Jerryd Bayless
Encyclopedia
Jerryd Bayless is an American
basketball
player for the Toronto Raptors
. He played a year of college basketball
for the Arizona Wildcats
after playing high school basketball at St. Mary's High School
in Phoenix, where he scored a career high of 52 points in a loss to eventual state champions, Desert Mountain. He was selected 11th overall in the 2008 NBA Draft
by the Indiana Pacers
, and then traded to the Portland Trail Blazers
along with Ike Diogu
in exchange for the rights to Brandon Rush
(13th pick), Jarrett Jack
and Josh McRoberts
. He was traded to the New Orleans Hornets for a first round pick on October 23, 2010, and to the Toronto Raptors
on November 20, 2010.
, he averaged a team-high 19.7 points per game while picking up an average of 2.7 rebounds
and 4.0 assists
. His team finished the season with an 19–13 record (8–10 in the Pac-10), including a loss to West Virginia
in the first round of the NCAA tournament
. After the season, he decided to declare early for the 2008 NBA Draft
.
, the Portland Trail Blazers
acquired the rights to Bayless (the 11th pick) along with Ike Diogu
from Indiana
in exchange for the draft rights to 13th pick Brandon Rush
along with Jarrett Jack
and Josh McRoberts
. The deal was completed on June 26, 2008, but was not announced until July 9, 2008. Blazers general manager Kevin Pritchard
stated "Bayless will make our backcourt more athletic. He's a proven scorer and a tenacious competitor." On July 20, 2008 Jerryd Bayless was added to the USA Select Team. At the 2008 NBA Vegas Summer League
, he earned the Most Valuable Player Award after leading the league in scoring at 29.8 points per game and leading the Trail Blazers to a record of 3 wins and 2 losses.
He scored his career high of 31 points to go along with 9 free throws on December 23, 2009 against the San Antonio Spurs
.
along with Peja Stojaković
and some money, in exchange for Jarrett Jack
, Marcus Banks
, and David Andersen
. In his debut as a Toronto Raptor, Bayless scored 13 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists. On December 11, 2010, Bayless tied his career-high 31 points, to go with 5 rebounds and 7 assists, to help the Raptors rally from a 25-point deficit to beat the Detroit Pistons
120-116.
| align="left" | 2008–09
| align="left" | Portland
| 53 || 0 || 12.4 || .365 || .259 || .806 || 1.1 || 1.5 || .3 || .0 || 4.3
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
| align="left" | Portland
| 74 || 11 || 17.6 || .414 || .315 || .831 || 1.6 || 2.3 || .4 || .1 || 8.5
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
| align="left" | New Orleans
| 11 || 0 || 13.5 || .347 || .214 || .765 || 1.4 || 2.5 || .2 || .1 || 4.5
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
| align="left" | Toronto
| 60 || 14 || 22.4 || .429 || .348 || .810 || 2.5 || 4.0 || .6 || .1 || 10.0
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 198 || 25 || 17.4 || .410 || .321 || .817 || 1.7 || 2.6 || .4 || .1 || 7.6
| align="left" | 2008–09
| align="left" | Portland
| 2 || 0 || 5.5 || .333 || .000 || .667 || .5 || .0 || .0 || .5 || 3.0
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
| align="left" | Portland
| 6 || 2 || 27.7 || .431 || .400 || .792 || 2.7 || 3.8 || .3 || .0 || 13.5
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 8 || 2 || 22.1 || .423 || .375 || .778 || 2.1 || 2.9 || .2 || .1 || 10.9
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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 for 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...
. He played a year of college basketball
College basketball
College basketball most often refers to the USA basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Basketball in the NCAA is divided into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III....
for the Arizona Wildcats
Arizona Wildcats
-Athletic program:The University of Arizona participates in the NCAA's Division I-A in the Pacific-12 Conference Arizona participates in the conference's South Division, along with Arizona State, Colorado, UCLA, USC, and Utah...
after playing high school basketball at St. Mary's High School
St. Mary's High School (Phoenix, Arizona)
St. Mary's Catholic High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Phoenix, Arizona. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix.-History:...
in Phoenix, where he scored a career high of 52 points in a loss to eventual state champions, Desert Mountain. He was selected 11th overall in the 2008 NBA Draft
2008 NBA Draft
The 2008 NBA Draft was held on June 26, 2008 at the Washington Mutual Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible players, including...
by the Indiana Pacers
Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They are members of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association...
