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Ignas Brazdeikis
Brazdeikis withLithuaniain 2022
No. 8 – Žalgiris
PositionSmall forward
LeagueLKL
EuroLeague
Personal information
Born(1999-01-08)January 8, 1999(age 25)
Kaunas,Lithuania
NationalityLithuanian / Canadian
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight221 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeMichigan(2018–2019)
NBA draft2019:2nd round, 47th overall pick
Selected by theSacramento Kings
Playing career2019–present
Career history
2019–2021New York Knicks
2019–2021→Westchester Knicks
2021Philadelphia 76ers
2021–2022Orlando Magic
2021–2022→Lakeland Magic
2022–2023Žalgiris
2023–2024Olympiacos
2024–presentŽalgiris
Career highlights and awards
StatsEdit this at Wikidataat NBA
StatsEdit this at Wikidataat Basketball-Reference
Medals
Men's basketball
RepresentingCanada
FIBA Americas U16 Championship
Silver medal – second place 2015 Bahia Blanca Team Competition

Ignas Brazdeikis(born January 8, 1999) is a Lithuanian–Canadian professionalbasketballplayer forŽalgirisof theLithuanian Basketball League(LKL) and theEuroLeague.He playedcollege basketballfor theMichigan Wolverines.As a freshman, he was a2019Second team All-Big Tenselection, the Big Ten Freshman of the Year and a Big Ten All-Freshman honoree. Brazdeikis was selected with the 47th overall pick in the2019 NBA draftby theSacramento Kings,and was then traded to theNew York Knicks.He has played in theNational Basketball Association( NBA ) for the Knicks,Philadelphia 76ersandOrlando Magicas well as NBAG LeagueWestchester KnicksandLakeland Magic.

He has played internationally forCanada men's national basketball teamin youth U-16 and U-17 competitions. After beginning his professional career, he sought Lithuanian citizenship and played for theLithuania men's national basketball team.He has played forŽalgirisof theLithuanian Basketball League.

Early life

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Brazdeikis was born inKaunas,Lithuania, to Diana and Sigitas "Sigis" Brazdeikis. He has an older sister, Ema. His second aunt, Lina Brazdeikytė, is a former professional basketball player who won theEuroBasket Women 1997with theLithuania women's national team.[1]His family emigrated toChicagobefore moving toWinnipegandEtobicoke(where he started to play basketball at the age of six) before settling inOakville, Ontario.[2]

High school career

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Brazdeikis attended Holy Trinity CSS in Oakville, where he became the first grade nine student to play for the senior team.[3]He then transferred toOrangeville Prepin Mono, where he was named Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association MVP in 2017 and 2018.[4][5][6]As a junior he led Orangeville to the 2017 OSBA championship and won the tournament MVP award.[7]Brazdeikis is generally right-handed, including hisdribble,but shoots the basketball left-handed.[8]During Brazdeikis's high school years, he was mentored by former WolverineNik Stauskas.[9]

By May 2017 Brazdeikis was undecided between matriculating with the class of 2017 or 2018 and had taken unofficial visits to Michigan, Vanderbilt and Cincinnati.[10]After accumulating offers from several schools including Baylor, Cal, Illinois, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, and USC and rankings of number 66 overall and 16 small forward at 247sports, Brazdeikis announced that he would officially visit Michigan, Vanderbilt and Florida on September 8, 15 and 29, 2017, respectively.[11]He gave a Michigan a verbal commitment on September 22.[12]After he committed, Michigan stopped recruitingR. J. Barrett.[13]He signed aNational Letter of Intentwith Michigan on November 10, 2017 along with the 2018 class that included Colin Castleton, David DeJulius, Brandon Johns, and Adrien Nunez.[7]

Brazdeikis was expected to be Michigan's best incoming freshman according toYahoo SportsandESPNin 2018.[14][15]

College career

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Brazdeikis debuted on November 6, 2018 with 12 points in head coachJohn Beilein's 800th career win. (pictured December 4)

In Michigan's November 6, 63–44 victory overNorfolk State,Brazdeikis debuted with 12 points in head coachJohn Beilein's 800th career win.[16][17]In his second game on November 10, during a 56–37 victory againstHoly Cross,Brazdeikis added 19 points, including 15 points in the first five minutes to start the second half as well as seven rebounds.[18][19]On November 18, Brazdeikis helped Michigan defeatProvidence66–47 to win theHall of Fame Tip Offtournament with a game-high 20 points and another 7 rebounds.[20][21]He repeated his 20-point, 7-rebound performance the next time out on November 23 againstChattanoogaduring their 83–55 victory.[22][23]Brazdeikis posted his third consecutive 20-point game on November 28, as Michigan defeated (#11AP Poll/#13Coaches Poll)North Carolina84–67 in theACC–Big Ten Challengebehind his career-high 24 points.[24][25]

