John Henson (basketball) facts for kids
Henson in 2019
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | December 28, 1990 Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S. |
| High school | Sickles (Tampa, Florida) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 219 lb (99 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | North Carolina (2009–2012) |
| NBA Draft | 2012 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14th overall |
| Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks | |
| Pro career | 2012–2020 |
| Career history | |
| 2012–2018 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 2018–2020 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 2020 | Detroit Pistons |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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John Allen Henson, born on December 28, 1990, is an American former professional basketball player. He played for eight seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before joining the pros, he played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels. There, he was recognized as the best defensive player in his conference twice. The Milwaukee Bucks picked him as the 14th overall player in the 2012 NBA draft. He played for the Bucks for over six seasons. Later, he also played for the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Detroit Pistons.
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John Henson's High School Days
John Henson spent three years at Round Rock High School in Texas. For his final year, he moved to Sickles High School in Florida. During his senior year (2008–09), he wore jersey number 33. He averaged 17.6 points, 12.2 rebounds, and 6.1 blocks per game.
He once scored 29 points in a game. He also blocked 10 or more shots five times in a season. John helped his team achieve a great 24–5 record. He was named a first-team all-state player. He also earned the Tampa Bay Coaches Association Player of the Year award. John was chosen to play in the McDonald's All-American Game. He also received first-team Parade All-American honors.
Becoming a Top Recruit
John Henson was a very popular player for college teams. Experts at Scout.com said he was the best power forward in his age group. They also ranked him as the fourth-best player overall in the 2009 recruiting class. Many thought he would be a key player for one of the best college teams.
His college coach, Roy Williams, praised John's "tremendously long arms." He believed John would block more shots than almost any other player in college basketball.
John Henson's College Career
John Henson started his college career at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In his first year (2009–10), he played as a small forward. When a teammate got injured, John moved to power forward. After this change, his playing improved a lot. He averaged 9.4 points per game in the last 16 games.
In his second year (2010–11), John won the ACC Defensive Player of the Year award. He averaged 11.7 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 3.2 blocks per game. He won the award again in his junior year (2011–12). That season, he averaged 13.7 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks per game.
On March 29, 2012, John decided to enter the NBA draft. This meant he would not play his final year of college basketball.
John Henson's Professional Basketball Journey
Playing for the Milwaukee Bucks (2012–2018)
On June 28, 2012, the Milwaukee Bucks chose John Henson as the 14th pick in the 2012 NBA draft. He signed his first contract with the Bucks on July 10, 2012. On April 10, 2013, he had a great game. He scored 17 points, grabbed 25 rebounds, and blocked seven shots. A week later, he scored a career-high 28 points in a win against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Bucks kept John for the 2014–15 season. In the 2013–14 season, he averaged 11.1 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. He often came off the bench as a substitute player.
For the 2015–16 season, the Bucks extended John's contract again. He played in 67 games in 2014–15. He averaged 7.0 points and 4.7 rebounds per game. He was fifth in the league for blocks per game, with 2.01. He was one of only seven Bucks players to average over 2.0 blocks in a single season. John blocked at least one shot in 20 games in a row.
On October 2, 2015, John signed a new four-year contract with the Bucks. In his second game of the 2015–16 season, he scored a season-high 22 points. This helped the Bucks win against the New York Knicks.
On October 29, 2016, John made a game-winning shot right at the buzzer. This helped the Bucks beat the Brooklyn Nets. He had 12 rebounds, seven points, and two blocks in that game. On November 27, 2016, he scored a season-high 20 points against the Orlando Magic.
On February 4, 2018, John had season highs with 19 points and 18 rebounds. This helped the Bucks win against the Brooklyn Nets. In November 2018, John had to stop playing for about 12 weeks. He had surgery for a torn ligament in his left wrist.
Moving to the Cleveland Cavaliers (2018–2020)
On December 7, 2018, John Henson was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. This trade involved three teams and several players. The Cavaliers also received some future draft picks.
