Jazian Gortman

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Jazian Gortman
Free agent
Position Point guard
Personal information
Born (2003-03-14) March 14, 2003 (age 22)
Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight184 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school W. J. Keenan
(Columbia, South Carolina)
NBA draft 2023: undrafted
Playing career2022–present
Career history
2022–2023 YNG Dreamerz
2023–2024 Wisconsin Herd
2024 Rip City Remix
2024–2025 Dallas Mavericks
2024–2025 →Texas Legends
Texas Legends
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Jazian Gortman (\JAY-zee-in GORT-min\; born March 14, 2003) [1] is an American professional basketball player, who last played for the Texas Legends of the NBA G League.

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High school career

Gortman attended W. J. Keenan in Columbia, South Carolina where he averaged 23.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.3 steals per outing, being considered a 5-star prospect. [2] [3] However, before his senior season, he decided to leave high school and turn pro. [3]

Professional career

YNG Dreamerz (2022–2023)

ON August 11, 2021, Gortman signed with the YNG Dreamerz of the Overtime Elite ahead of the 2022–2023 season. [3] In his first season as a pro, he averaged 13.9 points, 3.9 assists, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.5 steals per game. [2]

Wisconsin Herd (2023–2024)

After going undrafted in the 2023 NBA draft, Gortman joined the Milwaukee Bucks for the 2023 NBA Summer League [4] and on July 15, he signed with them. [2] [5] However, he was waived on October 18 [6] and twelve days later, he joined the Wisconsin Herd. [7] In 18 games, he averaged 6.9 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 14.7 minutes. [8]

Rip City Remix (2024)

On January 12, 2024, Gortman was traded to the Rip City Remix for Malachi Smith, [9] playing in 23 games and averaging 10.5 points, 2.7 rebounds and 4.2 assists in 21.2 minutes. [8]

Dallas Mavericks / Texas Legends (2024–2025)

On July 12, 2024, Gortman signed with the Dallas Mavericks, joined them for the 2024 NBA Summer League [10] and on October 18, his deal was converted into a two-way contract. [11] [12] On January 26, 2025, Gortman was waived by the Mavericks [13] and three days later, joined the Texas Legends. [14]

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
2024–25 Dallas 1603.5.391.364.500.3.4.1.11.5
Career1603.5.391.364.500.3.4.1.11.5

References

  1. ↑ "Jazian Gortman G-League Stats". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 Panerio, Jonas (July 19, 2023). "Milwaukee Bucks sign point guard Jazian Gortman". SI.com. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
  3. 1 2 3 Anderson, Reggie (August 11, 2021). "Jazian Gortman leaving W.J. Keenan High, turning pro". WLTX.com. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Milwaukee Bucks announce roster for NBA 2K24 Summer League 2023". NBA.com. June 30, 2023. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
  5. ↑ Bucks Muse [@BucksMuse] (October 2, 2023). "The 2023 Milwaukee Bucks official 21 man training camp roster" (Tweet). Retrieved July 23, 2024– via Twitter.
  6. ↑ "Milwaukee Bucks request waivers on three players". NBA.com. October 18, 2023. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
  7. ↑ "WISCONSIN HERD ANNOUNCE 2023 TRAINING CAMP ROSTER". NBA.com. October 30, 2023. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
  8. 1 2 "Jazian Gortman Player Profile". RealGM.com. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
  9. ↑ Rip City Remix [@ripcityremix] (January 12, 2024). "Rip City Remix have acquired Jazian Gortman in exchange for Malachi Smith.💿" (Tweet). Retrieved July 23, 2024– via Twitter.
  10. ↑ Curtis, Mike [@MikeACurtis2] (July 12, 2024). "Mavs announce they've signed guard Jazian Gortman and forward Emanuel Miller. Both players will play for the team's Summer League squad. Mavs SL coach Jared Dudley said today that Miller is one of the most physical players on the team" (Tweet). Retrieved July 23, 2024– via Twitter.
  11. ↑ Mavs PR [@MavsPR] (October 18, 2024). "The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have converted Jazian Gortman to a Two-Way contract" (Tweet). Retrieved October 20, 2024– via Twitter.
  12. ↑ Price, Dwain (October 19, 2024). "Jazian Gortman's journey has paid off with two-way contract". Mavs.com. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
  13. ↑ Mavs PR [@MavsPR] (January 26, 2025). "The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have signed center Kylor Kelley to a Two-Way contract and requested waivers on Two-Way guard Jazian Gortman. Kelley will wear No. 50 for the Mavericks" (Tweet). Retrieved January 26, 2025– via Twitter.
  14. ↑ Royals, Mylles (January 29, 2025). "MAVERICKS SIGN KYLOR KELLEY TO TWO-WAY CONTRACT". NBA.com. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
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