Brazdeikis andJon Teskeon defense against the2018–19 Northwestern Wildcats

On December 1, Michigan defeated (#19/#18)Purdue76–57 in itsBig Ten Conference seasonopener. Brazdeikis contributed 12 points.[26][27]On December 3, he was recognized as Big Ten Freshman of the Week for his performance against these two ranked teams.[28][29]Following a 23-point game againstNorthwestern[30][31]and a 17-point performance againstSouth Carolina,[32][33]Brazdeikis was recognized as co-Big Ten Freshman of the Week on December 10.[34][35]On December 30, Michigan defeatedBinghamton74–52. Michigan was led by Brazdeikis with a game-high 21 points.[36][37]The following day, he earned Big Ten Freshman of the week recognition for the third time in December.[38][39]On January 3, Michigan returned to Big Ten play with a 68–55 victory overPenn Statepowered by Brazdeikis' first career double-double (16 points and a career-high 11 rebounds).[40][41]On January 9, Brazdeikis was one of 7 Big Ten athletes included on theJohn Wooden AwardMen's Midseason Top 25 watchlist.[42]On January 13,the 2018–19 Wolverines teamdefeatedNorthwesternto establish a school record for best start at 17–0 and tied the school's record 17-game win streak.[43][44]On January 19, Michigan lost toWisconsin64–54, as Brazdeikis went scoreless.[45][46]On January 22, Michigan defeatedMinnesota59–57 after abuzzer beaterby Matthews. Michigan was led by Brazdeikis with a game-high 18 points and career-tying 11 rebounds, for his second double-double of the season.[47][48]On January 25, Michigan defeatedIndiana69–46. Michigan was led by Brazdeikis with a game-high 20 points, while Matthews added 10 points and a career-tying 11 rebounds for his sixth career double-double. Michigan jumped out to a 17–0 lead and its defense allowed only 18 points in the first half, as Indiana shot a season-low 27.6% from the field during the game.[49][50]The 23-point victory marked the largest ever by Michigan on the road against Indiana.[51]On January 28, Brazdeikis earned his fourth Big Ten Freshman of the Week recognition for his performances against Minnesota and Indiana. This surpassedTim Hardaway Jr.andNik Stauskasand established a new school record for most such awards.[52]On February 5, Brazdeikis was one of four Big Ten athletes named to the Wooden Award Late Season Top 20 Watch List.[53]That night, he made a career-high five three-pointers and scored a game-high 23 points as Michigan defeatedRutgers77–65 and head coachJohn BeileinpassedJohnny Orrfor the most Big Ten wins as Michigan head coach with 121.[54][55]On February 7, Brazdeikis was one of two Big Ten athletes (along withJordan Murphy) named aKarl Malone AwardTop 10 finalist.[56]

Brazdeikis for the2018–19 Michigan Wolverines

Following the season, he was a2019Second team All-Big Tenselection (coaches and media), the Big Ten Freshman of the Year (coaches and media) and a Big Ten All-Freshman honoree (coaches and media).[57][58]On March 12, theU.S. Basketball Writers Associationnamed Brazdeikis to its 2018–19 Men's All-District V (OH, IN, IL, MI, MN, WI) Team, based upon voting from its national membership.[59]He was named to theNational Association of Basketball CoachesDivision I All‐District 7 second team on March 21, as selected and voted on by member coaches of the NABC, making him eligible for the 2019 NABC Coaches’ Division I All-America team.[60]He led Michigan in scoring (15.7 points per game) during its run to the March 17 championship game of the2019 Big Ten Conference men's basketball tournament,[61]earning a spot on the All-tournament team.[62]On March 28, Michigan lost to (#9/#10)Texas Tech44–63 in the Sweet Sixteen round of the2019 NCAA tournament.Brazdeikis led Michigan with 17 points and a career-high 13 rebounds, for his third career double-double. The Wolverines finished the season with a 30–7 record, for its second consecutive 30-win season.[63][64]Brazdeikis was an honorable mentionAssociated Press2019 All-American teamselection.[65]Following the season, on April 9, Brazdeikis, along with teammatesJordan PooleandCharles Matthews,declared for the2019 NBA draftwith the intention of hiring agents.[66]

Professional career

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New York Knicks (2019–2021)

