Jordan Mickey facts for kids
Mickey in 2022
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| No. 55 – 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 the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). Jordan played college basketball for Louisiana State University. He was then chosen by the Boston Celtics in the 2015 NBA draft.
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High School Basketball Journey
Jordan Mickey started his high school basketball career at Arlington Grace Prep. He helped his team win a state championship during his junior year. In 2012, he moved to Prime Prep Academy. During his time at Prime Prep, he averaged 16 points, 10 rebounds, and two blocks per game. Experts at ESPN.com thought he was a top player. They ranked him as the 12th best power forward in the nation in 2013.
College Career at LSU
Jordan Mickey quickly became an important player for LSU in his first year (2013–14). He scored double-doubles (double digits in two stats like points and rebounds) in his first three games. He played in all 34 games for the Tigers. He averaged 12.7 points and 7.9 rebounds per game. He also became only the second player in LSU history to block 100 shots in one season. The first was the famous Shaquille O'Neal. Jordan earned several awards for his great play that year.
In his second year (2014–15), Mickey was the best in the country at blocking shots, averaging 3.6 blocks per game. He also averaged 15.4 points and 9.9 rebounds. He blocked at least six shots in four games in a row. Even with some shoulder and ankle injuries, he kept playing well. In the NCAA Tournament, he had 12 points, 14 rebounds, and six blocks. LSU narrowly lost to North Carolina State. He received more awards for his excellent performance that season.
On March 31, 2015, Jordan Mickey decided to enter the NBA draft. This meant he would not play his last two years of college basketball.
Professional Basketball Career
Playing for the Boston Celtics (2015–2017)
Jordan Mickey was picked by the Boston Celtics as the 33rd player in the 2015 NBA draft. He signed with the Celtics on July 20, 2015. For most of his first season, he played in the NBA Development League (now G League). He played for the Maine Red Claws, which was Boston's team in that league.
2015–16 Season Highlights
On January 5, 2016, Jordan was named the NBA Development League Player of the Month for December 2015. He was the first player from the Red Claws to win this award. He helped Maine win many games. He averaged 19.6 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 5.3 blocks per game. In one game, he scored a season-high 32 points. In another, he got a triple-double with 13 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 blocks. He was chosen for the 2016 NBA Development League All-Star Game. However, he could not play due to an ankle injury. He played a few games for the Celtics, but mostly spent time with the Red Claws.
2016–17 Season with Boston
In the 2016–17 season, Mickey played in some games for the Celtics. He scored a season-high eight points against the Denver Nuggets in November. He even started his first NBA game on January 11, filling in for an injured teammate. He continued to play for the Maine Red Claws at times during this season. The Celtics let Jordan go from the team on July 13, 2017.
Time with the Miami Heat (2017–2018)
On August 20, 2017, Jordan Mickey signed with the Miami Heat. He scored a career-high nine points in a game against the Los Angeles Clippers in December 2017. In May 2018, the Heat decided not to keep him, making him a free agent.
Playing in Europe (2018–2022)
Jordan then moved to play basketball in Europe.
- Khimki (2018–2019): He signed a one-year deal with BC Khimki, a team in Russia.
- Real Madrid (2019–2020): In July 2019, he joined Real Madrid, a very strong team in Spain.
- Return to Khimki (2020–2021): He went back to play for Khimki Moscow for another year.
- Zenit St. Petersburg (2021–2022): In July 2021, he signed with Zenit Saint Petersburg. He left the team in 2022.
Playing for Virtus Bologna (2022–2024)
On July 13, 2022, Jordan Mickey signed with Virtus Bologna in Italy. This team plays in the Italian league and the EuroLeague. In September 2022, Virtus Bologna won the Italian Supercup. They won it again in September 2023, making it their third Supercup in a row. Even though they won Supercups, the team did not make the playoffs in the EuroLeague in 2023. They also lost in the Italian Cup final. In June 2023, Virtus Bologna lost in the national finals to Olimpia Milan.
Joining Qingdao Eagles (2024–Present)
On November 6, 2024, Jordan Mickey signed with the Qingdao Eagles. This team is part of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). He joined them to replace another player, Akil Mitchell.
Career Statistics
| 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 | PIR | Performance Index Rating |
| Bold | Career high |
NBA
Regular season
| 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
| 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 | |
About Jordan's Family
Jordan Mickey's parents are James Wright and Torand Hunter. His father, James, also played basketball as a center. He played for Abilene Christian University. His dad was even named the MVP (Most Valuable Player) 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
