Known for his ball handling and rebounding abilities, Jarred Vanderbilt is a professional basketball player for the United States. He plays as a power forward for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. His ability to close out jump-shots and defend multiple positions makes him an integral part of the team.
Vanderbilt went to Victory Prep Academy where he played high school basketball. He was considered a five-star recruit by Scout, Rivals, 247sports and ESPN and one of the best players of the 2017 class by scout.com. His college career was cut short due to injuries, where he only played 14 games at 17.0 minutes per game and scored an average of 5.9 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.8 blocks per game.
He was a vital part of the United States Under-16 team roster for the 2015 Under-16 FIBA Americas Championship, where he helped his team win gold. He later helped Team USA defeat the World Select Team at the 2017 Nike Hoop Summit.
Jarred Vanderbilt Age
Jarred Vanderbilt is 24 years old as of February 2024 and was born on April 3, 1999, in Houston, Texas, U.S. He was born to Gwendolyn and Robert Vanderbilt, both of whom played basketball for Xavier of Louisiana and Wiley College, respectively.
His staggering height of 6’8”, a wingspan of 7’1” and a standing reach of 8’11” only add to his outstanding skills when it comes to basketball, and a vertical jump of 39.5” makes him a package.
In his career span of 6 years, he has played for four NBA teams and four NBA G-league teams. He was selected as the 41st overall pick by the Orlando Magic in the second round of the 2018 NBA Draft, after which, he was traded to the Denver Nuggets. He then played for the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Utah Jazz before finally moving to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Los Angeles Lakers acquired him in a three-team trade involving the Utah Jazz and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
He has played 258 regular season games at 20.4 minutes per game and scored an average of 6.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.5 blocks per game. He averaged 4.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 0.8 steals, 0.7 assists and 0.6 blocks per game during the playoffs.
FAQ's on Jarred Vanderbilt Age
A. Jarred Vanderbilt has an average salary of $12,000,000 due to his 4-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers.
A. Jarred Vanderbilt was traded from the Utah Jazz in a three-team trade involving the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves.
A. Jarred Vanderbilt is known for his ability to hustle, rebound and make incredible vertical jumps.
A. Jarred Vanderbilt has a three-pointer shooting percentage of 26.4%.
