Jordan Mickey facts for kids
Mickey in 2022
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| No. 35 – Qingdao Eagles | |
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| Power forward / center | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 9, 1994 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 236 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | LSU (2013–2015) |
| NBA Draft | 2015 / Round: 2 / Pick: 33rd overall |
| Selected by the Boston Celtics | |
| Pro career | 2015–present |
| League | CBA |
| Career history | |
| 2015–2017 | Boston Celtics |
| 2015–2017 | →Maine Red Claws |
| 2017–2018 | Miami Heat |
| 2018–2019 | Khimki Moscow |
| 2019–2020 | Real Madrid |
| 2020–2021 | Khimki Moscow |
| 2021–2022 | Zenit Saint Petersburg |
| 2022–2024 | Virtus Bologna |
| 2024–present | Qingdao Eagles |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Jordan Grayson Mickey (born July 9, 1994) is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Qingdao Eagles in China. Before playing professionally, he was a college basketball star at Louisiana State University. The Boston Celtics picked him in the 2015 NBA draft.
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Early Life and College Basketball
High School Years
Jordan Mickey went to Arlington Grace Prep for three years. He helped his team win a state championship in his junior year. Later, he moved to Prime Prep Academy in 2012. During his time there, he averaged 16 points, 10 rebounds, and two blocks per game. Experts like ESPN.com saw him as a top player. They ranked him as the 12th best power forward in the nation for 2013.
College Career at LSU
Jordan quickly made an impact when he joined LSU in 2013. In his first three games, he scored double-doubles (double digits in two stats). He started all 34 games for the Tigers. He averaged 12.7 points and 7.9 rebounds per game. Jordan also became only the second player in LSU history to block 100 shots in a single season. The first was Shaquille O'Neal. He won several awards in his freshman year.
In his second year (2014–15), Jordan led the entire country in blocked shots, averaging 3.6 per game. He also averaged 15.4 points and 9.9 rebounds. Even with shoulder and ankle injuries, he kept playing. In the NCAA Tournament, he had 12 points, 14 rebounds, and six blocks. However, LSU lost a close game to North Carolina State. He earned more awards that year, including First Team All-SEC. On March 31, 2015, Jordan decided to enter the NBA draft. This meant he would leave college two years early.
Professional Basketball Journey
Starting in the NBA (Boston Celtics & Miami Heat)
The Boston Celtics chose Jordan Mickey as the 33rd pick in the 2015 NBA draft. He signed with the Celtics in July 2015. For much of his time with Boston, he played in the NBA Development League (now G-League). This league helps young players develop their skills. He played for the Maine Red Claws, the Celtics' affiliate team.
In December 2015, Jordan was named the D-League Player of the Month. He was the first Red Claws player to get this award. He averaged 19.6 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 5.3 blocks. On December 31, he even got a triple-double with 13 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 blocks. He was chosen for the 2016 NBA D-League All-Star Game. However, an ankle injury kept him from playing. He played limited minutes for the Celtics during this time.
In the 2016–17 season, Jordan played in some games for the Celtics. He made his first NBA start on January 11, 2017. In July 2017, the Celtics released him.
On August 20, 2017, Jordan signed with the Miami Heat. He scored a career-high nine points in a game against the Los Angeles Clippers. In May 2018, the Heat decided not to keep him, making him a free agent.
Playing in Europe (Khimki, Real Madrid, Zenit)
After leaving the NBA, Jordan Mickey moved to Europe. On July 26, 2018, he signed with BC Khimki, a team in Russia. He played in the VTB United League and the EuroLeague, which are top European basketball leagues.
In July 2019, he joined Real Madrid, a famous Spanish team. He helped them win the Spanish Super Cup and the Spanish Cup in 2020.
He returned to Khimki Moscow in July 2020 for another year. Then, in July 2021, he signed with Zenit Saint Petersburg. He left the team in 2022 due to world events.
Success in Italy (Virtus Bologna)
On July 13, 2022, Jordan signed with Virtus Bologna in Italy. He played in both the Italian league and the EuroLeague. In September 2022, Virtus Bologna won the Italian Supercup. They beat Dinamo Sassari 72–69. This was their third Supercup win and second in a row!
Even though they had a good start, Virtus Bologna finished 14th in the EuroLeague that season. They also lost in the Italian Cup final. In June, they made it to the national finals but lost to Olimpia Milan in a very close series.
In September 2023, Virtus Bologna won their fourth Supercup, and their third in a row! They defeated Germani Brescia 97–60.
Moving to China (Qingdao Eagles)
On November 6, 2024, Jordan Mickey signed with the Qingdao Eagles in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA).
Career Statistics
NBA Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2015–16 | Boston | 16 | 0 | 3.6 | .364 | – | .500 | .8 | .1 | .0 | .7 | 1.3 |
| 2016–17 | Boston | 25 | 1 | 5.6 | .441 | .000 | .571 | 1.4 | .3 | .1 | .2 | 1.5 |
| 2017–18 | Miami | 23 | 3 | 12.3 | .476 | .125 | .684 | 3.6 | .4 | .3 | .4 | 4.0 |
| Career | 64 | 4 | 7.5 | .449 | .118 | .605 | 2.0 | .3 | .1 | .4 | 2.4 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2016 | Boston | 2 | 0 | 5.0 | .500 | .000 | .000 | 1.0 | 1.0 | .0 | .5 | 2.0 |
| 2017 | Boston | 2 | 0 | 8.8 | .400 | .000 | .000 | 2.5 | .0 | .0 | .5 | 2.0 |
| Career | 4 | 0 | 7.0 | .444 | .000 | .000 | 1.8 | .5 | .0 | .5 | 2.0 | |
EuroLeague Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG | PIR |
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| 2018–19 | Khimki | 28 | 5 | 22.5 | .529 | .351 | .739 | 5.0 | .7 | .8 | 1.1 | 14.2 | 15.4 |
| 2019–20 | Real Madrid | 26 | 2 | 16.6 | .628 | .333 | .780 | 4.2 | .6 | .4 | 1.0 | 9.0 | 10.8 |
| 2020–21 | Khimki | 28 | 12 | 28.9 | .516 | .239 | .777 | 5.8 | .9 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 15.6 | 10.1 |
| 2021–22 | Zenit | 22 | 22 | 25.4 | .509 | .357 | .800 | 4.3 | .8 | .5 | .9 | 10.5 | 10.1 |
| 2022–23 | Bologna | 32 | 18 | 22.0 | .429 | .254 | .792 | 4.1 | .8 | .7 | .7 | 7.3 | 8.2 |
| 2023–24 | 26 | 4 | 18.2 | .483 | .415 | .675 | .675 | 4.0 | .6 | .4 | .7 | 8.2 | 7.7 |
| Career | 162 | 63 | 22.3 | .512 | .313 | .761 | 4.5 | .7 | .7 | 1.0 | 10.8 | 11.5 | |
Personal Life
Jordan Mickey's parents are James Wright and Torand Hunter. His father, James, also played basketball as a center for Abilene Christian University. He was even named the MVP of the Lone Star Conference in 1984–85.
See also
In Spanish: Jordan Mickey para niños
- List of NCAA Division I men's basketball season blocks leaders