Playing for the Detroit Pistons (2020)
On February 6, 2020, the Cavaliers traded John Henson to the Detroit Pistons. This trade also included other players and a draft pick.
After his time in the NBA, John Henson signed with a team in Puerto Rico in March 2022. However, he did not play any games for them. On September 11, 2024, John Henson announced that he was retiring from basketball.
John Henson's Career Statistics
John Henson played many games in the NBA and college. Here are some of his statistics.
NBA Regular Season Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2012–13 | Milwaukee | 63 | 9 | 13.1 | .482 | .000 | .533 | 4.7 | .5 | .3 | .7 | 6.0 |
| 2013–14 | Milwaukee | 70 | 23 | 26.5 | .538 | .000 | .514 | 7.1 | 1.6 | .6 | 1.7 | 11.1 |
| 2014–15 | Milwaukee | 67 | 11 | 18.3 | .566 | — | .569 | 4.7 | .9 | .4 | 2.0 | 7.0 |
| 2015–16 | Milwaukee | 57 | 1 | 16.8 | .564 | .000 | .590 | 3.9 | .9 | .3 | 1.9 | 7.0 |
| 2016–17 | Milwaukee | 58 | 39 | 19.4 | .515 | .000 | .692 | 5.1 | 1.0 | .5 | 1.3 | 6.8 |
| 2017–18 | Milwaukee | 76 | 69 | 25.9 | .572 | .143 | .570 | 6.8 | 1.5 | .6 | 1.4 | 8.8 |
| 2018–19 | Milwaukee | 14 | 0 | 13.4 | .463 | .355 | .600 | 5.1 | 1.0 | .5 | .8 | 5.6 |
| 2019–20 | Cleveland | 29 | 2 | 14.2 | .508 | .194 | .515 | 3.9 | 1.5 | .6 | 1.1 | 5.0 |
| 2019–20 | Detroit | 11 | 6 | 17.1 | .667 | .400 | .462 | 4.4 | 1.0 | .7 | .9 | 6.9 |
| Career | 445 | 160 | 19.7 | .540 | .250 | .568 | 5.3 | 1.1 | .5 | 1.4 | 7.6 | |
NBA Playoff Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2013 | Milwaukee | 4 | 0 | 8.3 | .273 | .000 | — | 2.0 | .3 | .5 | .0 | 1.5 |
| 2015 | Milwaukee | 6 | 0 | 25.5 | .585 | .000 | .357 | 8.0 | .7 | .8 | 1.7 | 8.8 |
| 2017 | Milwaukee | 2 | 0 | 6.0 | .250 | — | 1.000 | 2.0 | .0 | .5 | .0 | 1.5 |
| 2018 | Milwaukee | 2 | 2 | 37.0 | .692 | — | .500 | 6.0 | 2.5 | .0 | 3.5 | 9.5 |
| Career | 14 | 2 | 19.4 | .536 | .000 | .412 | 5.1 | .7 | .6 | 1.2 | 5.8 | |
College Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2009–10 | North Carolina | 37 | 12 | 15.8 | .486 | .222 | .438 | 4.4 | .9 | .7 | 1.6 | 5.7 |
| 2010–11 | North Carolina | 37 | 36 | 26.7 | .500 | .167 | .482 | 10.1 | .8 | .6 | 3.2 | 11.7 |
| 2011–12 | North Carolina | 35 | 34 | 29.1 | .500 | – | .511 | 9.9 | 1.3 | .6 | 2.9 | 13.7 |
| Career | 109 | 82 | 23.8 | .497 | .208 | .484 | 8.1 | 1.0 | .6 | 2.5 | 10.3 | |
About John Henson's Life
John Henson's parents are Matt and Annette Henson. His father played basketball for Norfolk State University. John's sister, Amber, also played basketball for Duke University.
John is an ambassador for Up2Us Sports. This is a group that helps young people who need support. They do this by giving them coaches who teach positive life skills.
See also
In Spanish: John Henson (baloncestista) para niños
