Jamario Moon
Encyclopedia
Jamario Raman Moon is an American
professional basketball
player. Moon played college basketball for one season at Meridian Community College
and began his professional career with teams in the United States Basketball League
and NBA Development League
, the Harlem Globetrotters
, and Mexican basketball team Fuerza Regia
before signing with the Toronto Raptors
NBA team in 2007. He then played for the NBA teams Miami Heat
, Cleveland Cavaliers
, and Los Angeles Clippers
.
where he played his only season of college basketball (1999/2000) for the "Eagles", averaging 20.8 points and 8.7 rebounds per game. Moon entered the 2001 NBA Draft
as an early candidate, but was not drafted by any team. However, he was drafted twice in NBA D-League
. In the 2003 NBA D-League Draft, he was drafted 43rd overall by Huntsville Flight
. Moon then played for the Harlem Globetrotters
during 2004. He also played 16 games for the Kentucky Colonels
of the American Basketball Association
.
Moon also helped the Rome Gladiators to the 2005 World Basketball Championship (WBA) Championship, directly followed by a 2005 Southeastern Exposure Summer League (SEBL) Title. In the 2005 NBA D-League Draft, he was drafted 52nd overall by Arkansas RimRockers
. He later played for the WBA's Marietta Storm in 2006, as well as the Albany Patroons of the CBA. He also played in the LNBP in Mexico.
on July 10, 2007, after he had impressed the coaching staff in a three-day mini-camp held by the club. In his first start against the Chicago Bulls
, he had 12 points
, six rebounds
, three steals
, and one block
in 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 NBA Eastern Conference
Rookie of the Month. He had a career-high five steals on January 18 against the Atlanta Hawks
, and scored a career-high 17 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers
the next night.
On February 13, 2009, Moon was traded by Toronto to the Miami Heat, along with Jermaine O'Neal
and conditional draft pick, for Shawn Marion
and Marcus Banks
.
On July 17, 2009, the Cavaliers signed Moon to an offer sheet. On July 24, the Heat declined to match the offer, and Moon officially joined the Cavaliers. The offer sheet is estimated to be worth $8.92 million over 3 years (the final year only being partially guaranteed).
On February 24, 2011, Moon was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers
along with Mo Williams
in exchange for Baron Davis
and a first round pick.
in New Orleans, Louisiana
. He scored 13 points for the rookies in the Rookie/Sophomore Challenge, and competed in the Slam Dunk Contest
, finishing behind winner Dwight Howard
and 2007 defending champion Gerald Green
.
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Toronto
| 78 || 75 || 27.8 || .485 || .328 || .741 || 6.2 || 1.2 || 1.0 || 1.4 || 8.5
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
| align="left" | Toronto
| 54 || 39 || 25.5 || .473 || .345 || .846 || 4.6 || 1.3 || 1.2 || .8 || 7.3
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
| align="left" | Miami
| 26 || 21 || 26.5 || .459 || .370 || .867 || 4.5 || 1.0 || .8 || .6 || 7.1
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
| align="left" | Cleveland
| 61 || 2 || 17.2 || .462 || .320 || .800 || 3.1 || .8 || .6 || .5 || 4.9
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
| align="left" | Cleveland
| 40 || 13 || 19.1 || .402 || .284 || .909 || 3.0 || 1.1 || .6 || .7 || 4.7
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
| align="left" | L.A. Clippers
| 19 || 7 || 14.6 || .424 || .393 || .833 || 2.5 || .4 || .2 || .3 || 3.5
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 278 || 157 || 22.8 || .464 || .331 || .802 || 4.3 || 1.0 || .8 || .8 || 6.4
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Toronto
| 5 || 3 || 20.8 || .379 || .364 || 1.000 || 4.8 || .8 || 1.2 || .6 || 5.4
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
| align="left" | Miami
| 3 || 0 || 13.3 || 1.000 || 1.000 || .000 || 3.0 || .3 || .3 || .3 || 4.0
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
| align="left" | Cleveland
| 11 || 0 || 10.3 || .583 || .500 || .667 || 1.5 || .5 || .4 || .4 || 3.5
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 19 || 3 || 13.5 || .517 || .483 || .500 || 2.6 || .5 || .6 || .5 || 4.1
. Moon also agreed to assist with coaching duties.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player. Moon played college basketball for one season at Meridian Community College
Meridian Community College
Meridian Community College is a two-year public community college in Meridian, Mississippi . Founded in 1937, it was originally named Meridian Junior College but changed its name in 1987.-History:...
