Juancho Hernangómez

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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Hernangómez and the second or maternal family name is Geuer.
Juancho Hernangómez
Juan Hernangómez 2020.jpg
Hernangómez with the Denver Nuggets in 2020
No. 41 – Utah Jazz
PositionPower forward
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (1995-09-28) 28 September 1995 (age 26)
Madrid, Spain
NationalitySpanish
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight214 lb (97 kg)
Career information
NBA draft2016 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15th overall
Selected by the Denver Nuggets
Playing career2014–present
Career history
2014–2016Estudiantes
2016–2020Denver Nuggets
2020–2021Minnesota Timberwolves
2021–2022Boston Celtics
2022San Antonio Spurs
2022–presentUtah Jazz
Career highlights and awards
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at NBA.com
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Spain
World Cup
Gold medal – first place 2019 China
EuroBasket
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Turkey
European U-20 Championship
Silver medal – second place 2015 Italy Team
Silver medal – second place 2014 Greece Team
European U-18 Championship
Bronze medal – third place 2013 Latvia Team

Juan Alberto "Juancho" Hernangómez Geuer (born 28 September 1995) is a Spanish professional basketball player for the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He previously played for Estudiantes of the Liga ACB, and has represented the senior Spain national team.[1]

Early career[]

Hernangómez began playing competitive basketball in 2007, with the youth teams of CB Las Rozas. He joined a youth squad of Real Madrid and played with the team until moving to Club Baloncesto Majadahonda for the following years.[2]

Professional career[]

CB Estudiantes (2012–2016)[]

Hernangómez with Estudiantes in 2013

In 2012, Hernangómez signed his first professional contract with CB Estudiantes and competed with their second team until 2014, when he was promoted to the main team.[3] In 2015–16, Hernangómez averaged 9.7 points and 5.7 rebounds in 34 games. He was subsequently named the recipient of the ACB Best Young Player Award.[4]

Denver Nuggets (2016–2020)[]

On 26 April 2016, Hernangómez was named in the international early entry candidates list for the 2016 NBA draft.[5] He went on to be selected by the Denver Nuggets with the 15th overall pick.[6] On 9 August 2016, he signed his rookie scale contract with the Nuggets.[7] On 4 January 2017, he was assigned to the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the NBA Development League, pursuant to the flexible assignment rule.[8] He was recalled by the Nuggets on three days later after appearing in one game for the Skyforce.[9] On 13 February 2017, he scored a season-high 27 points to go with a season-best 10 rebounds in a 132–110 win over the Golden State Warriors. He hit six three-pointers against the Warriors to help the Nuggets tie an NBA record with 24 three-pointers.[10] Early in the 2017–18 season, Hernangomez was diagnosed with mononucleosis,[11] and as a result, he only played in 25 games during his sophomore campaign.

Minnesota Timberwolves (2020–2021)[]

On 5 February 2020, Hernangómez was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves.[12]

He re-signed with the Timberwolves on a three year deal on 27 November 2020. The 2020-21 season was a tumultuous one for Hernangómez as he showed up to training camp out of shape, contracted COVID-19, and lost his spot in the starting lineup, capped off by a falling out with the Timberwolves front office over their decision to disallow him from participating in the 2021 Olympics after suffering a shoulder injury during an exhibition game.[13]

Boston Celtics (2021–2022)[]

On 25 August 2021, Hernangómez and Jarrett Culver were traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Patrick Beverley[14] and on 15 September, he was traded to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Kris Dunn, Carsen Edwards and the right for a 2026 second-round pick swap.[15]

San Antonio Spurs (2022)[]

On 19 January 2022, Hernangómez was traded to the San Antonio Spurs in a three-team trade involving the Denver Nuggets.[16]

Utah Jazz (2022–present)[]

On 9 February 2022, Hernangómez was traded to the Utah Jazz in a three-team trade.[17]

National team career[]

Junior national team[]

In 2013, Hernangómez competed with the Spain national under-18 basketball team at the FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship in Latvia. He joined the under-20 team for the following two years, playing at the FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship. Hernangómez also helped the senior Spain national team practice for the EuroBasket 2015.[3][18]

Senior national team[]

His senior Spain national team major tournament debut was at the EuroBasket 2017. Hernangomez averaged 8.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, 0.7 assists and 0.7 blocked shots in 19.7 minutes per game.[19] Spain finished in third place, winning the bronze medal.[20]

In June 2018, Hernangomez was again named to the Spain national team's roster in advance of the first stage of qualifiers for the 2019 FIBA World Cup.[21]

Career statistics[]

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

NBA[]

Regular season[]

