Born on July 5, 2002 in Detroit, Michigan, Jaden Hardy is an American professional basketball player who plays for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA. Hardy was selected with the 37th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings.
Hardy was named Las Vegas Review-Journal Boy Athlete of the Year and Nevada Gatorade Player of the Year in his junior high school season. He was part of the 2021 roster for the Nike Hoop Summit, Jordan Brand Classic, and McDonald’s All-American.
As a consensus five-star recruit coming out of high school, Hardy received offers to play at UCLA and Kentucky. However, he rejected those and chose to play in the G-League for Ignite.
Jaden Hardy NBA G-League Career
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On June 9, 2021, Hardy signed with the NBA G-League Ignite, a developmental team affiliated with the NBA G-league. Hardy played there with Scoot Henderson and MarJon Beauchamp where he averaged 17.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game, on 35.1% shooting from the field.
Jaden Hardy Position
Jaden Hardy plays as a shooting guard in the NBA for the Dallas Mavericks. In the 2023-24 season, he averaged 7.9 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game as a rookie.
FAQ on Where did Jaden Hardy go to college
A. Jaden Hardy signed a three-year contract worth $4,757,344 with the Dallas Mavericks where his average annual salary would be $1,585,781 and his base salary for the 2023-24 season would be $1,719,864.
A. Jaden Hardy was acquired by the Dallas Mavericks from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for a second round pick in 2024 and 2028.
A. Jaden Hardy plays as a shooting guard for the Dallas Mavericks.
A. Jaden Hardy stands 6 feet 4 inches tall, with a wingspan of 6 feet 9 inches. He weighs around 198 lbs.
