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Jamario Moon
Moon with theLos Angeles Clippersin 2011
Personal information
Born(1980-06-13)June 13, 1980(age 44)
Goodwater, Alabama,U.S.
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High schoolCoosa Central (Rockford, Alabama)
CollegeMeridian CC(1999–2000)
NBA draft2001:undrafted
Playing career2001–2018
PositionSmall forward
Number33, 8, 15, 9
Career history
2001–2002Mobile Revelers
2002Dodge City Legend
2002Mobile Revelers
2004Huntsville Flight
2004–2005Kentucky Colonels
2005Rome Gladiators
2005–2006Albany Patroons
2006Fort Worth Flyers
2006Marietta Storm
2006Fuerza Regia
2006–2007Albany Patroons
2007Gary Steelheads
2007Fuerza Regia
2007–2009Toronto Raptors
2009Miami Heat
2009–2011Cleveland Cavaliers
2011Los Angeles Clippers
2012Los Angeles D-Fenders
2012Charlotte Bobcats
2012–2014Los Angeles D-Fenders
2014Olympiacos
2014Guaros de Lara
2014Los Angeles D-Fenders
2015Guaros de Lara
2015Al Wasl
2016Indios de Mayagüez
2017Parque Hostos
2017Club Atlético Aguada
2017–2018Albany Patroons
Career highlights and awards
  • NBA All-Rookie Second Team(2008)
  • All-USBLFirst Team (2007)
  • USBL All-Defensive Team (2007)
  • All-CBAFirst Team (2007)
  • CBA Defensive Player of the Year (2007)
  • CBA All-Defensive Team (2007)
  • CBA All-Star Game(2007)
  • LNBPAll-Star (2006)
  • WBAchampion (2005)
  • All-WBA Fourth Team (2005)
  • WBA All-Defensive Team (2005)
StatsEdit this at Wikidataat NBA.com
Statsat Basketball-Reference.com

Jamario Raman Moon(born June 13, 1980) is an American former professionalbasketballplayer. He playedcollege basketballfor one season atMeridian Community Collegeand began his professional career with teams in theUnited States Basketball LeagueandNBA Development League,theHarlem Globetrotters,and Mexican basketball teamFuerza Regiabefore signing with theToronto Raptorsin 2007. He has since played for theMiami Heat,Cleveland Cavaliers,Los Angeles ClippersandCharlotte Bobcatsof the NBA, along with theLos Angeles D-Fendersof the NBA D-League.

Professional career

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Early years

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After attending Coosa Central High School, Moon attendedMeridian Community Collegewhere he played one season ofcollege basketballfor the Eagles in 1999–2000, averaging 20.8 points and 8.7 rebounds per game. After playing for theMilwaukee Bucksin the 2001 NBA Summer League, Moon joined theMobile Revelersfor the 2001–02 season. He then joined the Dodge City Legend following the D-League season. After playing for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Utah Jazz in the 2002 NBA Summer League, he re-joined the Mobile Revelers for the 2002–03 season. He left the Revelers in November 2002.

Moon joined the Huntsville Flight via the 2003 D-League draft but was released by the team prior to the 2003–04 season. He re-joined them in January 2004, he was again released after just one game. After playing for theHarlem Globetrottersin 2004, he joined theRockford Lightningfor the 2004–05 season, but was released prior to the 2004–05 season. In December 2004, he joined the Kentucky Colonels before being released in February 2005.[1]He then helped the Rome Gladiators win the 2005 World Basketball Association (WBA) championship. In December 2005, he joined theAlbany Patroonsbefore joining theFort Worth Flyersin April 2006. He then played forMarietta StormandFuerza Regia.[2]In 2006–07, he returned to the Albany Patroons. In 2007, he played for both theGary Steelheadsand Fuerza Regia.

NBA

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Moon signed a two-year deal with theToronto Raptorson July 10, 2007, after he had impressed the coaching staff in a three-day mini-camp held by the club.[3][4]In his first start against theChicago Bulls,he had 12points,sixrebounds,threesteals,and oneblockin 23 minutes. Moon remained in the starting lineup over the next few games, recording 15 points, nine rebounds, six blocks and three steals in another game against the Bulls on November 25. Two days later, Moon broke a club record by recording at least one block in twelve consecutive games.

