A consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players of the 2021 class, Jaden Hardy is a professional shooting guard in the NBA for the Dallas Mavericks. Born on July 5, 2002`in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., Jaden was the 37th overall pick in the second round of the 2022 NBA Draft. He was picked by the Sacramento Kings and was traded to the Dallas Mavericks on draft night.
Nevada Gatorade Player of the Year and Las Vegas Review-Journal Boys Athlete of the Year in high school, he was named to the roster of Jordan Brand Classic, Nike Hoop Summit and McDonald’s All-American. Jaden Hardy made his debut against the Chicago Bulls in the NBA Summer League of 2022 where he scored 28 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal in a losing cause.
He has scored 20 or more points in a game 10 times in his NBA career. His best score of 29 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals came against the Utah Jazz on February 6, 2023. Hardy played his first NBA game against the Memphis Grizzlies and scored 22 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists, but the Mavericks lost the game to the Grizzlies.
Jaden Hardy salary
Jaden Hardy has a base salary of $1,719,864 for the 2023-24 NBA season. He signed a 3-year contract worth $4,757,344 with the Dallas Mavericks after he was traded from the Sacramento Kings for second round picks in 2024 and 2028. His average annual salary would be $1,585,781. The contract guarantees $3,137,645 and carries a cap hit of $1,719,864 and a dead cap value of $1,719,864. The contract was signed on July 6, 2022, and his salary for the first year was $1,017,781.
He played in the NBA G League and has shown his talent while handling the ball and creating shots for himself. Jaden is known to use his 6 feet 3 inches height and 6 feet 10 inches wingspan to alter shots and force turnovers while defending. He was good at dribbling from the very early age of two years. Jaden went to Coronado High School and performed exceptionally well as a junior, but opted out of the senior year. He chose the NBA G League over collegiate basketball, refusing the offers he received from Kentucky and UCLA.
FAQ's on Jaden Hardy Salary
A. Jaden Hardy scored his career high of 29 points against the Utah Jazz on February 6, 2023.
A. Jaden Hardy signed a three-year contract worth $4,757,344 with the Dallas Mavericks where his average annual salary would be $1,585,781 and his base salary for the 2023-24 season would be $1,719,864.
A. Jaden Hardy was acquired by the Dallas Mavericks from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for a second round pick in 2024 and 2028.
A. Jaden Hardy plays as a shooting guard in the NBA for the Dallas Mavericks.
A. Jaden Hardy stands 6 feet 4 inches tall, with a wingspan of 6 feet 9 inches and weighs 198 lbs.
