Jarred Vanderbilt is a renowned professional basketball player from the United States, who picked up basketball from his parents, Gwendolyn and Robert Vanderbilt, former college basketball players for Xavier and Wiley colleges respectively. Born on April 3, 1999, Vanderbilt played basketball in high school for Victory Prep and was considered a consensus five-star recruit and one of the best players of the 2017 class.
The defensive-minded forward has also represented the United States National Under-16 team at the 2015 FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship, where he won the gold. Before the NBA, Vanderbilt played one season of college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats. However, two injuries reduced his college career to a mere 14 games. He then declared for the 2018 NBA Draft, where he was selected 41st overall by the Orlando Magic.
Jarred Vanderbilt Team
Jarred Vanderbilt plays as a power forward in the NBA for the Los Angeles Lakers. He was drafted by the Orlando Magic with the 41st overall pick in the second round of the 2018 NBA Draft, but was soon traded to the Denver Nuggets. He has also played for the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Utah Jazz in the past.
Vanderbilt is currently in his last year of his three-year $13.1 million contract with the Lakers. However, the team has already rewarded him with a new four-year contract worth $48 million. This contract will be effective from the 2024/25 season.
Jarred Vanderbilt Position
Vanderbilt plays as a power forward for the LA Lakers. He is a versatile athlete who can also play center in small-ball lineups as and when required. He is known for his rim protection skills and his ability to guard multiple positions.
FAQ's on Jarred Vanderbilt Team
A. In a three-team trade, the Lakers acquired Vanderbilt along with Malik Beasley from the Utah Jazz and D’Angelo Russell from the Minnesota Timberwolves. They sent Damian Jones, Russell Westbrook, Juan Toscano-Anderson and a protected first round pick to the Utah Jazz and a future second round pick to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
A. The Los Angeles Lakers and Vanderbilt have agreed to a four-year contract worth $48,000,000 with Jarred Vanderbilt.
A. Jarred Vanderbilt was born to Gwendolyn and Robert Vanderbilt. Gwendolyn was a college basketball player for Xavier, while Robert Vanderbilt played college basketball for Wiley College.
A. Jarred Vanderbilt has made 38 3-pointers in his career as of February 2024.
A. Jarred Vanderbilt is averaging 15.9 minutes per game in the playoffs and 20.4 minutes per game during the regular season as of February 2024.