and began his professional career with teams in the United States Basketball League
United States Basketball League
The United States Basketball League , often abbreviated to the USBL, was a professional men's spring basketball league. The league was formed in 1985. The final champions are the Kansas Cagerz, who won the title game on July 1, 2007.-History:...
and NBA Development League
NBA Development League
The NBA Development League, or NBA D-League, is the National Basketball Association's official minor league basketball organization. Known until summer 2005 as the National Basketball Development League , the NBA D-League started with eight teams in the fall of 2001...
, the Harlem Globetrotters
Harlem Globetrotters
The Harlem Globetrotters are an exhibition basketball team that combines athleticism, theater and comedy. The executive offices for the team are currently in downtown Phoenix, Arizona; the team is owned by Shamrock Holdings, which oversees the various investments of the Roy E. Disney family.Over...
, and Mexican basketball team Fuerza Regia
Fuerza Regia
The Fuerza Regia is a Mexican professional basketball team based in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico playing in the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional...
before signing with the Toronto Raptors
Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors are a professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1995, along with the Vancouver Grizzlies, as part of the NBA's re-expansion...
NBA team in 2007. He then played for the NBA teams Miami Heat
Miami Heat
The Miami Heat is a professional basketball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. The team is a member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . They play their home games at American Airlines Arena in Downtown Miami...
, Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team...
, and Los Angeles Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
.
Early years
After Moon attended Coosa Central High School, he attended Meridian Community CollegeMeridian Community College
Meridian Community College is a two-year public community college in Meridian, Mississippi . Founded in 1937, it was originally named Meridian Junior College but changed its name in 1987.-History:...
where he played his only season of college basketball (1999/2000) for the "Eagles", averaging 20.8 points and 8.7 rebounds per game. Moon entered the 2001 NBA Draft
2001 NBA Draft
The 2001 NBA Draft took place on June 27, 2001 in New York City, New York. Kwame Brown became the first high school player drafted with the first overall pick...
as an early candidate, but was not drafted by any team. However, he was drafted twice in NBA D-League
NBA Development League
The NBA Development League, or NBA D-League, is the National Basketball Association's official minor league basketball organization. Known until summer 2005 as the National Basketball Development League , the NBA D-League started with eight teams in the fall of 2001...
. In the 2003 NBA D-League Draft, he was drafted 43rd overall by Huntsville Flight
Huntsville Flight
The Huntsville Flight was a National Basketball Development League team based in Huntsville, Alabama. Playing their home games at the Von Braun Center, the Flight was a charter franchise for the 2001-02 season but folded after the 2004-05 season...
. Moon then played for the Harlem Globetrotters
Harlem Globetrotters
The Harlem Globetrotters are an exhibition basketball team that combines athleticism, theater and comedy. The executive offices for the team are currently in downtown Phoenix, Arizona; the team is owned by Shamrock Holdings, which oversees the various investments of the Roy E. Disney family.Over...
during 2004. He also played 16 games for the Kentucky Colonels
Kentucky Colonels (ABA 2000)
This article is about the professional basketball team in the re-launched American Basketball Association.For the 1967-1976 American Basketball Association team, see Kentucky Colonels....
of the American Basketball Association
American Basketball Association (2000–present)
The American Basketball Association, often abbreviated as ABA, is a semi-professional men's basketball league that was founded in 1999. The current ABA has no affiliation with the original American Basketball Association that merged with the National Basketball Association in 1976...
.
Moon also helped the Rome Gladiators to the 2005 World Basketball Championship (WBA) Championship, directly followed by a 2005 Southeastern Exposure Summer League (SEBL) Title. In the 2005 NBA D-League Draft, he was drafted 52nd overall by Arkansas RimRockers
Arkansas RimRockers
The Arkansas RimRockers were a NBA Development League team. They participated in minor league basketball based in Little Rock, Arkansas.Logo design: A red, white, and blue ball going through a basketball rim ....
