 Giddens with Brescia in January 2013 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 13, 1985 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | John Marshall (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 2008: 1st round, 30th overall pick |
| Selected by the Boston Celtics | |
| Playing career | 2008–2019 |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Career history | |
| 2008–2010 | Boston Celtics |
| 2008–2009 | →Utah Flash |
| 2010 | Maine Red Claws |
| 2010 | New York Knicks |
| 2010 | Asseco Prokom Gdynia |
| 2011 | Valencia Basket |
| 2011 | New Mexico Thunderbirds |
| 2011–2012 | PAOK Thessaloniki |
| 2012–2014 | Brescia Leonessa |
| 2014 | Vaqueros de Bayamón |
| 2014–2015 | Peñarol de Mar del Plata |
| 2015–2016 | Instituto |
| 2016 | Leones de Santo Domingo |
| 2017 | Trouville |
| 2017 | Gregorio Urbano Gilbert |
| 2017 | Mineros de Parral |
| 2018 | Ferro Carril Oeste |
| 2018 | Pueblo Nuevo |
| 2018 | Halcones de Ciudad Obregón |
| 2018 | Correcaminos UAT Victoria |
| 2019 | Español de Talca |
| 2019 | Domingo Paulino |
| 2019 | Cañeros del Este |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Justin Ray "J. R." Giddens (born February 13, 1985) is an American former professional basketball player. He was selected to the 2003 McDonald's All-American team, then initially played for the University of Kansas but transferred to the University of New Mexico following his sophomore season. He was selected with the 30th overall pick in the 2008 NBA draft by the Boston Celtics, and played for various professional teams until 2019. Giddens is the former head coach of the women's basketball team at Northern New Mexico College.[1]
- ^ Levin, Ari (March 15, 2023). "J.R. Giddens Out at Northern". iograndesun.com. Retrieved June 20, 2024.