Justin Jackson (basketball, born 1995) facts for kids

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Justin Jackson

Jackson with the North Carolina Tar Heels in 2017
Free agent
Small forward / power forward
Personal information
Born	(1995-03-28) March 28, 1995 (age 30) Houston, Texas, U.S.
High school	Homeschool Christian Youth (Houston, Texas)
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
College	North Carolina (2014–2017)
NBA Draft	2017 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15th overall
Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
Pro career	2017–present
Career history
2017–2019	Sacramento Kings
2017–2018	→Reno Bighorns
2019–2020	Dallas Mavericks
2020–2021	Oklahoma City Thunder
2021	Milwaukee Bucks
2021	Texas Legends
2021	Boston Celtics
2022	Phoenix Suns
2022	Texas Legends
2022–2023	Boston Celtics
2023–2024	Texas Legends
2024	Minnesota Timberwolves
Career highlights and awards
NBA champion (2021) All-NBA G League Third Team (2022) NCAA champion (2017) Consensus first-team All-American (2017) ACC Player of the Year (2017) First-team All-ACC (2017) ACC All-Freshman team (2015) No. 44 honored by North Carolina Tar Heels McDonald's All-American Game co-MVP (2014) First-team Parade All-American (2014)
Medals Representing the  United States FIBA Americas U16 Championship Gold 2011 Mexico U-17 Team

Justin Aaron Jackson, born on March 28, 1995, is an American professional basketball player. He recently played for the Texas Legends. This team is part of the NBA G League.

Justin was a co-MVP in the 2014 McDonald's All-American Boys Game. He shared this award with Jahlil Okafor. He played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels from 2015 to 2017. In 2017, he was named an All-American. He also helped the Tar Heels win a national championship that year.

Justin is a small forward. He was picked 15th overall in the 2017 NBA draft by the Portland Trail Blazers. On draft night, he was traded to the Sacramento Kings. Justin has played for several NBA teams. These include the Kings, Dallas Mavericks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Milwaukee Bucks, Boston Celtics, and Phoenix Suns. He played for these teams over six years. In 2021, he won an NBA championship with the Milwaukee Bucks. He has also played for the Stockton Kings and the Texas Legends in the NBA G League.

High School Basketball Journey

Justin Jackson and 2014 McDonald's All-American Boys Game co-MVP Jahlil Okafor

Justin Jackson played basketball for the Homeschool Christian Youth Association (HCYA). This group helps homeschool families and students in Houston, Texas. He led his team, the Warriors, to a national championship in 2012. He also won the Sullivan Award. This award goes to the best homeschool basketball player each year.

In his final year, Justin was amazing. He scored about 31.5 points and grabbed 9.1 rebounds per game. He became known as one of the best high school athletes in the country. Many top colleges wanted him to play for them. These included Baylor, Georgetown, Maryland, and North Carolina.

Justin was rated a five-star recruit by major sports websites. He decided to sign with North Carolina. He was seen as one of the top players in the Class of 2014.

McDonald's All-American Game

After his time with HCYA, Justin was chosen for the 2014 McDonald's All-American Boys Game. This happened on January 29, 2014. He scored the first points of the game. He was named co-MVP along with Jahlil Okafor. Justin scored 23 points in the game. He made 11 out of 12 shots, making him the top scorer. He also won the Jack Daly Award for good sportsmanship.

College Basketball Career

Justin played for the North Carolina Tar Heels. In his first year, he was chosen for the ACC All-Freshman team. He helped his team reach the championship game of the 2015 ACC tournament.

In his second year, Justin helped his team win the 2016 ACC tournament. They also made it to the 2016 national championship game.

In his third year, Justin had a fantastic season. He won the ACC Player of the Year award. He was also selected for the First-team All-ACC. In 2017, he was named a consensus first-team All-American.

Winning a National Championship

Justin scored 16 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in the Tar Heels' sixth championship win. This was in the 2017 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament.

On April 13, 2017, Justin decided to enter the 2017 NBA draft.

Professional Basketball Career

Playing for the Sacramento Kings (2017–2019)

The Portland Trail Blazers picked Justin 15th overall in the 2017 NBA draft. However, on draft day, he was traded to the Sacramento Kings. This trade included Harry Giles going to the Kings. On July 8, 2017, Justin signed a four-year contract with the Kings.

Time with the Dallas Mavericks (2019–2020)

On February 6, 2019, Justin was traded to the Dallas Mavericks. This trade also involved Zach Randolph going to the Mavericks. They were traded for Harrison Barnes.

Joining the Oklahoma City Thunder (2020–2021)

On November 27, 2020, Justin was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. This was part of a three-team trade. He played 33 games for the Thunder. On April 5, 2021, the Thunder decided to let him go.

Winning a Championship with the Milwaukee Bucks (2021)

On April 21, 2021, Justin signed a special contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. He played in one regular-season game for them. On July 20, 2021, he won an NBA championship with the team. Justin played in five playoff games. He averaged 1.2 points per game during the 2021 NBA Playoffs. After the season, the Bucks did not offer him a new contract.

Playing for the Texas Legends (2021)

On October 15, 2021, Justin briefly returned to the Dallas Mavericks. He was waived the next day. On October 23, he signed with the Texas Legends. He played 10 games for them. He averaged 22.7 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game.

Short Stint with the Boston Celtics (2021)

On December 18, 2021, Justin signed a 10-day contract with the Boston Celtics.

With the Phoenix Suns (2022)

On January 5, 2022, Justin signed a 10-day contract with the Phoenix Suns. This was due to a special COVID-19 rule. He played three games with the Suns. He averaged 4.3 points and 2.0 rebounds in about 7.7 minutes per game.

Returning to the Texas Legends (2022–2024)

After his 10-day contracts ended, Justin returned to the Texas Legends. He had several stints with the team.

Back with the Boston Celtics (2022–2023)

On October 15, 2022, Justin joined the Boston Celtics roster. This was after he played well in the Summer League. On February 9, 2023, Justin was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. He was waived by the Thunder the next day.

Latest Stint with the Legends and Timberwolves (2023–2024)

On February 24, 2023, the Texas Legends brought Justin back. On February 22, 2024, he signed a 10-day contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He returned to the Legends on March 3.

Career Statistics

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NBA Playoff Stats

College Stats

See also

In Spanish: Justin Jackson (baloncestista de 1995) para niños