Why is Bones Hyland called bones?

Last Modified Nov 19, 2023 20:38 GMT
Bones Hyland
Bones Hyland

Nah’Shon Lee “Bones” Hyland was drafted by the Denver Nuggets with the 26th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. The young point guard was the first to get drafted in the NBA from Virginia Commonwealth University in 11 years. Hyland is known for his speed, ball-handling skills and deep shooting range.

In 2023, Hyland was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers through a trade deal involving four teams, including the Orlando Magic and the Los Angeles Lakers.

Over 56 games with the Nuggets and the Clippers in the 2022/23 season, Hyland averaged 11.8 points, 2.4 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game. He also shot 39.9% from the field, including 37.1% from deep. He was notable for being a member of the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2022.

Story Behind the Nickname “Bones”

Nah’shon Lee Hyland has earned the name “Bones” as a nickname. This name was given to him because of his slender frame. He revealed that a friend of his gave him this name at the school gym. He was quite skinny as a child.

What number does Bones Hyland wear?

Bones Hyland wears jersey #5 for the Los Angeles Clippers. He wore jersey #3 for the Denver Nuggets.

Bones Hyland College Basketball Career

Bones Hyland enrolled at the Virginia Commonwealth University and played collegiate basketball for the VCU Rams basketball team. In his freshman season, he averaged 9.0 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.8 steals per game in 31 games. He shot 43.3% from the field, including 43.4% from deep.

Hyland upped his numbers significantly in his sophomore season, averaging 19.5 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 24 games. He shot 44.7% from the field, including 37.1% from deep. He was declared as the Atlantic 10 Player of the Year and was honored with First-Team All-Atlantic 10 in 2021.

FAQs

A. Born in Wilmington, Delaware, United States on September 14, 2000, Bones Hyland is presently 23 years old.

A. Nah’shon Lee Hyland is the real name of Bones Hyland.

A. Bones Hyland got drafted in the NBA in 2021.

A. Bones Hyland plays for the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA.

A. Bones Hyland averaged 11.8 points, 2.4 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game in 56 games throughout the 2022/23 season.

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