Josh Magette

Josh Magette
No. 9 – Cedevita Zagreb
Position Point guard
League ABA League
Croatian League
EuroCup
Personal information
Born (1989-11-28) November 28, 1989
Birmingham, Alabama
Nationality American
Listed height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight 160 lb (73 kg)
Career information
High school Spain Park (Hoover, Alabama)
College Alabama–Huntsville (2008–2012)
NBA draft 2012 / Undrafted
Playing career 2012–present
Career history
2012–2013 Landstede Zwolle
2013–2014 Los Angeles D-Fenders
2014–2015 Koroivos Amaliadas
2015–2017 Los Angeles D-Fenders
2017–2018 Atlanta Hawks
2017–2018 →Erie BayHawks
2018–present Cedevita Zagreb
Career highlights and awards

Josh Magette (born November 28, 1989) is an American professional basketball player for Cedevita Zagreb of the Croatian League. He played college basketball for the University of Alabama in Huntsville.

Early life

Born in Birmingham, Alabama, he graduated from Spain Park High School in Hoover, Alabama.[1] He spent his collegiate career at the University of Alabama in Huntsville where he led the Chargers to three Gulf South Conference championships and two NCAA Men's Division II Basketball Championship Elite Eight appearances. He ended his career as the school's and the Gulf South Conference's all-time leader in assists.[2]

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 2012 NBA draft, Magette joined the Memphis Grizzlies for the 2012 NBA Summer League, but did not appear in any games for the team. In August 2012, he signed with Landstede Basketbal of the Netherlands for the 2012–13 season.[3] In 39 games for Landstede, he averaged 11.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 2.5 steals per game.

On November 1, 2013, Magette was selected in the second round of the 2013 NBA Development League Draft by the Los Angeles D-Fenders.[4] In 52 games for the D-Fenders in 2013–14, he averaged 10.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 6.9 assists and 1.9 steals per game.[5]

In July 2014, Magette joined the Orlando Magic for the 2014 NBA Summer League.[6] On August 14, 2014, he signed with the Greek League club Koroivos Amaliadas.[7] In 28 games for Koroivos in 2014–15, he averaged 7.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.4 steals per game.

On October 31, 2015, Magette was acquired by the Los Angeles D-Fenders, returning to the franchise for a second stint.[8] In 54 games for the D-fenders in 2015–16, he averaged 12.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, 8.8 assists and 2.4 steals per game.[5]

In July 2016, Magette joined the Brooklyn Nets for the 2016 NBA Summer League. On October 3, 2016, he signed with the Atlanta Hawks,[9] but was waived on October 22 after appearing in three preseason games.[10] On October 30, he was reacquired by the Los Angeles D-Fenders.[11]

In June 2017, Magette joined the Atlanta Hawks for the 2017 NBA Summer League.[12] On September 6, two months after a successful Summer League stint, he was signed to the Hawks as the team's first ever two-way contract. Under the terms of the deal, he split time between the Hawks and their new G-League affiliate, the Erie BayHawks.[13] Magette made his NBA debut on October 18, 2017 in a 117-111 victory for the Atlanta Hawks where he sank his first NBA shot attempt, which was a deep three from the left wing. He had another phenomenal year in the G-League, averaging 15.1 points, 10.2 assists, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.2 steals. Additionally, he had a solid rookie season in the NBA averaging over 3 assists per game.

On June 27, 2018, it was announced that he will join the Golden State Warriors for the 2018 NBA Summer League.

In July 2018 he signed with Cedevita Zagreb of the Croatian League.

NBA career statistics

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

Regular season

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2017–18 Atlanta 18012.0.326.3641.0001.13.2.4.12.6
Career 18012.0.326.3641.0001.13.2.4.12.6

References

  1. ↑ McCarter, Mark (March 17, 2014). "Ex-UAH star Josh Magette now starring in NBDL: 'I have to pinch myself sometimes'". AL.com. Retrieved April 14, 2014.
  2. ↑ Wong, Trevor (March 11, 2014). "Josh Magette Looking to Prove Doubters Wrong". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. Retrieved April 14, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Magette Signs With Landstede Of Dutch Basketball League". uahchargers.com. August 20, 2012. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Magette Drafted 23rd by D-Fenders in D-League Draft". uahchargers.com. November 1, 2013. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
  5. 1 2 "Josh Magette D-League Stats". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Orlando Magic Announce Roster for Southwest Airlines Orlando Pro Summer League". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. July 1, 2014. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Josh Magette inks in Greece with Koroivos Amaliadas". Sportando.com. August 14, 2014. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
  8. ↑ "D-Fenders Finalize 2015 Training Camp Roster". OurSportsCentral.com. October 31, 2015. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Atlanta Hawks Sign Josh Magette". NBA.com. October 3, 2016. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  10. ↑ "Hawks Waive Magette, Finalize Roster". NBA.com. October 23, 2016. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
  11. ↑ Primeaux, Ryan (October 30, 2016). "D-Fenders Finalize Training Camp Roster and Schedule". NBA.com. Retrieved November 6, 2016.
  12. ↑ "Reports: Hawks set to add two players to Summer League roster". Peachtree Hoops. Retrieved 2017-06-30.
  13. ↑ "Hawks Sign First Two-Way Player In Josh Magette; Also Sign Tyler Cavanaugh". NBA.com. September 6, 2017. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
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