Nerlens Noel facts for kids
Noel in 2018
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| Free agent | |
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| Center / power forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 10, 1994 Malden, Massachusetts, U.S. |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
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| College | Kentucky (2012–2013) |
| NBA Draft | 2013 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall |
| Selected by the New Orleans Pelicans | |
| Pro career | 2013–present |
| Career history | |
| 2013–2017 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2017–2018 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 2018–2020 | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| 2020–2022 | New York Knicks |
| 2022–2023 | Detroit Pistons |
| 2023 | Brooklyn Nets |
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Nerlens Noel was born on April 10, 1994. He is an American professional basketball player. He last played for the Brooklyn Nets in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Nerlens Noel is known for playing as a center or power forward. He was one of the best high school basketball players in 2012. He was picked sixth in the 2013 NBA draft by the New Orleans Pelicans. Later, his draft rights were traded to the Philadelphia 76ers.
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High School Basketball
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Nerlens Noel was born near Boston in Malden, Massachusetts. His parents moved there from Haiti. He spent his first two years of high school at Everett High School.
After his second year, he moved to Tilton School in Tilton, New Hampshire. At Tilton, he repeated his second year. This meant he changed his graduation year from 2012 to 2013, but then changed it back to 2012. In his final year, he averaged 12.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.9 blocks per game.
Experts like ESPN and Scout.com rated him as the number one player in his class. He was chosen to play in special games like the 2012 Nike Hoop Summit. He also played AAU basketball with Michael Carter-Williams, who later became his teammate. People said Noel was one of the best shot blockers of his time. However, his offensive skills needed more work.
College Basketball
In April 2012, Nerlens Noel decided to play NCAA Division I basketball for the University of Kentucky. He announced his decision on TV by showing the UK logo shaved into his hair. Fans expected him to be a great shot blocker, just like Anthony Davis. Davis had led the Kentucky Wildcats to a championship and set a record for blocks.
In his third game on November 16, 2012, he scored 15 points. He also had 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 block, and 4 steals. On January 12, 2013, he had 15 points, 11 rebounds, 7 blocks, 6 assists, and 4 steals.
On January 29, 2013, Noel set a new school record. He made 12 blocks in a game against Ole Miss. Even though he only scored two points, the opposing coach said Noel "was the difference in the game." He called Noel "an incredible defensive presence."
On February 12, 2013, Noel got a serious injury. He tore his ACL in his left knee during a game. An ACL is a key ligament that helps stabilize your knee. This injury meant he could not play for the rest of the season. Before this, many thought he would be the first player picked in the 2013 NBA draft. Despite his injury, Noel decided to enter the draft on April 15, 2013.
Noel received many awards for his college play. These included SEC Freshman of the Year and SEC Defensive Player of the Year. He was also named to the SEC First Team and SEC All-Freshman Team.
Professional Basketball Career
Philadelphia 76ers (2013–2017)
Noel entered the 2013 NBA draft after one year at Kentucky. Many thought he would be the first player chosen. He was picked sixth overall by the New Orleans Pelicans. However, there were worries about his knee injury. Later that night, Noel's draft rights were traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. The 76ers sent Jrue Holiday and another draft pick to the Pelicans.
On July 12, 2013, the trade to the 76ers was made official. He signed with the team on September 24, 2013. Noel missed his entire first season (2013–14) to recover from his knee surgery.
Noel played for the 76ers in the 2014 NBA Summer League. He made his NBA debut on October 29, 2014. In his first game, he scored 6 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and had 3 blocks. The 76ers then extended his contract through the 2015–16 season. On January 30, he scored 14 points, had 6 rebounds, 4 steals, and a career-high 6 blocks.
Noel played in the 2015 Rising Stars Challenge. On February 20, he had 12 points, 9 rebounds, 4 steals, and a career-high 9 blocks. A week later, he became only the third 76ers rookie to get 100 blocks in a season.
On October 30, 2015, his contract was extended again through the 2016–17 season. On December 30, he scored a season-high 20 points. In February 2016, he missed the Rising Stars Challenge due to tendinitis in his right knee. Tendinitis is when a tendon, which connects muscle to bone, becomes inflamed.
On October 22, 2016, Noel needed surgery for an inflamed plica in his left knee. A plica is a fold in the joint lining. He missed the first 23 games. He returned on December 11, scoring 8 points before leaving with an ankle sprain. On January 24, 2017, he scored a season-high 19 points.
Dallas Mavericks (2017–2018)
On February 23, 2017, Noel was traded to the Dallas Mavericks. He made his debut for the Mavericks two days later. He scored 9 points and had 10 rebounds. On March 3, 2017, he had 15 points and tied his career high with 17 rebounds.