, and then traded to the Portland Trail Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the...
along with Ike Diogu
Ike Diogu
Ikechukwu Somtochukwu Diogu, referred to as Ike Diogu , is an Nigerian American professional basketball player who is currently playing for the Los Angeles Clippers.-Family and early life:...
in exchange for the rights to Brandon Rush
Brandon Rush
Brandon Leray Rush is an American basketball player. On July 15, 2008, Rush signed a contract to play basketball for the Indiana Pacers. He was drafted in 2008 by the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers. Rush played for the University of Kansas in college for three seasons, including the 2007–2008...
(13th pick), Jarrett Jack
Jarrett Jack
Jarrett Matthew Jack is an American professional basketball player for the New Orleans Hornets of the NBA. At 6' 3" tall and weighing 197 lbs , he primarily plays at the guard position...
and Josh McRoberts
Josh McRoberts
Joshua Scott McRoberts is an American professional basketball player who last played for the NBA's Indiana Pacers. He was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers with the 37th overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft...
. He was traded to the New Orleans Hornets for a first round pick on October 23, 2010, and to 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...
on November 20, 2010.
College years
In his freshman season at the University of ArizonaUniversity of Arizona
The University of Arizona is a land-grant and space-grant public institution of higher education and research located in Tucson, Arizona, United States. The University of Arizona was the first university in the state of Arizona, founded in 1885...
, he averaged a team-high 19.7 points per game while picking up an average of 2.7 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...
and 4.0 assists
Assist (basketball)
In basketball, an assist is attributed to a player who passes the ball to a teammate in a way that leads to a score by field goal, meaning that he or she was "assisting" in the basket. There is some judgment involved in deciding whether a passer should be credited with an assist...
. His team finished the season with an 19–13 record (8–10 in the Pac-10), including a loss to West Virginia
2007-08 West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball team
The 2007–08 West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball team represented West Virginia University in the 2007-08 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The team was coached by Bob Huggins and played their home games in the WVU Coliseum in Morgantown, West Virginia...
in the first round of the NCAA tournament
2008 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 2008 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 65 schools playing in a single-elimination tournament to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball as a culmination of the 2007–08 basketball season...
. After the season, he decided to declare early for the 2008 NBA Draft
2008 NBA Draft
The 2008 NBA Draft was held on June 26, 2008 at the Washington Mutual Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible players, including...
.
Portland Trail Blazers
In the 2008 NBA Draft2008 NBA Draft
The 2008 NBA Draft was held on June 26, 2008 at the Washington Mutual Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible players, including...
, the Portland Trail Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the...
acquired the rights to Bayless (the 11th pick) along with Ike Diogu
Ike Diogu
Ikechukwu Somtochukwu Diogu, referred to as Ike Diogu , is an Nigerian American professional basketball player who is currently playing for the Los Angeles Clippers.-Family and early life:...
from Indiana
Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They are members of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association...
in exchange for the draft rights to 13th pick Brandon Rush
Brandon Rush
Brandon Leray Rush is an American basketball player. On July 15, 2008, Rush signed a contract to play basketball for the Indiana Pacers. He was drafted in 2008 by the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers. Rush played for the University of Kansas in college for three seasons, including the 2007–2008...
along with Jarrett Jack
Jarrett Jack
Jarrett Matthew Jack is an American professional basketball player for the New Orleans Hornets of the NBA. At 6' 3" tall and weighing 197 lbs , he primarily plays at the guard position...
and Josh McRoberts
Josh McRoberts
Joshua Scott McRoberts is an American professional basketball player who last played for the NBA's Indiana Pacers. He was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers with the 37th overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft...