On February 1, 2008, Moon was named NBAEastern ConferenceRookie of the Month. He had a career-high five steals on January 18 against theAtlanta Hawks,and scored a career-high 17 points against theCleveland Cavaliersthe next night.[5][6]Moon was invited to participate in two events at the 2008NBA All-Star WeekendinNew Orleans, Louisiana.He scored 13 points for the rookies in the Rookie/Sophomore Challenge,[7]and competed in theSlam Dunk Contest,[8]finishing behind winnerDwight Howardand 2007 defending championGerald Green.[9]

On February 13, 2009, Moon was traded by Toronto to the Miami Heat, along withJermaine O'Nealand conditional draft pick, forShawn MarionandMarcus Banks.[10]

Moon with the Heat in 2009

On July 17, 2009, the Cavaliers signed Moon to an offer sheet.[11]On July 24, the Heat declined to match the offer, and Moon officially joined the Cavaliers.[12]The offer sheet is estimated to be worth $8.92 million over three years (the final year only being partially guaranteed).

On February 24, 2011, Moon was traded to theLos Angeles Clippersalong withMo Williamsin exchange forBaron Davisand an unprotected first round pick. The pick ended up #1 overall after the draft lottery, which the Cavaliers used to selectKyrie Irving.[13]

On March 2, 2012, Moon signed with theLos Angeles D-Fendersof theNBA Development League.[14]That month, Moon was named Player of the Month in the league.[15]

On April 15, 2012, Moon signed with theCharlotte Bobcats.[16]On July 2, 2012, he was waived by the Bobcats.[17]

Moon's final NBA game was played on April 26, 2012, in a 84–104 loss to theNew York Knickswhere he recorded 4 points, 2 assists and 8 rebounds.

D-League and International career

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In November 2012, Moon was re-acquired by the Los Angeles D-Fenders. In November 2013, he was again re-acquired by the Los Angeles D-Fenders.[18]In early January 2014, he left the D-Fenders.

On January 8, 2014, Moon signed with the reigning back-to-backEuroleaguechampions,Olympiacosof theGreek League,for the rest of the 2013–14 season.[19]In March 2014, he was released by Olympiacos.[20]Later that month, he signed withGuaros de Larafor the 2014LPBseason.[21]

On November 1, 2014, Moon was reacquired by the Los Angeles D-Fenders.[22]On December 18, 2014, he was waived by the D-Fenders.[23]

On January 5, 2015, Moon signed with Guaros de Lara for the 2015LPBseason, returning to the club for a second stint.[24]On February 26, 2015, he was waived by the club.[25]

In the summer of 2017, Moon played inThe Basketball TournamentonESPNfor team Trained To Go. He competed for the $2 million prize, and for team Trained To Go, he scored 13 points in 23 minutes on the court. Moon and Trained To Go lost in the first round of the tournament to the Broad Street Brawlers 108-95.[26]

On November 30, 2017, it was announced that Moon would be re-joining theAlbany Patroonsfor his third stint with the team.[27]

In December 2017, Moon briefly played inUruguaywith Club Atlético Aguada.[28]

NBA career statistics

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Legend
GP Games played GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
FG% Field goalpercentage 3P% 3-point field goalpercentage FT% Free throwpercentage
RPG Reboundsper game APG Assistsper game SPG Stealsper game
BPG Blocksper game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

Regular season

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2007–08 Toronto 78 75 27.8 .485 .328 .741 6.2 1.2 1.0 1.4 8.5
2008–09 Toronto 54 39 25.5 .473 .345 .846 4.6 1.3 1.2 .8 7.3
2008–09 Miami 26 21 26.5 .459 .370 .867 4.5 1.0 .8 .6 7.1
2009–10 Cleveland 61 2 17.2 .462 .320 .800 3.1 .8 .6 .5 4.9
2010–11 Cleveland 40 13 19.1 .402 .284 .909 3.0 1.1 .6 .7 4.7
2010–11 L.A. Clippers 19 7 14.6 .424 .393 .833 2.5 .4 .2 .3 3.5
2011–12 Charlotte 8 0 15.4 .292 .200 1.000 2.8 .6 .1 .6 2.3
Career 286 157 22.6 .461 .329 .803 4.3 1.0 .8 .8 6.3

Playoffs

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2008 Toronto 5 3 20.8 .379 .364 1.000 4.8 .8 1.2 .6 5.4
2009 Miami 3 0 13.3 1.000 1.000 .000 3.0 .3 .3 .3 4.0
2010 Cleveland 11 0 10.3 .583 .500 .667 1.5 .5 .4 .5 3.5
Career 19 3 13.5 .517 .483 .500 2.6 .5 .6 .5 4.1

NBA career highs

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  • Points:175 times
  • Rebounds:15vs. Denver 03/23/08
  • Assists:6@ Philadelphia 03/15/09
  • Steals:52 times
  • Blocks:6vs. Chicago 11/25/07

Personal life

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In January 2009, Moon's wife, Tamara, gave birth to their first child.[29]

Jamario is the uncle ofXavier Moonwho is an American professionalNBAbasketballplayer for theLos Angeles Clippers.

