Jaden Springer

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Jaden Springer
Jaden Springer (cropped).jpg
Springer in 2017
No. 44–Boston Celtics
Position Shooting guard / point guard
League NBA
Personal information
Born (2002-09-25) September 25, 2002 (age 21)
Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight202 lb (92 kg)
Career information
High school
College Tennessee (2020–2021)
NBA draft 2021: 1st round, 28th overall pick
Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021–2024 Philadelphia 76ers
2021–2023 →Delaware Blue Coats
2024–present Boston Celtics
2024 →Maine Celtics
Career highlights and awards
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Jaden Tyree Springer (born September 25, 2002) is an American professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Tennessee Volunteers. As a reserve with the 2023-24 Boston Celtics, Springer won a NBA championship.

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Early life and high school career

While in eighth grade, Springer played varsity basketball for Lighthouse Christian School in Antioch, Tennessee, averaging a team-high 19 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. [1] In his first two years of high school, he played for Rocky River High School in Mint Hill, North Carolina, being drawn by head basketball coach Jermaine Walker despite academic and disciplinary concerns about the school. [2] In his freshman season, Springer averaged 21.8 points, 9.4 rebounds and five assists per game and led his team to its first state tournament appearance. [3] As a sophomore, he averaged 24.7 points, 10.2 rebounds, 2.4 steals and 2.4 blocks per game, helping Rocky River reach the Class 4A state semifinals. [4] He was named Southwestern 4A Player of the Year. [5]

Entering his junior and senior seasons, Springer transferred to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. [6] He joined one of the best teams in the country and became teammates with top recruits Armando Bacot, Josh Green and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl. [7] As a junior, Springer averaged 15.6 points, four rebounds and four assists, helping his team win GEICO High School Nationals. [8] He scored 26 points in a 74–73 semifinal win over Montverde Academy. [9] In his senior season, Springer averaged 17.4 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game for IMG. He played through an ankle injury throughout the season and was in turn sidelined from some games. [10] [11] Springer was selected to play in the McDonald's All-American Game, which was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [12]

Recruiting

Springer began receiving scholarship offers from NCAA Division I basketball programs during his freshman season in high school. [13] As a sophomore, he emerged as one of the best players in the 2020 class. [14] On October 23, 2019, he committed to play college basketball for Tennessee over offers from Memphis and Michigan, among others. [15]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
Jaden Springer
SG 		Charlotte, NC IMG Academy (FL)6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)190 lb (86 kg)Oct 23, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 5 stars.svg     247Sports: 5 stars.svg     ESPN: 5 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 94
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 16   247Sports: 16   ESPN: 17
  • 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:

  • "Tennessee 2020 Basketball Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
  • "2020 Tennessee Volunteers Recruiting Class". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
  • "2020 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 18, 2020.

College career

On December 18, 2020, Springer recorded 21 points, six rebounds and six assists in a 103–49 win against Tennessee Tech. [16] On February 10, 2021, he scored a career-high 30 points in an 89–81 win over Georgia. [17] As a freshman, Springer averaged 12.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game, earning Southeastern Conference (SEC) All-Freshman Team honors. [18] Following the season, he declared for the 2021 NBA draft and signed with an agent. [19]

Professional career

Philadelphia 76ers (2021–2024)

Springer was selected with the 28th pick in the 2021 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. [20] On August 4, 2021, Springer was signed by the Sixers. [21] On October 24, 2021, Springer was assigned to the Sixers G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats. [22] Springer would spend the majority of his rookie year with the Blue Coats, playing only 2 regular season games for the 76ers.

In his sophomore season, Springer won the NBA G League title with the Blue Coats and was named the championship game most valuable player. [23]

Boston Celtics (2024–present)

On February 8, 2024, Springer was traded to the Boston Celtics in exchange for a second-round pick. [24] Springer became an NBA champion when the Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks in 5 games in the NBA Finals.

Springer had an impressive performance in the 2024 NBA Summer League, showcasing his skills and potential to secure a more significant role with the Boston Celtics. In the Celtics' first game against the Miami Heat, Springer led the team with 23 points, demonstrating his scoring ability and potential to play lockdown defense. Springer only played one game before the Celtics shut him down. [25]

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
 † Won an NBA championship

NBA

Regular season

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2021–22 Philadelphia 202.81.000——1.0.0.01.01.0
2022–23 Philadelphia 1625.6.486.400.750.9.5.4.22.6
2023–24 Philadelphia 32111.8.390.216.8241.81.1.8.34.0
2023–24† Boston 1717.6.433.182.8751.2.5.6.22.1
Career6749.0.418.226.8201.4.8.6.33.1

Playoffs

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2022 Philadelphia 502.6.500.000—.8.4.0.01.2
2023 Philadelphia 404.21.000—.500.0.0.3.02.3
2024† Boston 405.5.667——.8.3.0.31.0
Career1304.0.692.000.500.5.2.1.11.5

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2020–21 Tennessee 251525.9.467.435.8103.52.91.2.412.5

Personal life

Springer's father, Gary, was a McDonald's All-American basketball player and played college basketball for Iona. Gary was a sixth-round selection in the 1984 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers but did not play professionally due to a lingering knee injury. [2] Both of Springer's older brothers played college basketball: Gary Jr. for Iona and Jordan for Army. His cousin, DeAndre' Bembry, last played professionally for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association. [14]

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  25. ↑ https://hardwoodhoudini.com/posts/jaden-springer-sends-clear-message-why-he-is-playing-2024-summer-league
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