Jabari Bird

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Jabari Bird
Jabari Bird.jpg
Bird playing for California in 2015
No. 92–Taipei Fubon Braves
Position Shooting guard
League P. League+
Personal information
Born (1994-07-03) July 3, 1994 (age 30)
Walnut Creek, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High school Salesian (Richmond, California)
College California (2013–2017)
NBA draft 2017: 2nd round, 56th overall pick
Selected by the Boston Celtics
Playing career2017–2019; 2023–present
Career history
2017–2019 Boston Celtics
2017–2018→Maine Red Claws
2023 Rayos de Hermosillo
2023–2024 Rajawali Medan
2024 Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots
2024–2025Johor Southern Tigers
2025–present Taipei Fubon Braves
Career highlights and awards
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Jabari Carl Bird (born July 3, 1994) is an American professional basketball player for the Taipei Fubon Braves of the P. League+ in Taiwan. He played college basketball for the California Golden Bears. He was selected in the second round of the 2017 NBA draft by the Boston Celtics.

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High school career

Bird in the 2013 McDonald's All-American Game 20130403 MCDAAG Jabari Bird elevation (2).JPG
Bird in the 2013 McDonald's All-American Game

Bird played his high school basketball at Salesian High School where he led the Pride to an overall 100–8 record in his three years on the team. [1] Bird was a McDonald's All-American in high school and was the No. 20 overall recruit in the 2013 class. [2]

College recruiting information
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
Jabari Bird
SG 		Vallejo, California Salesian HS 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)190 lb (86 kg)Sep 5, 2012 
Star ratings: Scout: 5 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 5 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 13   Rivals: 32   247Sports: 21   ESPN: 23
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

    College career

    As a senior at the University of California, Berkeley, Bird averaged 14.3 points and 4.7 rebounds per game. He suffered a concussion in a loss to Oregon on March 11, 2017. [3]

    Professional career

    Boston Celtics (2017–2019)

    After finishing his senior year at California, Bird was selected with the 56th pick of the 2017 NBA draft by the Boston Celtics. [4] On September 5, 2017, Bird was signed to a two-way contract by the Celtics. Under the terms of the deal, he split time between the Celtics and their G League affiliate, the Maine Red Claws. [5] Bird made his professional debut on October 20, 2017, against the Philadelphia 76ers. He played 13 minutes and scored 3 points in a 108–98 win over the 76ers. [6]

    On February 2, 2018, Bird and teammate Kadeem Allen were named to the Midseason All-NBA G League East Team after averaging 19.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game. [7]

    On April 6, 2018, Bird scored 15 points in 24 minutes in a Celtics game against the Chicago Bulls. [8]

    On July 26, 2018, the Celtics re-signed Bird. [9] However, due to ongoing legal issues, he did not play for the Celtics during the 2018–19 season.

    On February 7, 2019, Bird was traded to the Atlanta Hawks along with cash considerations in exchange for a conditional 2020 second-round pick. [10] He was waived the following day. [11]

    Rayos de Hermosillo (2023)

    Bird joined Rayos de Hermosillo of the Circuito de Baloncesto de la Costa del Pacífico (CIBACOPA) for the 2023 season. [12]

    Rajawali Medan (2023–2024)

    On November 30, 2023, Bird joins newly contestant team of the Indonesian Basketball League, Rajawali Medan. [13]

    Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots (2024)

    On September 26, 2024, Bird signed with the Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) to replace Rayvonte Rice as the team's import for the 2024 PBA Governors' Cup. [14]

    Johor Southern Tigers (2024–2025)

    In December 2024, Bird joined the Johor Southern Tigers of the Major Basketball League Malaysia (MBL). [15]

    Taipei Fubon Braves (2025–present)

    On February 1, 2025, Bird signed with the Taipei Fubon Braves of the P. League+ in Taiwan. [16]

    Career statistics

    Legend
      GPGames 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 Bold Career high

    NBA

    YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
    2017–18 Boston 1318.8.577.429.4621.5.6.2.13.0
    Career1318.8.577.429.4621.5.6.2.13.0