References

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  1. ^LeMaster, Steve (April 23, 2010)."Keathley-coached player Jamario Moon in the hunt for NBA championship".Floyd County Times.Archived fromthe originalon September 27, 2011.RetrievedAugust 12,2011.
  2. ^"More WBA Signings".Archived fromthe originalon November 11, 2014.RetrievedNovember 11,2014.
  3. ^Hareas, John (November 28, 2007)."Raptors GM Bryan Colangelo on Jamario Moon".nba.com.Archived fromthe originalon October 26, 2012.RetrievedNovember 29,2007.
  4. ^"Raptors Sign Jamario Moon".Toronto Raptors.July 10, 2007.RetrievedNovember 11,2007.
  5. ^Grange, Michael (November 13, 2007)."Overlooked rookie Moon making an impact".Globe and Mail.RetrievedNovember 13,2007.
  6. ^"Calderon Leads Raptors Over Bulls".nba.com.RetrievedNovember 25,2007.
  7. ^NBA.com: 2008 Rookies at Sophomores BoxScore
  8. ^"Jamario Moon Selected for 2008 Sprite Slam Dunk".Toronto Raptors.January 21, 2008.RetrievedFebruary 9,2021.
  9. ^"All-Star: Slam Dunk Year-by-Year Results 2008 RESULTS".NBA.com.Archived fromthe originalon December 19, 2016.RetrievedFebruary 25,2009.
  10. ^"Raptors Acquire Marion And Banks From Miami".Toronto Raptors.February 13, 2009.RetrievedFebruary 9,2021.
  11. ^"Cavaliers Sign Jamario Moon to Offer Sheet".NBA.com.July 20, 2009.Archivedfrom the original on July 24, 2009.RetrievedJuly 21,2009.
  12. ^"Cavaliers and Jamario Moon Enter Into Contract".NBA.com.July 24, 2009.RetrievedJuly 25,2009.
  13. ^"CLIPPERS ACQUIRE WILLIAMS AND MOON".NBA.com.February 24, 2011.RetrievedFebruary 24,2011.
  14. ^D-Fenders Acquire Jamario Moon
  15. ^"Los Angeles D-Fenders Jamario Moon Named NBA D-League Player of the Month".NBA.com/DLeague.Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. April 3, 2012. Archived fromthe originalon April 6, 2012.RetrievedApril 3,2012.
  16. ^"Bobcats Sign Jamario Moon".NBA.com.April 15, 2012. Archived fromthe originalon April 18, 2012.RetrievedApril 15,2012.
  17. ^"Bobcats Waive Jamario Moon".HoopsRumours.com.July 2, 2012.RetrievedJuly 2,2013.
  18. ^2013-14 Training Camp RosterArchived2016-06-10 at theWayback Machine
  19. ^"OLYMPIACOS PIRAEUS adds Moon".Euroleague.net.January 14, 2014.RetrievedJanuary 8,2014.
  20. ^"Jamario Moon will part ways with Olympiacos?".Sportando.March 2, 2014.Archivedfrom the original on March 3, 2014.RetrievedFebruary 9,2021.
  21. ^"Jamario Moon signs with Guaros de Lara".Sportando.March 28, 2014.Archivedfrom the original on March 28, 2014.RetrievedFebruary 9,2021.
  22. ^D-Fenders Finalize Training Camp RosterArchived2014-11-06 at theWayback Machine
  23. ^"D-Fenders Acquire Alfred Aboya".OurSports Central.December 18, 2014.RetrievedFebruary 9,2021.
  24. ^"Jamario Moon inks with Guaros de Lara".Sportando.January 6, 2015.Archivedfrom the original on January 6, 2015.RetrievedFebruary 9,2021.
  25. ^"Jamario Moon waived by Guaros de Lara".Sportando.February 27, 2015.Archivedfrom the original on February 27, 2015.RetrievedFebruary 9,2021.
  26. ^"Bracket | The Basketball Tournament".www.thetournament.com.Archived fromthe originalon May 14, 2019.RetrievedFebruary 22,2018.
  27. ^Ward, Courtney (November 30, 2017)."Albany Patroons sign first three players".WTEN.RetrievedFebruary 9,2021.
  28. ^Former NBA player Jamario Moon, Aguada part ways
  29. ^Moon missing from lineup[usurped]
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