1. Joshua Evan Christopher was born on December 8,2001 and is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association, on a two-way contract with the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the NBA G League.
14 Facts About Josh Christopher
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Josh Christopher played college basketball for the Arizona State Sun Devils.
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Josh Christopher is a 6-foot-4-inch, 215-pound shooting guard.
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Josh Christopher averaged 29.2 points, 8 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 3.1 steals per game, leading his team to the CIF Southern Section Division 1 quarterfinals.
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Josh Christopher was selected to play in the McDonald's All-American Game, Jordan Brand Classic and Nike Hoop Summit, but all three games were canceled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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Josh Christopher was a consensus five-star recruit and the number two shooting guard in the 2020 recruiting class.
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On March 31,2021, Josh Christopher declared for the 2021 NBA draft.
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Josh Christopher was selected with the 24th pick of the 2021 NBA draft by the Houston Rockets.
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On February 4,2022, Josh Christopher registered 23 points, four assists and five rebounds in a loss against the San Antonio Spurs.
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On October 13,2023, Josh Christopher signed a two-way contract with the Utah Jazz, but was waived on January 9,2024, without playing for the team.
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On January 14,2024, Josh Christopher joined the Sioux Falls Skyforce and on July 25, he signed a two-way contract with the Miami Heat.
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Josh Christopher is the youngest of four siblings, all of whom have played basketball.
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Josh Christopher's brother, Caleb, was a player for both Arizona State University and Tennessee Tech, ending his career at NAIA Hope International University.
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Josh Christopher is often known as "Jaygup," a nickname created in his childhood.