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On June 20, 2019, Brazdeikis was drafted 47th overall in the2019 NBA draftby theSacramento Kings,who then traded him to theNew York Knicks.[67][68]He was on the Knicks2019 NBA Summer Leagueroster.[69]On July 6, 2019, the Knicks signed Brazdeikis to a multi-year contract.[70]Brazdeikis was the first player to post a 30-point game at the2019 NBA Summer Leaguein Las Vegas.[71][72]Brazdeikis made his NBA debut on November 3 against theSacramento Kingsscoring four points in a 113–92 loss.[73]He was assigned to theWestchester Knicksfor the start of theNBA G Leagueseason.[74]On January 11, 2020, Brazdeikis posted 24 points, 14 rebounds and five assists for Westchester in a win over theLakeland Magic.[75]

On February 1, 2021, Brazdeikis was assigned to the Westchester Knicks.[76][77]

Philadelphia 76ers (2021)

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On March 25, 2021, Brazdeikis was traded to thePhiladelphia 76ers.[78]On April 8, the 76ers waived Brazdeikis who appeared in one game for the team.[79][80]

Orlando Magic (2021–2022)

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On May 2, 2021, Brazdeikis signed a 10-day contract with theOrlando Magic.[81]Brazdeikis made his debut on May 3, recording a then career-high 14 points in the Magic's 119–112 win over theDetroit Pistons.[82]On May 12, the Magic signed Brazdeikis for the remainder of the2020–21 season.[83]On May 14, Brazdeikis surpassed his career high in points with 21 in a 122–97 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.[84][85]On August 12, 2021, Brazdeikis signed atwo-way contractwith the Magic.[86]On April 5, 2022, he scored a season-high 20 points, alongside six rebounds and two assists, in a 120–115 win over theCleveland Cavaliers.[87]

Žalgiris (2022–2023)

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On July 24, 2022, Brazdeikis returned to his homeland and signed a two-year (1+1) contract withŽalgirisof theLithuanian Basketball League(LKL) and theEuroLeague.[88][89]He won the LKL in his first season in Lithuania, after being one of the key players in a 3–2 series victory overRytas.Brazdeikis activated the option to play a second season with Žalgiris, but after only one game he was rumored to have been bought out.[90]

Olympiacos (2023–2024)

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On September 24, 2023, Brazdeikis signed a three-year deal withOlympiacos,as Žalgiris had accepted a €500,000 buyout for the player.[91][92]

Žalgiris (2024–present)

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On July 24, 2024, Brazdeikis made his return toŽalgiris,signing a two-year contract.[93]

National team career

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Brazdeikis earned a silver medal with Team Canada at the2015 FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship,averaging 9.2 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. He also played for Canada at the2016 FIBA Under-17 World Championship,averaging 14.7 points and 6.9 rebounds per game.[7]He was invited to participate in the April 13, 2018,Nike Hoop Summit[9]and recorded nine points, four rebounds and three assists in 12 minutes of play during the 89–76 World team's victory.[94]

Despite playing for Canada's national teams in youth tournaments and not having the Lithuanian citizenship, Brazdeikis has said that he would like to represent theLithuania men's national basketball teamin international competitions.[95][96]In January 2020, he officially applied to have his Lithuanian citizenship restored.[97][98]On May 5, 2021, his Lithuanian citizenship was restored.[99]Due to a change in Lithuanian laws, Brazdeikis also kept his Canadian citizenship.[100]On June 22, 2022, he made his debut with the Lithuanian national team in a friendly game against Latvia.[101]

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 PIR Performance Index Rating
Bold Career high

NBA

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Regular season

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2019–20 New York 9 0 5.9 .273 .111 .800 .6 .4 .0 .1 1.9
2020–21 New York 4 0 1.8 .000 — 1.000 .5 .3 .0 .0 .5
Philadelphia 1 0 8.0 .000 .000 — 2.0 .0 .0 .0 .0
Orlando 8 0 29.3 .443 .407 .667 5.1 2.0 .5 .4 11.1
2021–22 Orlando 42 1 12.8 .431 .310 .656 1.7 .9 .2 .1 5.0
Career 64 1 13.1 .416 .315 .686 1.9 .9 .2 .1 5.0

EuroLeague

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG PIR
2022–23 Žalgiris 35 28 22.4 .440 .313 .805 2.9 1.3 .4 .1 11.6 8.8
2023–24 Olympiacos 27 5 10.9 .337 .226 .741 1.7 .6 .2 .1 3.6 2.4
Career 62 33 17.4 .417 .292 .789 2.4 1.0 .3 .1 8.1 6.0

College

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2018–19 Michigan 37 37 29.6 .462 .392 .773 5.4 .8 .7 .5 14.8

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