Defensive Game
Elite switchable defender who can guard 1-through-4. Extremely active hands and feet. One of the best hustle defenders in the league.
Parcours de Carrière
Denver Nuggets
2018-2020
Jarred Jakobi Vanderbilt is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was selected as a McDonald's All-American in high school. Vanderbilt played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats. He was selected by the Denver Nuggets in the second round of the 2018 NBA draft.
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Minnesota Timberwolves
2020-2023
Los Angeles Lakers
2023-present
2018 NBA Draft
Selected 41st overall by Orlando Magic, traded to Denver
Elite Rebounder
One of the best rebounding forwards in the league pound-for-pound
Defensive Versatility
Can guard positions 1 through 5 — switchable defender
Revenus de Carrière
~$50M
Salaire NBA total estimé
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Defensive Game
Elite switchable defender who can guard 1-through-4. Extremely active hands and feet. One of the best hustle defenders in the league.
Intangibles
Excellent understanding of defensive rotations. Knows his role and maximizes it. Smart positional rebounder.
Vie Personnelle et Famille
Situation
Single
Parents & Frères et sœurs
En Dehors du Terrain
Houston youth athletics
Kentucky basketball alumni events
Le Saviez-vous ?
Consistently ranks at the top of the NBA in hustle stats — deflections, loose balls recovered, and contested shots.
Was teammates with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at Kentucky — both were drafted in 2018.
His relentless energy earned him the nickname 'Vando' — he plays every possession like it's the last.
Went from a second-round pick to earning a significant NBA contract purely through effort and defense — a model for hustle players everywhere.
Distinctions de Carrière
41st overall pick (2018)
Consistently ranks among NBA hustle stat leaders
Key defender in Lakers' 2023 WCF run
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