Josh Magette

Josh Magette (born November 28, 1989) is an American former professional basketball player who played for the Atlanta Hawks and the Orlando Magic. He played college basketball for the University of Alabama in Huntsville.

Josh Magette
Magette with the Lakeland Magic in 2019
Personal information
Born (1989-11-28) November 28, 1989
Birmingham, Alabama
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight160 lb (73 kg)
Career information
High schoolSpain Park (Hoover, Alabama)
CollegeAlabama–Huntsville (2008–2012)
NBA draft2012: undrafted
Playing career2012–2023
PositionPoint guard
Career history
2012–2013Landstede Zwolle
2013–2014Los Angeles D-Fenders
2014–2015Koroivos Amaliadas
2015–2017Los Angeles D-Fenders
2017–2018Atlanta Hawks
2017–2018→Erie BayHawks
2018Cedevita Zagreb
2018–2019Gran Canaria
2019–2020Orlando Magic
2019–2020→Lakeland Magic
2020Lakeland Magic
2020–2021Darüşşafaka Tekfen
2021–2023Tasmania JackJumpers
Career highlights and awards
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com

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

Landstede Basketbal (2012–2013)

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.

Los Angeles D-Fenders (2013–2014)

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]

Koroivos Amaliadas (2014–2015)

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.

Return to the D-Fenders (2015–2017)

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]

Atlanta Hawks (2017–2018)

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.

Cedevita Zagreb (2018)

On June 27, 2018, it was announced that he will join the Golden State Warriors for the 2018 NBA Summer League. On July 27, 2018, he signed with Croatian club Cedevita Zagreb.[14] On November 10, 2018, he was released by Cedevita.[15]

Gran Canaria (2018–2019)

On December 25, 2018, Magette agreed to join Euroleague team CB Gran Canaria.[16]

Magette played for the San Antonio Spurs during the 2019 NBA Summer League.[17]

Orlando Magic (2019–2020)
Magette with the Lakeland Magic in November 2019

On July 17, 2019, the Orlando Magic agreed to sign Magette to a two-way contract.[18] On July 23, the deal was officially announced.[19] On January 11, 2020, the Orlando Magic signed with Magette a 10-day contract,[20] but was later waived by the Orlando Magic on January 14, 2020.[21]

Lakeland Magic (2020)

The Lakeland Magic re-signed Magette after his release from the parent club. In his G League return, he registered 24 points, six assists, two rebounds, two steals and a block in a game against the Canton Charge.[22] Magette was named Midseason All-NBA G League for the Eastern Conference.[23] On March 11, he posted 25 points, 15 assists, eight rebounds and two steals in a win over the Erie BayHawks. Magette averaged 21.1 points, 10.6 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game during the 2019-20 G League season.[24] He was named to the All-NBA G League Second Team.[25]

Darüşşafaka (2020–2021)

On December 6, 2020, Magette signed with Darüşşafaka of the Basketball Super League.[26]

Tasmania JackJumpers (2021–2023)

On July 28, 2021, Magette signed with the Tasmania JackJumpers for the 2021–22 NBL season.[27] He helped the JackJumpers reach the NBL Grand Final in their first season.[28][29]

On June 8, 2022, Magette re-signed with the JackJumpers for the 2022–23 NBL season.[30] He underwent season-ending surgery in February 2023 to repair a broken cheekbone and fractured eye socket.[31]

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
2019–20 Orlando 804.8.333.250.500.8.6.4.11.5
Career 2609.8.328.346.9001.02.4.4.12.2

National team career

Magette played with the senior USA men's national team in early 2020, against Puerto Rico, at the 2021 FIBA AmeriCup qualification. Team USA faced Puerto Rico twice and won both games. He was also named to the 2021 USA Select Team, which trains with the men's Olympic basketball team.[32]

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. "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. Archived from the original on March 5, 2017. 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.
  14. Cedevita hands playmaking reins to Magette
  15. Cedevita parted ways with Magette and Aguilar, added Banić and Mustapić
  16. "El Gran Canaria anuncia el fichaje del base Josh Magette". Mundo Deportivo. 24 December 2018. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
  17. "In (Josh) Magette's case, they involve getting on a plane to Las Vegas in a little less than two wee…". 30 June 2012.
  18. "Report: Orlando Magic sign guard Josh Magette". 17 July 2019.
  19. "Magic Sign Josh Magette to Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. July 23, 2019. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
  20. "Magic Sign Magette to 10-Day Contract Orlando also signs Vic Law to two-way contract". NBA.com. January 11, 2020. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
  21. "Magic Sign Gary Clark to 10-Day Contract Orlando also releases Magette". NBA.com. January 14, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
  22. "Josh Magette: Drops 24 points in G League return". CBS Sports. January 23, 2020. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
  23. Inabinnett, Mark (February 10, 2020). "Donta Hall, Josh Magette among NBA G League All-Star selections". AL.com. Retrieved February 11, 2020.
  24. "Josh Magette: Massive double-double in win". CBS Sports. March 12, 2020. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
  25. "Johnson, Magette and Law Named to All-NBA G League Teams". Our Sports Central. June 26, 2020. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  26. "Darussafaka tabs Josh Magette". Eurobasket. December 6, 2020. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
  27. "JackJumpers Add US Guard Josh Magette". NBL.com.au. July 28, 2021. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
  28. "Fairytale Comes True for Tasmania JackJumpers". NBL.com.au. May 2, 2022. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
  29. "Kings Win First Championship in 17 Years with Record Crowd". NBL.com.au. May 11, 2022. Retrieved May 11, 2022.
  30. "Magette Re-Signs with JackJumpers". NBL.com.au. June 8, 2022. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
  31. "Magette to undergo surgery on facial injury". jackjumpers.com.au. February 7, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
  32. "17 Athletes Named to 2021 USA Men's Select Team". USA Basketball. July 7, 2021. Archived from the original on July 1, 2021. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
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