Jaden Springer, an American NBA player, joined his father and elder brothers on the basketball journey. He is currently a shooting guard with the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Springer was the 76ers’ 28th overall pick in the 2021 NBA drafts and has been with the team since.

The basketball player spent his debut season with the 76ers and its G League team, the Delaware Blue Coats, after signing a four-year rookie contract in 2021.

For those who don’t know, Springer spent his freshman year at Tennessee Volunteers before entering the NBA draft.

He completed his high school career at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, before pursuing a collegiate athletic career.

Springer, a consensus five-star prospect, was regarded as the finest shooting guard in the 2020 class.

Jaden can pass, shoot, and score. He is a powerful defensive player who can also play offense.

In addition, he was the NBA G League steals leader in 2023, ranking second with 2.4 steals per game.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jaden Tyree Springer
Birth Date	September 25, 2002
Birth Place	Charlotte, North Carolina
Nick Name	Silk
Religion	Not Known
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	African-American
High School	Rocky River High School, IMG Academy,
College	University of Tennessee
Father’s Name	Gary Springer, Sr.
Mother’s Name	Barbarita Springer
Siblings	Gary Jr, Jamih, Jordan & Taniqua
Age	20 Years Old
Height	6’4″/1.93 m/193 cm
Weight	92 kg/202 lbs
Shoe Size	Not Known
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Dark Brown
Favorite Player	Lebron James
Build	Athlete
Marital Status	Unmarried
Girlfriend	Not Known
Profession	Basketball Player
Position	Shooting Guard
League	NBA
Current Team	Philadelphia 76ers (2021- present)
Jersey Number	11
Net Worth	$1-$2 Million
Merchandise	Rookie Card
Social Media	Instagram, Twitter

 

Early Life & Family

Barbarita Springer and Gary Springer Sr. welcomed Jaden Springer into the world on September 25, 2002.

He grew up with three brothers, Gary Jr., Jamie, and Jordan, and a sister, Taniqua.

The NBA player is of black ethnicity and began playing sports when he was six. He started by playing soccer but quit the next day.

His next sport was American football, but only a few years later did he find himself compatible with basketball.

More About Parents and Siblings

His father and two older brothers thoroughly examined Jaden’s athleticism. They are pinned at 6’7″ (2 m) or higher; Jaden is 6’4″ (1.93 m).

Grey Springer (his father) played collegiate basketball at Iona College from 1980 to 1984 after being recruited by late coach Jim Valvano. He was the player that got every rebound, as in fourth all-time scorer and third all-time rebounder.

Gary was also a sixth-round choice of the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1984 NBA draft, but he can’t play due to a severe knee injury.

Gary spent most of his childhood in Harlem, where he was a member of one of the best New York City basketball teams of all time at Benjamin Franklin High School.

Gary Springer Jr., Jaden’s older brother, was also recruited to Lona, where he performed from 2004 to 2009, including a redshirt junior year (2006-07).

Jordan Springer, his second eldest brother, played basketball at the United States Military Academy and now serves in the United States Army. Army. 

High School & College Career

Springer was an eighth-grade basketball player at Lighthouse Christian School in Antioch, Tennessee. He scored 19 points and grabbed 3.5 rebounds per game.

He chose to attend Rocky River High School in Mint Hill, North Carolina, for his first two years of high school. Despite several academic and disciplinary issues, the school’s head basketball coach, Jermaine Walker, accepted him.

And it was well worth the call! As a freshman, Jaden averaged 21.8 points, 9.4 rebs, and five assists per game, leading his high school team to its first state tournament appearance.

As a sophomore, he scored 24.7 pts, 10.2 rebounds, 2.4 blocks, and 2.4 steals per game, helping his team to the Class 4A state playoffs.

In addition, Jaden was named Southwestern 4A Player of the Year. For the remainder of the high school season, he transferred to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.

He became a member of the best teams in the country, sharing the field with top recruits Josh Green, Armando Bacot, and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl.

Jaden concluded his junior year with 15.6 points, four rebounds, and four assists per game, guiding his team to the GEICO High School Nationals title.

Springer scored 17.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game for IMG during his final year. He played the entire season despite an ankle injury because he’s out of some games.

Jaden had been invited to play in the 2020 McDonald’s All-American Game, but the game was canceled due to the COVID-19 epidemic.

Highlights and Accomplishments

• NBA G League steals leader (2023)

• SEC All-Freshman Team (2021)

• McDonald’s All-American (2020)

Recruiting

Remember that Jaden has garnered five-star ratings from Rivals, 247 Sports, and ESPN. Jaden began receiving scholarship offers from NCAA Division I basketball programs as a freshman in high school.

