Jock Landale is an Australian basketball center for the Houston Rockets in the 2024/25 NBA season. Landale played youth basketball in Australia and committed to playing college ball at Saint Mary’s and steadily built a noteworthy basketball career. In his junior season, Landale became one of the best college basketball prospects as he averaged 17.9 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks. In his senior year in 2017-18, Landale was a Top-5 Finalist for the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award and was also a Top-10 finalist for the Citizen Naismith Trophy. (via Saint-Mary Gaels' official website)
In 2021, Landale won the Finals MVP with the Melbourne United, a move that helped him achieve his longstanding NBA dream as he was signed by the San Antonio Spurs, where he played alongside his National team counterpart Patty Mills. Landale played 54 games with the Spurs, averaging 4.9 points to go along with 2.6 rebounds, before being traded to the Atlanta Hawks and then subsequently traded to the Phoenix Suns. In July 2023, he signed a four-year deal with the Houston Rockets worth $32,000,000. (via NBA's official website)
Jock Landale's national team
Jock plays for Team Australia on the International stage. Jock first represented Australia in 2013 and was a part of the U19 National squad that competed at the four-nation tournament in China. After a break of almost six years, Landale returned to play international basketball for Australia, as he was named in the 2019 Australian team's squad ahead of the 2019 FIBA World Cup. At the World Cup, Landale averaged 6.3 points and 3.4 rebounds per game, helping Australia secure 4th position at the tournament. Landale averaged a staggering 13.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, two assists, and 0.7 blocks in three games at the Tokyo Olympics of 2020. He shot 60% from the field at the tournament. Landale also represented the Australian National Team at the Paris Olympics of 2024. (via Australia Basketball's official website)
Jock Landale's NBA team
As of April 2025, Landale plays for the Houston Rockets, with whom he signed in July 2023. He began his NBA career in 2021 when he joined the San Antonio Spurs and since then, he has played for the Atlanta Hawks and Phoenix Suns.
FAQs on Jock Landale.
A. Jock’s wingspan measures 7 feet 2 inches in length.
A. He was born in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
A. Born on October 25, 1995, Jock is 29 years old as of April 2025.
A. Based on his new contract with Houston Rockets, Jock makes $8 Million annually.
A. Jock plays the Center position.
