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Brandon Boston Jr.
American basketball player (born 2001)
Brandon Elliot Boston Jr. (born November 28, 2001) is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats.
Boston with the Los Angeles Clippers in 2022 | |
| No. 4 – Los Angeles Clippers | |
|---|---|
| Position | Shooting guard / small forward |
| League | NBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (2001-11-28) November 28, 2001 (age 22) Norcross, Georgia, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 188 lb (85 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
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| College | Kentucky (2020–2021) |
| NBA draft | 2021: 2nd round, 51st overall pick |
| Selected by the Memphis Grizzlies | |
| Playing career | 2021–present |
| Career history | |
| 2021–present | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 2021–2024 | →Agua Caliente / Ontario Clippers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Stats  at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
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Boston originally attended Norcross High School in Norcross, Georgia before transferring to Sierra Canyon School in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Chatsworth in 2019. He played alongside LeBron James's son Bronny James and Dwyane Wade's son Zaire Wade.[1] In his final season at Norcross, he averaged 18.4 points and 5.4 rebounds per game.[2]
He was selected to play in the 2020 McDonald's All-American Boys Game. He was also selected to play in the 2020 Jordan Brand Classic.[3]
Recruiting
A five-star recruit, Boston committed to play college basketball at the University of Kentucky.[4][5]
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Boston Jr. SG |
Norcross, GA | Sierra Canyon School (CA) | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | Jul 27, 2019 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 96 | ||||||
| Overall recruiting rankings: Rivals: 5 247Sports: 6 ESPN: 7 | ||||||
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In his college debut on November 25, 2020, Boston posted 15 points and seven rebounds in an 81–45 win over Morehead State.[6] He scored 21 points in the season finale win against South Carolina. As a freshman, he averaged 11.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. On March 20, 2021, Boston declared for the 2021 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.[7]
Los Angeles Clippers (2021–present)
Boston was selected in the second round of the 2021 NBA draft with the 51st pick by the Memphis Grizzlies, then traded to the Los Angeles Clippers via the New Orleans Pelicans.[8][9]
Boston was assigned to the Clippers' NBA G League affiliate, the Agua Caliente Clippers, for their G League season-opener. Boston helped the since-relocated Ontario Clippers win the G League Winter Showcase championship in 2022, earning Showcase Cup MVP honors after scoring 21 points in the final.[10]
| 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 |
NBA
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | L.A. Clippers | 51 | 0 | 14.9 | .385 | .306 | .819 | 2.2 | 1.0 | .5 | .3 | 6.7 |
| 2022–23 | L.A. Clippers | 22 | 1 | 11.3 | .418 | .414 | .763 | 1.4 | .9 | .4 | .0 | 6.5 |
| 2023–24 | L.A. Clippers | 32 | 0 | 10.8 | .404 | .269 | .697 | 1.6 | .4 | .3 | .3 | 5.2 |
| Career | 105 | 1 | 12.9 | .396 | .313 | .776 | 1.8 | .8 | .4 | .2 | 6.2 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | L.A. Clippers | 1 | 0 | 1.0 | — | — | — | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
| 2024 | L.A. Clippers | 3 | 0 | 3.2 | .500 | — | .500 | .7 | .3 | .0 | .0 | 1.7 |
| Career | 4 | 0 | 2.7 | .500 | — | .500 | .5 | .3 | .0 | .0 | 1.3 | |
College
After a workout with Kentucky teammate Terrence Clarke on April 22, 2021, Clarke was involved in a car crash in Los Angeles, California.[11] Clarke, driving by himself, was killed while Boston, in the car behind of Clarke, witnessed the crash.[12][13]
He also keeps a dollar bill in his shoe during games.[14]
- Fattal, Tarek (July 19, 2019). "Sierra Canyon basketball adds second 5-star recruit in less than 24 hours, BJ Boston from Georgia". Los Angeles Daily News. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
- Roberts, Ben (February 14, 2020). "Jordan Brand Classic rosters are out. How many Kentucky basketball recruits made it?". Lexington Herald Leader. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
- Borzello, Jeff (July 27, 2019). "Kentucky lands Boston, No. 7 recruit for 2020". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- Media, Field Level (27 July 2019). "Kentucky lands five-star guard, former Norcross star Brandon Boston". Gwinnett Daily Post.
- "No. 10 Kentucky rolls past Morehead State 81-45 in opener". ESPN. November 26, 2020. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
- Borzello, Jeff (March 20, 2021). "Kentucky's Brandon Boston Jr. becomes third Wildcat to declare for NBA draft". ESPN. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
- "Pelicans acquire Valančiūnas and Graham in three-team trade with Grizzlies and Hornets". NBA.com. August 7, 2021. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- "Pelicans complete trade with Clippers". NBA.com. August 7, 2021. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- Irving, Kyle (December 23, 2022). "2022 G League Winter Showcase roundup: Results, stats, top performances, prize money from tournament". Sporting News. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
- "Sources: UK men's basketball player Terrence Clarke dies in Los Angeles". WKYT. April 23, 2021. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- Farner, Keith (April 22, 2021). "Kentucky's Terrence Clarke reportedly involved in fatal crash in Los Angeles". Saturday Down South. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- McBride, Jessica (2021-04-23). "Video Shows Terrence Clarke Fatal Car Crash Scene". Heavy.com. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
- Thompson, Tyler, Mrs. (November 6, 2020). "Why BJ Boston keeps a dollar in his shoe during games". on3.com. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
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