Jaden was offered scholarships from North Carolina, Memphis, Florida, and Michigan, in addition to Tennessee, but he selected Tennessee.

It is a different story that Jaden, one of the top players in the 2020 class, was a huge North Carolina supporter. And, yeah, he had a strong sense about Memphis and its playing games simultaneously.

Jaden believed that Michigans was one of the new schools to contact him. However, the NBA connection of head coach Juwan Howard piqued his interest.

He began his most official visit to Tennessee on October 23, 2019, and finally committed to the Volunteers.

College Ankle Injury

Jaden Springer exited midway through a loss to Alabama on January 2, 2021, due to a left ankle injury. Tennessee supporters were outraged and concerned about their shooting guard. 

Despite his efforts, the freshman could not resume the game as he checked himself out.

However, fans breathed a sigh of relief when HC Rick Barnes updated them on his recovery and returned to the game against Arkansas on January 6.

NBA Career

Jaden was drafted 28th overall (first round) by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2021 NBA drafts as a freshman out of Tennessee.

Springer spent most of his rookie season (2021-22) with the 76ers’ G League affiliate Delaware Blue Coats, appearing in only two NBA games.

Despite this, he was on the roster of the Philadelphia 76ers when they won the NBA playoffs in 2022. However, they were defeated in the conference semi-finals by the Miami Heat.

While Jaden Springer is yet to play a noteworthy game in the 2022-23 NBA season, his NBA G League statistics should not be overlooked.

On March 16, 2023, he set a G League record with 36 points against the Legends.

Personal Life

With basketball stardom on the horizon for this basketball player, there is little doubt that spectators would forget about his personal life. Isn’t that right?

Many people are curious about who Jaden Springer is dating–who is the lucky girl that is in a relationship with the shooting guard. However, it appears that the NBA player is free of those romance rumors.

So far, no details regarding his relationship or romance have been revealed.

According to specific sources, the young shooting guard is probably single.

And on the plus side, it is acceptable when one is so preoccupied with his or her profession. And he is the only one.

Trivia

• His high school coach, Jason Moseley, said he remained a great kid who never wandered around the building begging for particular recognition.

• Jaden is ranked No. 12 in USA Today’s Chosen 25.

• Dom Bishop, his coach, has lavished him with praise. He says Jaden is one of the most tenacious athletes he has ever seen. “If I need someone to get me a bucket in the last seconds, Jaden is my guy,” he remarked.

• His father was drafted in the sixth round in the 1984 NBA Draft but did not play due to a knee ailment.

• Aside from sports, he enjoys listening to music and has recently been listening to Moneybagg Yo and Lil Baby.

Net Worth & Salary

Jaden Springer went from being a highly regarded collegiate basketball prospect to a first-round NBA draft choice, gaining fame and a substantial chunk of money.

Springer’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 and $2 million as of 2023.

Because of his four-year rookie scale NBA contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, his worth is about $10.39 million, which he signed on August 4, 2021.

The contract provides him with an average annual salary of $2.598 million and options for the final 2 years of his contract.

Jaden’s base pay for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons was $2.02 million and $2.12 million, respectively.

His annual earnings for the 2023-24 season will be $2.23 million because he exercised an option for that season.

He will likely lead the NBA player rankings as well. The young man has also expressed his desire to play in the NBA.

Social Media Presence

Nothing to worry about if you wish to contact him via social media. Jaden is a frequent user of Twitter and Instagram.

Follow him if you’re interested in this young, humorous shooting guard.

• Twitter– @jadenspringer11 with 11.9K Followers

• Instagram– @jaden with 175K Followers

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Who is Jaden Springer’s agent?

Chad Speck, Isaac Conner, and Austin Cox of A3 Athletics represent the emerging basketball sensation.

Who selected Jaden Springer in the first round?

The basketball player was picked in the first round by the Philadelphia 76ers as the 28th choice in the 2021 NBA Draft. He was given a four-year rookie deal. They assign him to their G League franchise, the Delaware Blue Coats, and the 76ers.

Are Jaden Springer and Keon Johnson friends?

Both were teammates with the Tennessee Volunteers during their collegiate careers. Jaden and Keon were picked in the same NBA draft (2021) and now play in the league. Springer was the 76ers’ 28th overall pick, while Johson was the New York Knicks’ 21st overall pick.

What is the wingspan of Jaden Springer?

The basketball player’s wingspan is 6 feet 7.5 inches (2.01 meters).