Jaden Springer is an American basketball player from Charlotte, North Carolina. He is a versatile 6 feet 4 inches tall combo guard. Springer attended Rocky River High School in Mint Hill, North Carolina in his freshman and sophomore seasons. Later he transferred to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, for his junior and senior seasons. As a five-star recruit, Springer then played one season of college basketball at Tennessee during the 2020-2021 season.
As a freshman for the Tennessee Volunteers, Jaden Springer averaged 12.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game. His strong performance earned him a spot on the Southeastern Conference (SEC) All-Freshman Team. In 2024, Springer won the NBA Championship.
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Jaden Springer plays for the Boston Celtics, as of November 2024.
Following the trade, Springer played 17 games in the remainder of the 2023-24 season with the Celtics, primarily as a bench player. The Boston Celtics went on to win the 2024 NBA Championship, and that earned Springer his first championship ring. However, his role was limited in the 2024 playoffs. He appeared in only four games throughout the 2024 playoffs during garbage time.
In the 2024 NBA Summer League, Jaden Springer showed promise in the Celtics' opening game against the Miami Heat. Springer scored 23 points on 8-of-15 shooting, including 3-of-6 from beyond the arc. He also had six assists and demonstrated defensive potential with two steals. As of November 2024, Springer is playing with the Celtics' G League affiliate, the Maine Celtics, where he continues to develop his skills and build his case for a larger rotational role with the Boston Celtics.
Jaden Springer's Previous NBA Teams
Philadelphia 76ers
Before Jaden Springer got traded to the Boston Celtics in February 2024 in exchange for a second-round pick, he played for the Philadelphia 76ers. Jaden Springer was the 28th overall pick for the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2021 NBA Draft. In his first two NBA seasons, Springer saw limited opportunities with the 76ers' main team. In his rookie year, Springer played only two games and averaged 2.8 minutes in garbage-time action. In the second season, the 2022-23 season, Springer appeared in just 16 NBA games.
Despite limited NBA minutes with the Philadelphia 76ers, Jaden Springer excelled in the G League with the Delaware Blue Coats. In the 2021-22 season, Springer played 20 games, averaging 14.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.7 steals, and 0.7 blocks per game. His contributions on both ends of the court highlighted his potential.
Springer further improved in the 2022-23 G League season. He appeared in 24 games and averaged 17.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 2.2 steals, and 1.0 blocks in 30.2 minutes per game of action. Springer’s efficiency stood out, as he shot 49.3% from the field. His 56 steals that season showed his defensive presence as he led the G League in steals. Jaden Springer’s best part about the 2022-23 G League season was that he led the Delaware Blue Coats to the 2023 NBA G League championship. In the 2023 G League playoffs, Springer elevated his game and averaged 27.3 points, 10.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.3 steals, and 2.3 blocks across four games. His performances earned him the NBA G League Finals MVP as the Blue Coats won the title.
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A. Jaden Springer hails from Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
A. Jaden Springer’s height is 6 feet 4 inches.
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A. Gary Springer Sr. and Barbarita Springer are Jaden Springer’s parents.
