Javon Freeman-Liberty

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Javon Freeman-Liberty
No. 0–Windy City Bulls
Position Shooting guard / point guard
League NBA G League
Personal information
Born (1999-10-20) October 20, 1999 (age 25)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school
College
NBA draft 2022: undrafted
Playing career2022–present
Career history
2022–2023 Windy City Bulls
2023–2024 Toronto Raptors
2023–2024 →Raptors 905
2024 Manisa Basket
2024–presentWindy City Bulls
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-MVC (2020)
  • Second-team All-Big East (2022)
  • 2× MVC All-Defensive Team (2019, 2020)
  • MVC Most-Improved Team (2020)
  • MVC All-Freshman Team (2019)
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Javon Freeman-Liberty (born October 20, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for the Windy City Bulls of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the DePaul Blue Demons of the Big East Conference. He also previously played for the Valparaiso Crusaders. He is a 6-foot-4-inch (1.93 m), 200-pound (91 kg) shooting guard.

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High school career

Freeman-Liberty began playing high school basketball for Seton Academy in South Holland, Illinois. After the school closed, he transferred to Whitney M. Young Magnet High School in Chicago, Illinois. [1] As a junior, Freeman-Liberty averaged 13.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game, helping his team win the Class 4A state title. [2] In his senior season, he averaged about 20 points and six rebounds per game, leading Whitney Young back to the state title game. [3] He committed to playing college basketball for Valparaiso over offers from VCU and Saint Louis, among others. [2]

College career

As a freshman at Valparaiso, Freeman-Liberty averaged 11 points and 4.3 rebounds per game, earning Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) All-Defensive and All-Freshman honors. [4] On November 25, 2019, he posted a sophomore season-high 32 points, nine rebounds, four assists and four steals in an 81–77 overtime loss to Cincinnati. [5] As a sophomore, Freeman-Liberty averaged 19 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.2 steals per game, setting a program single-season record with 74 steals. He was selected to the All-MVC First Team, All-Defensive Team and Most-Improved Team. [6]

Freeman-Liberty declared for the 2020 NBA draft before withdrawing and transferring to DePaul. [7] He was granted immediate eligibility. [8] In his junior season, he averaged 14.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game. [9] On November 20, 2021, Freeman-Liberty recorded a career-high 33 points and 11 rebounds in an 84–80 win over Western Illinois. [10] On January 13, 2022, he aggravated a groin injury in a 96–92 victory over Seton Hall, forcing him to miss several games. [11] Freeman-Liberty was named to the All-Big East Second Team. [12]

Professional career

Windy City Bulls (2022–2023)

After going undrafted in the 2022 NBA draft, Freeman-Liberty signed with the Windy City Bulls on October 23, 2022. [13] He appeared in 17 regular season games and averaged 18.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.4 steals and 30.2 minutes. [14]

Toronto Raptors / Raptors 905 (2023–2024)

On July 22, 2023, Freeman-Liberty signed a two-way contract with the Toronto Raptors. [15]

On March 1, 2024, the Toronto Raptors converted Freeman-Liberty's two-way contract into a multi-year NBA contract after averaging 24 points, 6.9 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.5 steals per game with the Raptors 905. [16]

On April 9, 2024, Freeman-Liberty scored a career-high 20 points in a 140–123 loss against the Indiana Pacers. [17]

On July 22, 2024, Freeman-Liberty was waived by the Raptors. [18]

Manisa Basket (2024)

On September 18, 2024, Freeman-Liberty signed with Manisa Basket of the Basketbol Süper Ligi. [19] However, he reportedly left the team on October 7. [20]

Return to Windy City (2024–present)

On October 11, 2024, Freeman-Liberty signed with the Chicago Bulls, but was waived the next day. [21] Four days later, he joined the Windy City Bulls. [22]

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

Regular season

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2023–24 Toronto 22618.3.444.238.9173.21.8.5.27.0
Career22618.3.444.238.9173.21.8.5.27.0

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2018–19 Valparaiso 333331.3.452.289.6934.32.01.8.411.0
2019–20 Valparaiso 333333.2.436.287.7506.13.22.2.319.0
2020–21 DePaul 141431.9.427.293.7405.32.61.5.114.4
2021–22 DePaul 242434.9.430.368.7397.33.21.7.121.7
Career10410432.8.437.312.7335.72.71.9.216.5

Personal life

Freeman-Liberty's uncle, Marcus Liberty, played four seasons in the NBA following a college career at Illinois. [23]

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  19. ↑ @manisabasket94 (September 18, 2024). "Javon Freeman-Liberty Joins Manisa Basket! 🗽 The 24-year-old guard, who can play both guard positions, Javon Freeman-Liberty, has joined our team! After graduating from DePaul University, Freeman-Liberty began his professional career with the Windy City Bulls, the G-League affiliate of the Chicago Bulls, where he impressed with his performances and signed a contract with the Toronto Raptors. Last season, he shined with the Raptors' G-League team, averaging 24.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 1.5 steals, while also appearing in 22 NBA games. Known for his scoring ability, playmaking, and defensive play, Freeman-Liberty is ready to be a key piece of our squad this season! Welcome to the Manisa Basket family, @javonfreemanlib !" . Retrieved September 18, 2024– via Instagram.
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  22. ↑ Windy City Bulls [@windycitybulls] (October 15, 2024). "Welcome back Javon Freeman-Liberty! 🏀🐂 Freeman-Liberty returns to the Windy City Bulls after playing for the Toronto Raptors and their G League affiliate, the Raptors 905, in the 2023-24 season. Javon was a member of our 2022-23 squad, averaging 14.8 points in 35 games" (Tweet). Retrieved October 17, 2024– via Twitter.
  23. ↑ Ryan, Shannon (May 9, 2020). "Javon Freeman-Liberty is getting guidance from his uncle Marcus Liberty — while forging his own path after transferring to DePaul". Chicago Tribune . Retrieved November 23, 2021.
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