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Reid with LSU in 2019
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| No. 11 – Minnesota Timberwolves | |
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| Center / power forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 26, 1999 Asbury Park, New Jersey, U.S. |
| High school | Roselle Catholic (Roselle, New Jersey) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 264 lb (120 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | LSU (2018–2019) |
| NBA Draft | 2019 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2019–present |
| League | NBA |
| Career history | |
| 2019–present | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 2019 | →Iowa Wolves |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Nazreon Hilton Reid (/ˈnɑːz/ nahz; born August 26, 1999) is an American professional basketball player. He plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Naz Reid is known for his skills as a center and power forward. He played college basketball for the LSU Tigers. In 2024, Naz Reid won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award. This award goes to the best player who usually comes off the bench.
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Naz Reid's High School Basketball Journey
Naz Reid grew up in Asbury Park, New Jersey. He lived there with his brothers, Payton and Adrian. He went to Roselle Catholic High School. During his last year of high school, he was a great player. He scored about 14.8 points and grabbed 7.7 rebounds per game. He also blocked 2.1 shots per game.
Because of his amazing skills, Naz was invited to the 2018 McDonald's All-American Boys Game. This is a special game for the best high school basketball players in the country. In that game, he scored 15 points and had 11 rebounds. He also made two assists and one block. He played for 20 minutes in the game. Naz scored 22 points when Roselle Catholic beat Don Bosco Prep. This win helped his team win the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions.
During his high school years, Naz was part of a group called "Jelly Fam." This was an online movement known for fancy finger roll layups. Naz was nicknamed "Big Jelly" because he played like a big player but with the flashy moves of a smaller guard. He was the only member of Jelly Fam to make it to the NBA.
Becoming a Top Recruit
Many colleges wanted Naz Reid to play for them. He was considered a "5-star recruit." This means he was one of the best high school players in the country. Experts ranked him as the best power forward in New Jersey. He was also the third-best power forward in the U.S. Overall, he was ranked the 22nd-best player in his class by 247 Sports.
On September 12, 2017, Naz decided to play college basketball at LSU (Louisiana State University). His friend Matthew McMahon also joined LSU. Naz said he chose LSU because of the coaches, especially Coach Wade and Assistant Coach Greg Heiar.
College Basketball at LSU
Naz Reid played his first college game on November 6, 2018. He scored 17 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. LSU won that game 94–63 against Southeastern Louisiana University. Just three days later, he had his best game of the season. He scored 29 points and had 7 rebounds. He also shot very well from behind the three-point line.
During his first year at LSU, Naz averaged 13.6 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. He also had 0.9 assists. On April 3, 2019, he decided to leave college early. He declared for the 2019 NBA draft and hired an agent. This meant he would not play his last three years of college basketball.
Playing in the NBA with the Minnesota Timberwolves
Naz Reid was not chosen by any team in the 2019 NBA draft. However, the Minnesota Timberwolves signed him on July 5, 2019. He signed a "two-way contract." This meant he would split his time between the Timberwolves and their minor league team, the Iowa Wolves. The Iowa Wolves play in the NBA G League. Naz also played for Minnesota in the 2019 NBA Summer League.
On July 17, 2019, Naz Reid signed a longer contract with the Timberwolves. He was sent to the Iowa Wolves for the start of the G League season. Naz made his first NBA game appearance on December 8, 2019. He scored three points in a game where the Timberwolves lost to the Los Angeles Lakers. On January 13, 2020, he scored 20 points, which was his season-high at the time. This happened in a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
On February 6, 2021, Naz Reid had his career-best game. He scored 29 points, grabbed six rebounds, and made two steals. This was in a close game where the Timberwolves lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder by just two points.
On January 2, 2022, Naz scored 23 points and had 11 rebounds. This was his season-high. The Timberwolves lost to the Lakers in that game. Naz was an important player who came off the bench for the Timberwolves. His team made it to the playoffs for the first time since 2018. He played in his first playoff game on April 16. He had two rebounds in a win against the Memphis Grizzlies. Even though the Timberwolves lost to the Grizzlies in six games, it was a big step for the team.
On December 16, 2022, Naz Reid started his first game of the season. He scored 28 points and had nine rebounds. This helped Minnesota win a close game against the Thunder. On February 1, 2023, he had 24 points, 13 rebounds, and four assists. This helped the Timberwolves win in overtime against the Golden State Warriors. On March 29, Naz hurt his left wrist during a game against the Phoenix Suns. Two days later, the team announced he had a broken bone in his wrist. He had to miss the rest of the season.
On June 25, 2023, Naz Reid signed a new three-year contract with the Timberwolves. The contract was worth $42 million. It also included an option for him to decide if he wanted to play for the team in the 2025–26 season. On March 8, 2024, Naz scored a new career-high of 34 points. This was in a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. On April 24, 2024, he received the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award. This award recognized him as the best player who regularly comes off the bench for his team.
Naz Reid's Basketball Stats
These tables show Naz Reid's performance in basketball games. They include points, rebounds, assists, and other important numbers.
NBA Regular Season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2019–20 | Minnesota | 30 | 11 | 16.5 | .412 | .330 | .698 | 4.1 | 1.2 | .6 | .7 | 9.0 |
| 2020–21 | Minnesota | 70 | 15 | 19.2 | .523 | .351 | .693 | 4.6 | 1.0 | .5 | 1.1 | 11.2 |
| 2021–22 | Minnesota | 77 | 6 | 15.8 | .489 | .343 | .765 | 3.9 | .9 | .5 | .9 | 8.3 |
| 2022–23 | Minnesota | 68 | 11 | 18.4 | .537 | .346 | .677 | 4.9 | 1.1 | .6 | .8 | 11.5 |
| 2023–24 | Minnesota | 81 | 14 | 24.2 | .477 | .414 | .736 | 5.2 | 1.3 | .8 | .9 | 13.5 |
| Career | 326 | 57 | 19.2 | .496 | .371 | .717 | 4.6 | 1.1 | .6 | .9 | 10.9 | |
NBA Play-in
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2022 | Minnesota | 1 | 0 | 21.4 | .429 | .333 | .250 | 4.0 | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | 8.0 |
| Career | 1 | 0 | 21.4 | .429 | .333 | .250 | 4.0 | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | 8.0 | |
NBA Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2022 | Minnesota | 5 | 0 | 10.8 | .412 | .429 | 1.000 | 2.8 | .0 | .2 | 1.2 | 4.8 |
| 2024 | Minnesota | 16 | 0 | 22.5 | .458 | .362 | .710 | 3.7 | 1.0 | .5 | .8 | 11.1 |
| Career | 21 | 0 | 19.7 | .453 | .368 | .763 | 3.5 | .8 | .4 | .9 | 9.6 | |
College Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2018–19 | LSU | 34 | 32 | 27.2 | .468 | .333 | .727 | 7.2 | .9 | .7 | .7 | 13.6 |
See also
In Spanish: Naz Reid para niños