    College

    YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
    2013–14 California 311220.0.425.323.8042.01.1.4.38.3
    2014–15 California 232128.2.438.369.7653.31.7.5.410.5
    2015–16 California 332226.8.461.409.6743.3.9.5.310.4
    2016–17 California 272532.0.440.365.7644.71.0.7.214.3
    Career1148026.4.442.371.7533.31.2.5.310.8

    Personal life

    Bird's father, Carl, played college basketball for the California Golden Bears from 1974 to 1976 and was selected in the 1976 NBA draft. [17] He played professionally in the Philippines where he was the first player in the Philippine Basketball Association to score more than 70 points in a game. [18]

    Domestic abuse charges

    On September 8, 2018, Bird was arrested and faced domestic abuse and kidnapping charges. He was placed under police guard at a hospital, as was his alleged victim. [19] [20] Before the incident occurred, it was revealed that Bird was previously dealing with emotional issues, including panic attacks. On March 11, 2019, he was released from prison on bail after admitting to sufficient facts regarding the incident. [21]

    On October 26, 2021, Bird pled guilty and was sentenced to two years probation. [22]

    References

    1. ↑ "Jabari Bird – 2013–14 M Basketball Roster – California Golden Bears". www.calbears.com.
    2. ↑ Roberts, Ben (March 27, 2017). "Where are they now?: The 25 players from the 2013 McDonald's All-American Game". Lexington Herald-Leader. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
    3. ↑ Allmond, Elliott (March 11, 2017). "Cal's Jabari Bird suffers concussion after hitting head on floor". The Mercury News. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
    4. ↑ "Celtics pick at No. 56: Jabari Bird, Cal guard". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
    5. ↑ "Boston Celtics Sign Jabari Bird". NBA.com . September 5, 2017. Retrieved September 5, 2017.
    6. ↑ "Celtics vs. 76ers – Box Score". ESPN.com. October 20, 2017. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
    7. ↑ "Allen, Bird Named to Midseason All-NBA G League Team". National Basketball Association . February 2, 2018. Archived from the original on February 2, 2018. Retrieved February 3, 2018.
    8. ↑ "Bulls vs. Celtics – Box Score". ESPN.com. October 20, 2017. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
    9. ↑ "Celtics Sign Jabari Bird". NBA.com. July 26, 2018. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
    10. ↑ "Hawks Acquire Jabari Bird From Boston Celtics". NBA.com. February 7, 2019.
    11. ↑ "OFFICIAL: 2019 Trade Deadline Transactions". Atlanta Hawks. February 8, 2019. Retrieved February 9, 2019.
    12. ↑ "Rayos de Hermosillo presentan plantel para campaña 2023 del Cibacopa". El Imparcial (in Spanish). February 23, 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
    13. ↑ "Rajawali Sukses Menggaet Mantan Pemain Boston Celtics". iblindonesia (in Indonesian). December 1, 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
    14. ↑ Ramos, Gerry (September 26, 2024). "Magnolia brings in fourth Govs' Cup import in Jabari Bird". Spin.ph. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
    15. ↑ "外援大风吹 南虎换3洋将冲冠". 中國報 China Press. December 20, 2024. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
    16. ↑ "富邦勇士宣布簽下前NBA柏德 許晉哲道出期待". ETtoday運動雲. February 1, 2025. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
    17. ↑ "Celtics Pick Up Jabari Bird". Cal Athletics. June 22, 2017. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
    18. ↑ Terrado, Reuben (September 27, 2024). "Jabari Bird follows father Carl's footsteps as PBA reinforcement". Spin. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
    19. ↑ "Celtics' Jabari Bird Faces Domestic Abuse, Kidnapping Charge". NBC 10. September 8, 2018. Retrieved September 8, 2018.
    20. ↑ "Celtics guard arrested in alleged domestic incident". September 8, 2018.[ permanent dead link ]
    21. ↑ "Former Celtics player admits to sufficient facts in domestic violence case". WCVB 5. March 12, 2019. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
    22. ↑ "Former Celtics player Jabari Bird admits to assaulting ex-girlfriend, DA says". WCVB 5. October 26, 2021. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
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