Jaden Ivey’s rise with the Detroit Pistons has made him one of the most exciting young players to watch in the NBA. After his selection as the fifth overall in the 2022 NBA Draft, Ivey made a quick impact for the Pistons and was named to the NBA All-Rookie second team by averaging 16.3 points. Ivery is an explosive shooting guard, known for his all-around offense.
Before the NBA, Ivey played two seasons with the Purdue Boilermakers. In the 2021-22 sophomore season, he averaged 17.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.6 blocks per game. Athleticism runs in Jaden Ivey’s family. His mother, Niele Ivey, is a former WNBA player and she is the head coach of the women's basketball team at Notre Dame. His father, Javin Hunter is a former NFL player. Internationally, Jaden Ivey represented the United States at the 2021 FIBA Under-19 World Cup in Latvia. During the tournament, he averaged 12.3 points per game, as Team USA won the gold medal. Ivey earned a spot on the all-tournament team for his contributions. Now in his third season with the Detroit Pistons, Jaden Ivey is off to a flying start. In an early highlight performance, Ivey led his team to an upset victory over the Los Angeles Lakers by scoring 26 points on a 10-for-16 shooting. In his rookie contract, Jaden Ivey earns $7,977,240 and the Pistons have already picked up his team option for the 2025-26 season as well.
Jaden Ivey’s Injury History
Jaden Ivey’s NBA career has been relatively injury-free, as he has missed only a handful of games each season. Below is a summary of the injuries and health issues he has encountered according to Fox Sports as of November 12, 2024 -
Major Injuries Jaden Ivey Sustained in the NBA
Right Knee Soreness (November 2022)
In November 2022, during his rookie season, Jaden Ivey missed three games due to soreness in his right knee. The Pistons opted for caution, giving him time to recover to avoid aggravating the issue.
Health and Safety Protocols (March 2023)
In March 2023, Jaden Ivey missed another three games of the 2022-23 NBA regular season. This time due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols. The protocols kept him off the court briefly, but he was able to return without further complications.
Unspecified Illness (November 2023)
In November 2023, Jaden Ivey missed four games due to what was described as a "nasty" viral illness. Though exact details of the illness were not publicly shared. Apparently, it was an unspecified infection that kept him sidelined briefly, but he returned to play shortly after.
Injuries Jaden Ivey Sustained Before the NBA
Foot Injury (2020-21 College Season)
As a freshman in college, Ivey missed five games due to a foot injury early in the season. Due to this setback, he managed to play only 23 games in his freshman year.
FAQs on Jaden Ivey Injury History
A. Jaden Ivey was born in South Bend, Indiana.
A. Jaden Ivey attended Purdue University for one season before declaring for the 2022 NBA Draft.
A. Jaden Ivey’s wingspan measures 6 feet 9 inches in length.
A. Jaden Ivey wears number 23 for the Detroit Pistons. He also wore number 23 during his time with Purdue.
A. Jaden Ivey's full name is Jaden Edward Dhananjay Ivey.
A. Jaden Ivey’s mother is Niele Ivey. She is a former WNBA player and the current head coach of the Notre Dame women’s basketball team.