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2016–17 Denver 62 9 13.6 .451 .407 .750 3.0 .5 .5 .2 4.9
2017–18 Denver 25 3 11.1 .387 .280 .833 2.2 .5 .2 .1 3.3
2018–19 Denver 70 25 19.4 .439 .365 .767 3.8 .8 .4 .3 5.8
2019–20 Denver 34 0 12.4 .345 .250 .640 2.8 .6 .1 .1 3.1
2019–20 Minnesota 14 14 29.4 .453 .420 .609 7.3 1.3 1.0 .3 12.9
2020–21 Minnesota 52 6 17.3 .435 .327 .619 3.9 .7 .4 .1 7.2
2021–22 Boston 18 0 5.3 .185 .167 .667 1.4 .2 .2 .1 1.1
2021–22 San Antonio 5 0 10.2 .333 .000 .750 3.0 .6 .2 .2 1.4
Career 280 57 15.6 .424 .344 .693 3.4 .6 .4 .2 5.3

Playoffs[]

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2019 Denver 5 0 2.9 .333 .500 .000 .6 .0 .0 .0 .6
Career 5 0 2.9 .333 .500 .000 .6 .0 .0 .0 .6

Player profile[]

Hernangómez's style of play has drawn comparisons to NBA players Víctor Claver and Jonas Jerebko.[22] He has been praised for his speed, athleticism, and approximately 7 ft (2.13 m) wingspan.[23] The duo of him and his brother, Willy, have also been compared to Spanish NBA stars Marc and Pau Gasol.[24]

Personal life[]

Hernangómez's immediate family is made up of former or current basketball players. His older brother, Willy, currently plays for the New Orleans Pelicans, having previously played for Real Madrid.[25] His mother, Margarita Geuer Draeger was an international basketball player, winning a European championship with Spain in 1993. His father also played for Real Madrid and Estudiantes, and his younger sister currently plays for Estudiantes' youth team.[2] Hernangómez's is set to star in a Netflix special coming in 2022 Hustle produced by LeBron James and Adam Sandler who is the co-star . Cameos of NBA stars Kyle Lowry , Anthony Edwards , Tyrese Maxey , Tobias Harris , Matisse Thybulle and Seth Curry , as well as NBA coach Doc Rivers and former NBA Guard Kenny Smith along with NBA G League Ignite player Michael Foster .[26]

References[]

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  2. ^ a b "Juancho Hernangómez". ClubEstudiantes.com. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
  3. ^ a b "JUANCHO HERNANGOMEZ basketball profile". Eurobasket.com. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
  4. ^ "Juancho Hernangomez named best young player of ACB season". Sportando.com. May 18, 2016. Retrieved May 18, 2016.
  5. ^ "NBA Announced Early Entry Candidates for 2016 NBA Draft". DraftExpress.com. April 6, 2016. Retrieved April 6, 2016.
  6. ^ "Denver Nuggets Select Murray, Hernangomez and Beasley in First Round of 2016 NBA Draft". NBA.com. June 24, 2016. Retrieved June 24, 2016.
  7. ^ "Nuggets Sign Murray, Hernangomez and Beasley". NBA.com. August 9, 2016. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
  8. ^ "Denver Nuggets Assign Malik Beasley and Juancho Hernangomez to Sioux Falls Skyforce". NBA.com. January 4, 2017. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
  9. ^ "Denver Nuggets Recall Juancho Hernangomez". NBA.com. January 7, 2017. Retrieved January 7, 2017.
  10. ^ "Nuggets tie NBA mark with 24 3s in 132-110 win over Warriors". ESPN.com. February 13, 2017. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
  11. ^ "Denver Nuggets' Juancho Hernangomez out with ==mononucleosis== | NBA.com". NBA.com. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
  12. ^ "Minnesota Timberwolves Acquire Brooklyn Nets' 2020 First Round Pick from Atlanta Hawks, Malik Beasley, Juancho Hernangomez and Jarred Vanderbilt from Denver Nuggets in 12-Player, Four-Team Trade". NBA.com. February 5, 2020. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
  13. ^ "Sources: Juancho Hernangomez angered after Wolves block him from Olympics".
  14. ^ "Grizzlies acquire Jarrett Culver and Juancho Hernangomez from Timberwolves". NBA.com. August 25, 2021. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
  15. ^ "Celtics Acquire Juancho Hernangómez in Three-Player Trade with Grizzlies". NBA.com. September 15, 2021. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
  16. ^ "SPURS ACQUIRE JUANCHO HERNANGÓMEZ & SECOND ROUND PICK". NBA.com. January 19, 2022.
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  18. ^ "Juancho Hernangomez and Alberto Abalde to help Spanish NT at practices". Sportando. August 26, 2015. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
  19. ^ "Juan HERNANGOMEZ at the FIBA EuroBasket 2017 - FIBA.basketball". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
  20. ^ "Spain win Bronze to send Navarro off in style". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
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  25. ^ Martínez, José Luis; Sáenz de Tejada, José; Talavera, Miguel Martín (June 18, 2015). "El presente y futuro de los Hernangómez: Willy y Juancho apuntan alto... ¿NBA?". Marca.com (in Spanish). Retrieved March 9, 2016.
  26. ^ Parker, Ryan (February 18, 2022). "Adam Sandler's Basketball Love Letter 'Hustle' Drops First Teaser". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 18, 2022.

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