Is Jimmer playing in TBT?
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Asked by: Trent Gatewood
Jimmer Fredette will headline “The Money Team” in The Basketball Tournament and will be joined by a pair of former Jazzmen. Fredette told ESPN that he will play in TBT this summer after he took some time off to be with his family after welcoming their third child.
Is Jimmer Fredette retired?
Jimmer Fredette is returning to the Shanghai Sharks next month after missing the first four months of the Chinese Basketball Association’s season due to COVID-19 rules. He will join the team for its final 10 regular-season games and the playoffs.
Did Jimmer Fredette get drafted?
Fredette started his NBA career on the Sacramento Kings after being drafted tenth overall in the 2011 NBA Draft. He played parts of three seasons in Sacramento, and while he did not get to shine the way he did in college, he had outstanding shooting numbers during his second and third seasons in the NBA.
Is Jimmer Fredette a Hall of Famer?
@jimmerfredette is now a #BYU Hall of Famer. Fredette was joined in the class of 2021 by baseball legend Brian Banks, athletic trainer Gaye Merrill, track and field’s Amy Menlove Otis and Carrie Summerhays Roberts in golf.
How much does Jimmer Fredette make in China?
NOTABLE CBA CONTRACTS signed by FORMER NBA PLAYERS
| Player | Salary | CBA Team (Year) |
|---|---|---|
| 8. Jimmer Fredette | $1.6 million/yr | Shanghai (2020) |
| 9. Emmanuel Mudiay | $1.2 million/yr | Guangdong (2014) |
| 10. Tracy McGrady | $1 million/yr | Qingdao (2012) |
| 11. Metta World Peace | $700k/yr | Sichuan (2014) |
Why didn’t Jimmer do well in the NBA?
Measuring in at 6 feet even, with a 6-foot-4 wingspan, he lacks elite height and length to make an impact on the defensive side of the ball. Mixed with below the rim athleticism and slow lateral quickness, Jimmer simply can’t stay in front of NBA caliber players.
How much is Jimmer Fredette contract?
$1.6 million
According to a report in July from Sportando, Fredette is signing a contract worth $1.6 million. Not bad money amidst a global pandemic. Last season, Fredette played in the EuroLeague for Greece’s Panathinaikos. The owner for Panathinaikos fulfilled a dream by landing Fredette to a two-year contract.
Who is the highest paid basketball player in China?
Han Dejun has been earning his paycheck this season anchoring a Liaoning team that has held top spot in the standings the entire season.
