Stockton Kings. This team is part of the NBA G League. On March 10, 2024, it was announced that Lamb had a season-ending ankle injury while playing for Stockton.
Retirement from Basketball
On August 7, 2024, Jeremy Lamb announced that he was retiring from professional basketball.
Career Statistics
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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 |
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| 2012–13 | Oklahoma City | 23 | 0 | 6.4 | .353 | .300 | 1.000 | .8 | .2 | .1 | .1 | 3.1 |
| 2013–14 | Oklahoma City | 78 | 0 | 19.7 | .432 | .356 | .797 | 2.4 | 1.5 | .7 | .3 | 8.5 |
| 2014–15 | Oklahoma City | 47 | 8 | 13.5 | .416 | .342 | .891 | 2.3 | .9 | .4 | .1 | 6.3 |
| 2015–16 | Charlotte | 66 | 0 | 18.6 | .451 | .309 | .727 | 3.8 | 1.2 | .6 | .5 | 8.8 |
| 2016–17 | Charlotte | 62 | 5 | 18.4 | .460 | .281 | .853 | 4.3 | 1.2 | .4 | .4 | 9.7 |
| 2017–18 | Charlotte | 80 | 18 | 24.6 | .457 | .370 | .861 | 4.1 | 2.3 | .8 | .4 | 12.9 |
| 2018–19 | Charlotte | 79 | 55 | 28.5 | .440 | .348 | .888 | 5.5 | 2.2 | 1.1 | .4 | 15.3 |
| 2019–20 | Indiana | 46 | 42 | 28.1 | .451 | .335 | .836 | 4.3 | 2.1 | 1.2 | .5 | 12.5 |
| 2020–21 | Indiana | 36 | 8 | 21.3 | .435 | .406 | .947 | 3.6 | 1.5 | .9 | .6 | 10.1 |
| 2021–22 | Indiana | 39 | 0 | 15.7 | .373 | .333 | .838 | 2.4 | 1.3 | .6 | .4 | 7.1 |
| 2021–22 | Sacramento | 17 | 0 | 18.9 | .403 | .302 | .846 | 3.5 | 1.8 | .5 | .5 | 7.9 |
| Career | 573 | 136 | 20.8 | .439 | .342 | .857 | 3.6 | 1.6 | .7 | .4 | 10.1 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2014 | Oklahoma City | 11 | 0 | 9.1 | .405 | .143 | 1.000 | 1.5 | .6 | .6 | .1 | 3.6 |
| 2016 | Charlotte | 3 | 0 | 4.0 | .556 | 1.000 | .000 | 1.3 | .3 | .0 | .0 | 3.7 |
| Career | 14 | 0 | 8.0 | .431 | .200 | 1.000 | 1.4 | .6 | .5 | .1 | 3.6 | |
College
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2010–11 | Connecticut | 41 | 40 | 28.8 | .487 | .368 | .797 | 4.5 | 1.6 | .9 | .6 | 11.1 |
| 2011–12 | Connecticut | 34 | 34 | 37.2 | .478 | .336 | .810 | 4.9 | 1.7 | 1.2 | .6 | 17.7 |
| Career | 75 | 74 | 32.1 | .482 | .348 | .806 | 4.7 | 1.7 | 1.0 | .6 | 14.1 | |
Personal Life and Family
Jeremy Lamb is the third of four children born to Rolando and Angela Lamb. His father, Rolando, is a pastor and used to be a college basketball player himself. Rolando famously scored a game-winning shot for Virginia Commonwealth in the 1984 NCAA tournament. He was also chosen in the 1985 NBA draft, but he never played in the NBA.
Jeremy's brother, Zach, also played college basketball for Cal State Bakersfield. Jeremy Lamb is in a relationship with Anjali Ranadive. Anjali is the daughter of Vivek Ranadive, who owns the Sacramento Kings basketball team.
See also
In Spanish: Jeremy Lamb para niños