On June 23, 2017, the Mavericks offered Noel a contract to make him a restricted free agent. This means the team could match any offer he received from another team. He accepted a one-year, $4.1 million offer on August 26, 2017. In the first game of the 2017–18 season, he had 16 points and 11 rebounds. On December 8, 2017, he had surgery for a torn ligament in his left thumb. He missed 42 games. He returned on February 28, 2018. On March 6, 2018, he had a season-high 14 rebounds. On April 3, 2018, he was suspended for five games.
Oklahoma City Thunder (2018–2020)
On July 6, 2018, Noel signed a two-year contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder. On October 28, 2018, he scored 20 points and had 15 rebounds. On December 31, he scored 15 points in just 15 minutes. On January 8, he left a game on a stretcher after hitting his head. He missed three games because of a concussion.
New York Knicks (2020–2022)
On November 25, 2020, Noel signed a one-year contract with the New York Knicks. He played his first game for the Knicks on December 23. On January 15, 2021, he had a season-high six blocks. On March 21, he scored a season-high 13 points and had 10 rebounds. On May 5, he had six blocks again. The Knicks made the playoffs for the first time since 2013. On May 28, Noel scored 12 points and had 8 rebounds in a playoff game. The Knicks lost the series in five games.
On August 11, 2021, the Knicks signed Noel again for three years. On November 5, he had a season-high 13 rebounds. On January 24, 2022, he also grabbed 13 rebounds. He played his last game of the season on February 7. He did not play again that season because of plantar fasciitis, which is pain in the heel and arch of the foot.
Detroit Pistons (2022–2023)
On July 11, 2022, Noel was traded to the Detroit Pistons. He played his first game for the Pistons on October 31. On February 28, 2023, he reached a contract buyout agreement with the Pistons. This means he and the team agreed to end his contract early. He was then released by the team.
Brooklyn Nets (2023)
On March 6, 2023, Noel signed a 10-day contract with the Brooklyn Nets.
On July 21, 2023, Noel signed with the Sacramento Kings, but he was released on September 12.
Career Statistics
NBA
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2014–15 | Philadelphia | 75 | 71 | 30.8 | .462 | — | .609 | 8.1 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 9.9 |
| 2015–16 | Philadelphia | 67 | 62 | 29.3 | .521 | .500 | .590 | 8.1 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 11.1 |
| 2016–17 | Philadelphia | 29 | 7 | 19.4 | .611 | .000 | .683 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 1.4 | .9 | 8.9 |
| 2016–17 | Dallas | 22 | 12 | 22.0 | .575 | — | .708 | 6.8 | .9 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 8.5 |
| 2017–18 | Dallas | 30 | 6 | 15.7 | .524 | .000 | .750 | 5.6 | .7 | 1.0 | .7 | 4.4 |
| 2018–19 | Oklahoma City | 77 | 2 | 13.7 | .587 | — | .684 | 4.2 | .6 | .9 | 1.2 | 4.9 |
| 2019–20 | Oklahoma City | 61 | 7 | 18.5 | .684 | .333 | .755 | 4.9 | .9 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 7.4 |
| 2020–21 | New York | 64 | 41 | 24.2 | .614 | .000 | .714 | 6.4 | .7 | 1.1 | 2.2 | 5.1 |
| 2021–22 | New York | 25 | 11 | 22.5 | .533 | .000 | .700 | 5.6 | .9 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 3.4 |
| 2022–23 | Detroit | 14 | 3 | 10.9 | .400 | .500 | .700 | 2.6 | .5 | .9 | .6 | 2.3 |
| 2022–23 | Brooklyn | 3 | 1 | 14.3 | .167 | — | .500 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | .3 | 1.0 |
| Career | 467 | 223 | 22.0 | .546 | .200 | .655 | 6.1 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 7.1 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2019 | Oklahoma City | 5 | 0 | 12.0 | .600 | — | .000 | 3.8 | .0 | .4 | .6 | 4.8 |
| 2020 | Oklahoma City | 7 | 0 | 13.9 | .471 | .000 | .500 | 4.1 | .4 | .3 | .7 | 3.0 |
| 2021 | New York | 5 | 2 | 18.4 | .500 | — | .813 | 4.0 | .2 | .8 | .6 | 4.6 |
| Career | 17 | 2 | 14.6 | .532 | .000 | .643 | 4.0 | .2 | .5 | .6 | 4.0 | |
College statistics
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2012–13 | Kentucky | 24 | 24 | 31.9 | .590 | — | .529 | 9.5 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 4.4 | 10.5 |
Personal Life
Noel's parents moved from Haiti in 1990. He has two older brothers and one younger sister. Both of his older brothers played college football. His oldest brother, Jim, played for Boston College. His other brother, Rodman, played for North Carolina State.
See also
In Spanish: Nerlens Noel para niños
