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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 (pronounced NAHZ; born August 26, 1999) is an American professional basketball player. He plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before joining the NBA, he played college basketball for the LSU Tigers. Naz Reid won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award in 2024, which is a special award for a player who comes off the bench to help their team a lot.
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Naz Reid's High School Basketball Journey
Naz Reid grew up in Asbury Park, New Jersey. He lived with his mother, Anashia, and his two sisters, Toraya and Jakahya. He went to Roselle Catholic High School.
Becoming a McDonald's All-American
During his last year of high school, Naz played really well. He scored about 15 points, grabbed almost 8 rebounds, and blocked over 2 shots per game. Because of his great performance, he 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.
Naz also helped his high school team, Roselle Catholic, win the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions. He scored 22 points in the final game.
The "Jelly Fam" Movement
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 was a big player who could play like a quick, flashy guard. He was the only member of the "Jelly Fam" to make it to the NBA. In January 2025, his high school honored him by retiring his jersey number, 5. Naz and his Timberwolves teammates attended the special ceremony.
Choosing a College Team
Naz Reid was a highly sought-after player in high school. Many experts rated him as a 5-star recruit. This means he was considered one of the best young players in the country. He was ranked as the top power forward in New Jersey. On September 12, 2017, Naz decided to play college basketball at LSU (Louisiana State University). He chose LSU because he liked the coaches there.
Naz Reid's College Basketball Career
Naz Reid started his college basketball career on November 6, 2018. In his first game, he scored 17 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. Just three days later, he had his best game of the season, scoring 29 points.
Throughout his first year at LSU, Naz averaged about 14 points and 7 rebounds per game. After just one year of college, he decided to enter the 2019 NBA draft on April 3, 2019. This meant he would skip his last three years of college to try and play in the NBA.
Naz Reid's Professional Basketball Career
Joining the Minnesota Timberwolves (2019–Present)
Even though Naz Reid was not chosen in the 2019 NBA draft, he still got a chance to play in the NBA. On July 5, 2019, he signed a special contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves. This contract allowed him to play for both the Timberwolves and their minor league team, the Iowa Wolves. This way, he could get more playing time and develop his skills.
Naz made his NBA debut on December 8, 2019. He scored three points in a game against the Los Angeles Lakers. On January 13, 2020, he scored 20 points in a game, which was his highest score at that time.
On February 6, 2021, Naz had an amazing game where he scored a career-high 29 points. He also grabbed six rebounds and made two steals.
In the 2021-2022 season, Naz was an important player coming off the bench for the Timberwolves. He helped the team reach the playoffs for the first time since 2018. He played in his first playoff game on April 16, 2022. The Timberwolves played against the Memphis Grizzlies but lost the series in six games.
On December 16, 2022, Naz started his first game of the season and scored 28 points. He also had nine rebounds, helping his team win. On February 1, 2023, he had another strong game with 24 points and 13 rebounds. However, on March 29, 2023, Naz injured his left wrist. The team announced that he had a fracture and would be out for a while.
Despite the injury, Naz Reid signed a new three-year contract with the Timberwolves on June 25, 2023. This showed that the team believed in him. On March 8, 2024, he scored a new career-high of 34 points in a game. Then, on April 24, 2024, he received the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award. This award is given to the best player who usually comes off the bench instead of starting the game.
Naz Reid's Career Statistics
These tables show how well Naz Reid has played in the NBA and college.
NBA Regular Season Stats
| 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 |
| 2024–25 | Minnesota | 80 | 17 | 27.5 | .462 | .379 | .776 | 6.0 | 2.3 | .7 | .9 | 14.2 |
| Career | 406 | 74 | 20.9 | .487 | .373 | .728 | 4.9 | 1.3 | .6 | .9 | 11.6 | |
NBA Playoff Stats
| 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 |
| 2025 | Minnesota | 15 | 0 | 25.0 | .509 | .397 | .760 | 4.7 | 1.7 | .7 | .9 | 10.4 |
| Career | 36 | 0 | 21.9 | .476 | .381 | .762 | 4.0 | 1.1 | .6 | .9 | 9.9 | |
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