. He later played for the WBA's Marietta Storm in 2006, as well as the Albany Patroons of the CBA. He also played in the LNBP in Mexico.
NBA career
Moon signed a two-year deal with the Toronto RaptorsToronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors are a professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1995, along with the Vancouver Grizzlies, as part of the NBA's re-expansion...
on July 10, 2007, after he had impressed the coaching staff in a three-day mini-camp held by the club. In his first start against the Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
, he had 12 points
Point (basketball)
Points in basketball are used to keep track of the score in a game. Points can be accumulated by making field goals or free throws ....
, six rebounds
Rebound (basketball)
A rebound in basketball is the act of successfully gaining possession of the basketball after a missed field goal or free throw. Rebounds in basketball are a routine part in the game, as all possessions change after a shot is successfully made...
, three steals
Steal (basketball)
In basketball, a steal occurs when a defensive player legally causes a turnover by his positive, aggressive action. This can be done by deflecting and controlling, catching, or batting to a teammate a pass or dribble of an offensive player...
, and one block
Block (basketball)
In basketball, a block , not to be confused with blocking, occurs when a defensive player legally deflects a field goal attempt from an offensive player. The defender must not touch the offensive player's hands or otherwise a foul is called. In order to be legal, the block must occur while the shot...
in 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 NBA Eastern Conference
Eastern Conference (NBA)
The Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association is made up of fifteen teams, organized in three divisions of five teams each.The three division winners and the non-division winner with the best record are seeded 1 through 4 for the playoffs in order of their records, with all...
Rookie of the Month. He had a career-high five steals on January 18 against the Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are part of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association .-The first years:...
, and scored a career-high 17 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team...
the next night.
On February 13, 2009, Moon was traded by Toronto to the Miami Heat, along with Jermaine O'Neal
Jermaine O'Neal
Jermaine Lee O'Neal is an American professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics. The 6 ft 11 in , 255 lb forward-center had a successful high school career and declared his eligibility for the 1996 NBA Draft straight out of high school...
and conditional draft pick, for Shawn Marion
Shawn Marion
Shawn Dwayne Marion is an American professional basketball player currently with the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association. Born in Waukegan, Illinois, Marion attended high school in Clarksville, Tennessee. Before transferring to the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, Marion...
and Marcus Banks
Marcus Banks
Arthur Lemarcus Banks III, commonly known as Marcus Banks , is an American professional basketball player who most recently played with the New Orleans Hornets of the NBA....
.
On July 17, 2009, the Cavaliers signed Moon to an offer sheet. On July 24, the Heat declined to match the offer, and Moon officially joined the Cavaliers. The offer sheet is estimated to be worth $8.92 million over 3 years (the final year only being partially guaranteed).
On February 24, 2011, Moon was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
along with Mo Williams
Maurice Williams (basketball)
Maurice "Mo" Williams is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association...
in exchange for Baron Davis
Baron Davis
Baron Walter Louis Davis is an American professional basketball player with the Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA. Drafted as the third pick in the 1999 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets, Davis was a star at Crossroads School and UCLA....
and a first round pick.
2008 NBA All-Star Weekend
Moon was invited to participate in two events at the 2008 NBA All-Star WeekendNBA All-Star Weekend
The National Basketball Association holds an All-Star Weekend every February, the festival has a variety of basketball-related events, exhibitions, and performances culminating in the NBA All-Star Game held on Sunday night.-The All-Star Game:...
in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans is a major United States port and the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana. The New Orleans metropolitan area has a population of 1,235,650 as of 2009, the 46th largest in the USA. The New Orleans – Metairie – Bogalusa combined statistical area has a population...
. He scored 13 points for the rookies in the Rookie/Sophomore Challenge, and competed in the Slam Dunk Contest
Slam Dunk Contest
The Slam Dunk Contest is an annual National Basketball Association competition held during the NBA All-Star Weekend. The contest was inaugurated by the American Basketball Association at its All-Star Game in 1976 in Denver, the same year the slam dunk was legalized in the NCAA...
, finishing behind winner Dwight Howard
Dwight Howard
Dwight David Howard is an American basketball player for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association . Howard, who usually plays center but can also play power forward, had an outstanding high school career at Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy...
and 2007 defending champion Gerald Green
Gerald Green
Gerald Green, Jr. is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Foshan Dralions of the CBA. He was selected by the National Basketball Association's Boston Celtics with the 18th pick of the first round in the 2005 NBA Draft...
