Jaden Hardy is an emerging talent whose high school stats show his athleticism and excellence. Playing as a shooting guard for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA, he was selected by the Sacramento Kings as the 37th overall pick in the second round of the 2022 NBA Draft. He won many accolades playing high school basketball for Coronado High School.
He was named Las Vegas Review-Journal Boy Athlete of the Year and Nevada Gatorade Player of the Year in his junior year and opted out of the senior year on January 8, 2021. He was part of the 2021 roster for the Nike Hoop Summit, Jordan Brand Classic, and McDonald’s All-American. A consensus five-star player and one of the top players of the 2021 class coming out of high school, he opted to play in the NBA G League and skipped college despite receiving offers from UCLA and Kentucky.
His NBA journey has been dreamy as he has scored 20 points 10 times in a game and made his NBA Summer League debut against the Chicago Bulls and scored 28 points, four rebounds, and three assists along with one steal in the game. He made his NBA debut by scoring 22 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists against the Memphis Grizzlies. His career-high score came against the Utah Jazz where he scored 29 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals in 26 minutes.
Jaden Hardy Wingspan
Jaden Hardy has a wingspan of 6 feet and 9 inches. He is known to use his great wingspan while defending to alter shots and force turnover. Hardy has played in the NBA G League, and made valuable contributions to the team. His ability to score is apparent during his short but impressive NBA career. He was signed by the Dallas Mavericks to a three-year contract worth $4,757,344.
Jaden Hardy Height
Jaden Hardy stands 6 feet and 3 inches tall. He possesses immaculate ball-handling skills and his dribbling skills were apparent to his father at the very age of two years. He is known to create shots for himself.
Jaden Hardy Age
Jaden Hardy is 21 years and 10 months old as of May 2024. Born on July 5, 2002, in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., Jaden Hardy's family moved to Nevada before high school. His father, Ramsey, played for Tuskegee University while his elder brother played collegiate basketball for the University of Oregon and UNLV. Jaden Hardy is one of the rising talents in the NBA with a promising future ahead.
FAQ's on Jaden Hardy's wingspan
A. Jaden Hardy has a wingspan of 6 feet 9 inches.
A. Jaden Hardy stands 6 feet 4 inches tall.
A. The Sacramento Kings traded Jaden Hardy to the Dallas Mavericks for second round picks in 2024 and 2028.
A. Jaden Hardy averages 7.9 points per game for his career, as of May 2024.
A. Jaden Hardy has a base salary of $1,719,864 in the 2023-24 NBA season. His three-year contract with the Dallas Mavericks is worth $4,757,344 and his average annual salary would be $1,585,781.
A. Jaden Hardy plays for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA.