. The deal was completed on June 26, 2008, but was not announced until July 9, 2008. Blazers general manager Kevin Pritchard
Kevin Pritchard
Kevin Lee Pritchard is a retired American professional basketball player.- College career :Pritchard played college basketball for the University of Kansas, where he was the starting point guard on the Jayhawks team that defeated the Oklahoma Sooners for the 1988 NCAA Division I men's basketball...
stated "Bayless will make our backcourt more athletic. He's a proven scorer and a tenacious competitor." On July 20, 2008 Jerryd Bayless was added to the USA Select Team. At the 2008 NBA Vegas Summer League
NBA Summer League
The NBA Summer League is a period during which NBA teams come together to try out different summer rosters instead of their regular season line-ups. Typically, there is a mix of rookies and some of the younger bench players to see how well some players work with others...
, he earned the Most Valuable Player Award after leading the league in scoring at 29.8 points per game and leading the Trail Blazers to a record of 3 wins and 2 losses.
He scored his career high of 31 points to go along with 9 free throws on December 23, 2009 against the San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. They are part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ....
.
New Orleans Hornets
Bayless was traded to the New Orleans Hornets on October 23, 2010 for a conditional future first round pick.Toronto Raptors
On November 20, 2010, Bayless was traded to 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...
along with Peja Stojaković
Peja Stojaković
Predrag Stojaković , also known by his nickname Peja , is a Serbian professional basketball player who last played for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association . Standing at 6 ft 10 , Stojaković plays the small forward position...
and some money, in exchange for Jarrett Jack
Jarrett Jack
Jarrett Matthew Jack is an American professional basketball player for the New Orleans Hornets of the NBA. At 6' 3" tall and weighing 197 lbs , he primarily plays at the guard position...
, 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....
, and David Andersen
David Andersen
David Emil Andersen is an Australian professional basketball player. He also holds a Danish passport...
. In his debut as a Toronto Raptor, Bayless scored 13 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists. On December 11, 2010, Bayless tied his career-high 31 points, to go with 5 rebounds and 7 assists, to help the Raptors rally from a 25-point deficit to beat the Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons are a franchise of the National Basketball Association based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The team's home arena is The Palace of Auburn Hills. It was originally founded in Fort Wayne, Indiana as the Fort Wayne Pistons as a member of the National Basketball League in 1941, where...
120-116.
Regular season
|-| 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" | Portland
Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the...
| 53 || 0 || 12.4 || .365 || .259 || .806 || 1.1 || 1.5 || .3 || .0 || 4.3
|-
| 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" | Portland
| 74 || 11 || 17.6 || .414 || .315 || .831 || 1.6 || 2.3 || .4 || .1 || 8.5
|-
| 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" | New Orleans
| 11 || 0 || 13.5 || .347 || .214 || .765 || 1.4 || 2.5 || .2 || .1 || 4.5
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
| 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...
| 60 || 14 || 22.4 || .429 || .348 || .810 || 2.5 || 4.0 || .6 || .1 || 10.0
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 198 || 25 || 17.4 || .410 || .321 || .817 || 1.7 || 2.6 || .4 || .1 || 7.6
Playoffs
|-| 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" | Portland
Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the...
| 2 || 0 || 5.5 || .333 || .000 || .667 || .5 || .0 || .0 || .5 || 3.0
|-
| 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" | Portland
| 6 || 2 || 27.7 || .431 || .400 || .792 || 2.7 || 3.8 || .3 || .0 || 13.5
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 8 || 2 || 22.1 || .423 || .375 || .778 || 2.1 || 2.9 || .2 || .1 || 10.9
High school
- Named to the 2007 USA Basketball Junior National Select Team
- Named to the 2006 USA Men's U18 National Team which went on to win a bronze medal in the FIBA World ChampionshipFIBA World ChampionshipThe FIBA World Championship is an international basketball competition contested by the men's national teams of the members of the International Basketball Federation , the sport's global governing body...
. - Four-time Arizona Republic All-Arizona team selection (2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007).
- Ranked as the No. 9 overall recruit and the No. 2 shooting guard by both Scout.comScout.comScout.com is an integrated sports publishing company that produces both an Internet and print product. Scout has more than 2.1 million visitors...
and Rivals.comRivals.comRivals.com is a network of websites that focus mainly on college football and basketball recruiting. The network was started in 1996 and currently employs more than 300 personnel.-Schools:The individual collegiate sites can be found...
.
External links
- Jerryd Bayless info page at NBA.com
- ESPN player profile