.
Regular season
|-| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Toronto
Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors are a professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1995, along with the Vancouver Grizzlies, as part of the NBA's re-expansion...
| 78 || 75 || 27.8 || .485 || .328 || .741 || 6.2 || 1.2 || 1.0 || 1.4 || 8.5
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
2008–09 NBA season
The 2008–09 NBA season was the 63rd season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, and ended on Wednesday, April 15, 2009...
| align="left" | Toronto
| 54 || 39 || 25.5 || .473 || .345 || .846 || 4.6 || 1.3 || 1.2 || .8 || 7.3
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
| align="left" | Miami
Miami Heat
The Miami Heat is a professional basketball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. The team is a member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . They play their home games at American Airlines Arena in Downtown Miami...
| 26 || 21 || 26.5 || .459 || .370 || .867 || 4.5 || 1.0 || .8 || .6 || 7.1
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
2009–10 NBA season
The 2009–10 NBA season was the 64th season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, and ended on Wednesday, April 14, 2010....
| align="left" | Cleveland
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team...
| 61 || 2 || 17.2 || .462 || .320 || .800 || 3.1 || .8 || .6 || .5 || 4.9
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
2010–11 NBA season
The 2010–11 NBA season was the 65th season of the National Basketball Association . The 2011 NBA All-Star Game was played on February 20, 2011 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat in six games, 4 games to 2, to win their first NBA title, and...
| align="left" | Cleveland
| 40 || 13 || 19.1 || .402 || .284 || .909 || 3.0 || 1.1 || .6 || .7 || 4.7
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
| align="left" | L.A. Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
| 19 || 7 || 14.6 || .424 || .393 || .833 || 2.5 || .4 || .2 || .3 || 3.5
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 278 || 157 || 22.8 || .464 || .331 || .802 || 4.3 || 1.0 || .8 || .8 || 6.4
Playoffs
|-| align="left" | 2007–08
2008 NBA Playoffs
The 2008 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2007–08 season which ended with the Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics defeating the Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers 4–2....
| align="left" | Toronto
Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors are a professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1995, along with the Vancouver Grizzlies, as part of the NBA's re-expansion...
| 5 || 3 || 20.8 || .379 || .364 || 1.000 || 4.8 || .8 || 1.2 || .6 || 5.4
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
2009 NBA Playoffs
The 2009 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2008–09 season. The playoffs started on April 18, 2009 with ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV broadcasting the games in the United States...
| align="left" | Miami
Miami Heat
The Miami Heat is a professional basketball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. The team is a member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . They play their home games at American Airlines Arena in Downtown Miami...
| 3 || 0 || 13.3 || 1.000 || 1.000 || .000 || 3.0 || .3 || .3 || .3 || 4.0
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
2010 NBA Playoffs
The 2010 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2009–10 season. The playoffs started on April 17, 2010 with ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, and NBA TV broadcasting the games in the United States...
| align="left" | Cleveland
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team...
| 11 || 0 || 10.3 || .583 || .500 || .667 || 1.5 || .5 || .4 || .4 || 3.5
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 19 || 3 || 13.5 || .517 || .483 || .500 || 2.6 || .5 || .6 || .5 || 4.1
Career highs
- Points: 17 5 times
- Rebounds: 15 vs. Denver 03/23/08
- Assists: 6 @ Philadelphia 03/15/09
- Steals: 5 2 times
- Blocks: 6 vs. Chicago 11/25/07
National Basketball League of Canada
On October 5, 2011, it was announced that Moon would begin working out with the Quebec Kebs of the National Basketball League of CanadaNational Basketball League of Canada
The National Basketball League of Canada is a Canadian professional men's basketball league founded in 2011. For the first season, three teams formerly of the Premier Basketball League have joined, with four expansion teams officially joining to form the NBL's "Original Seven".-Current:These are...
. Moon also agreed to assist with coaching duties.
Personal life
On January 7, 2009, Jamario Moon missed the road game against Washington because of the birth of his first child with his wife Tamara.External links
- Jamario Moon NBA Development League biography