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, born on May 30, 1992, is an American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the UConn Huskies. As a freshman, he was a key scorer for the UConn Huskies team that won the national championship in 2011.
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Jeremy Lamb's Early Life and High School Career
Jeremy Lamb went to Norcross High School in Norcross, Georgia. He was the captain of his basketball team. During his time there, he averaged 20 points and 6 rebounds per game. He helped his team win the regional championship. They also reached the "Elite 8" in the state playoffs. His team finished with a great record of 27 wins and 3 losses.
UConn coach Jim Calhoun noticed Lamb. He thought Lamb reminded him of a former UConn star, Richard "Rip" Hamilton. This led to Lamb being recruited by UConn. Experts like Rivals.com saw Lamb as a "four-star recruit." In 2010, he was ranked as the 19th best shooting guard and the 76th best player in the country.
College Basketball Journey
Freshman Year Success at UConn
During his first year at UConn, Lamb played in every game. He averaged 11.1 points per game. This was the second-highest on the team, right behind Kemba Walker. On January 25, 2011, he scored a career-high 24 points against Marquette.
In the 2011 Big East tournament, Lamb averaged 14.2 points. He helped the UConn Huskies, who were seeded 9th, win the tournament. This win earned them a #3 seed in the NCAA tournament.
NCAA Championship and International Play
In the 2011 NCAA Tournament, Lamb's scoring went up to 16.2 points per game. He tied his career-high with 24 points against San Diego State. This happened in the "Sweet 16" round on March 24, 2011. Before UConn's Final Four game, Lamb was amazing from three-point range. He made 11 out of 15 shots. This was the highest percentage ever for a player reaching the Final Four. In the national championship game, he scored 12 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. The Huskies beat Butler 53–41 to win the title.
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. He was chosen to be part of Team USA. They competed in the 2011 FIBA U19 World Cup in Latvia. Lamb was the only American player picked for the five-man FIBA Under-19 World Cup All-Tournament Team.
Sophomore Season and NBA Draft
The 2012 basketball season was not as successful for Lamb and UConn. Even with their talent, they did not meet expectations. They had a losing record in Big East play. 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.
Jeremy Lamb's 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 for the Tulsa 66ers in the NBA Development League. He was even named to the Futures All-Star team for the 2013 NBA D-League All-Star Game. However, he was called back by the Thunder and could not play in the game.
On December 29, 2013, Lamb scored a career-high 22 points. This helped the Thunder win 117–86 against the Houston Rockets. On November 14, 2014, he had his first "double-double." 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. On November 2, 2015, he signed a new three-year contract with the Hornets. The next day, he scored a season-high 20 points. He made 9 out 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 loss to the Golden State Warriors.
On November 26, 2016, Lamb started his first game for the Hornets. He had been out for 10 games due to a hamstring injury. He played his best game 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 scored 21 points and had nine rebounds in a 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 loss to the Toronto Raptors. He scored 19 of those points in just 15 minutes during the first half.
Before the 2018–19 season, Lamb became the team's starting shooting guard. On November 21, he scored 21 points, making a career-high five 3-pointers. This helped the Hornets win 127–109 against the Indiana Pacers. On December 26, he scored 31 points in a close double-overtime loss to the Brooklyn Nets.
Lamb became known for making amazing shots. On March 24, 2019, he made a half-court shot at the buzzer! This shot gave the Hornets a 115–114 win over the Raptors. It was one of the longest game-winning buzzer-beaters in the past 20 seasons. Less than two weeks later, Lamb hit another game-winning 3-pointer against the Raptors. This time, it was with just 3.3 seconds left, giving the Hornets a 113–111 win on April 5.
Indiana Pacers (2019–2022)
On July 7, 2019, Lamb signed a three-year contract with the Indiana Pacers. However, on February 24, 2020, the Pacers announced that Lamb had a serious knee injury. He tore his left ACL and other parts of his knee during a game against the Toronto Raptors. 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 Pacers received Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield, and Tristan Thompson. Lamb played his first game for the Kings a day later. He scored 14 points, grabbed six rebounds, and had five assists in a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Stockton Kings (2023–2024)
On October 2, 2023, Lamb signed again with Sacramento, but was waived a week later. On November 9, he joined the Stockton Kings. On March 10, 2024, it was announced that Lamb had a season-ending ankle injury while playing for Stockton.
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's parents are Rolando and Angela Lamb. He is the third of four children. His father, Rolando, is a pastor. He also used to play college basketball. Rolando famously scored a game-winning shot for Virginia Commonwealth in the 1984 NCAA tournament. He was also picked in the 1985 NBA draft, but he never played in the NBA. Jeremy's brother, Zach, played college basketball for Cal State Bakersfield. Jeremy is currently in a relationship with Anjali Ranadive. She is the daughter of Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadive.
See also
In Spanish: Jeremy Lamb para niños
