Stephen Zimmerman

Stephen Zimmerman
Zimmerman grabbing a rebound in the 2015 McDonald's All-American Game
Capital City Go-Go
Position Center
League NBA G League
Personal information
Born (1996-09-09) September 9, 1996
Hendersonville, Tennessee
Nationality American
Listed height 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight 240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school Bishop Gorman
(Las Vegas, Nevada)
College UNLV (2015–2016)
NBA draft 2016 / Round: 2 / Pick: 41st overall
Selected by the Orlando Magic
Playing career 2016–present
Career history
2016–2017 Orlando Magic
2016–2017 →Erie BayHawks
2017–2018 South Bay Lakers
2018–present Capital City Go-Go
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing the  United States
FIBA Americas U18 Championship
2014 United States National team

Stephen Eric Zimmerman Jr. (born September 9, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for the Capital City Go-Go of the NBA G League. He played one season of college basketball for UNLV before being selected with the 41st overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft by the Orlando Magic.

High school career

Zimerman in the 2015 McDonald's All-American Game

Zimmerman attended Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he led the Gaels to four straight state championships, becoming the only player in Nevada history to accomplish the feat at the large-school level. His 114 career wins also made him the winningest player in school history. As a senior in 2014–15, Zimmerman averaged 14.7 points, 10.1 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.4 blocks per game. He subsequently earned selection to the McDonald's All-American Game and the Jordan Brand Classic.[1]

College career

Zimmerman played one season of college basketball for UNLV. As a freshman in 2015–16, he played in 26 games (24 starts) and averaged 10.5 points, a team-high 8.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.96 blocks in 26.2 minutes per game. He ranked second in the Mountain West Conference in blocked shots and third in rebounding. He scored in double figures 17 times, including a career-high 21 points on February 2 against New Mexico. He pulled down 10+ rebounds 13 times, including a career-best 16 boards on January 19 against Utah State.[2]

On March 28, 2016, Zimmerman declared for the NBA draft, forgoing his final three years of college eligibility.[3]

Professional career

Orlando Magic (2016–2017)

On June 23, 2016, Zimmerman was selected by the Orlando Magic with the 41st overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft.[4] On July 7, 2016, he signed with the Magic.[2] During his rookie season, Zimmerman had multiple assignments with the Erie BayHawks, the Magic's D-League affiliate.[5] He also played in 19 games with Orlando, averaging 1.2 points, 1.8 rebounds and 5.7 minutes per game.[6] On July 4, 2017, he was waived by the Magic.[6]

South Bay Lakers (2017–2018)

On August 9, 2017, Zimmerman signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.[7] On October 9, 2017, he was waived by the Lakers.[8] He would later be acquired by the South Bay Lakers of the NBA G League as an affiliate player of Los Angeles.

Capital City Go-Go (2018–present)

On August 22, 2018, Zimmerman was selected by the Capital City Go-Go of the G League in the 2018 expansion draft.[9]

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
2016–17 Orlando 1905.7.323.000.6001.8.2.1.31.2
Career 1905.7.323.000.6001.8.2.1.31.2

References

  1. ↑ "Stephen Zimmerman Jr. Bio". UNLVRebels.com. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Orlando Magic Sign Stephen Zimmerman". NBA.com. July 7, 2016. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
  3. ↑ Anderson, Mark (March 28, 2016). "Stephen Zimmerman Jr. officially announces he will enter NBA Draft". ReviewJournal.com. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Magic Select Stephen Zimmerman 41st Overall in NBA Draft". NBA.com. June 23, 2016. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
  5. ↑ "2016-17 NBA Assignments". NBA.com. Retrieved December 31, 2016.
  6. 1 2 "Magic Waive Stephen Zimmerman". NBA.com. July 4, 2017. Retrieved July 4, 2017.
  7. ↑ "Los Angeles Lakers sign center Stephen Zimmerman". NBA.com. August 9, 2017. Retrieved August 9, 2017.
  8. ↑ "Stephen Zimmerman: Waived by Lakers". CBSSports.com. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
  9. ↑ "Capital City Go-Go Select 14 Players in 2018 NBA G League Expansion Draft". NBA.com. August 22, 2018. Retrieved August 22, 2018.
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