Josh Magette

{{Infobox basketball biography

| name = Josh Magette

| image = Josh Magette (2).jpg

| caption = Magette with the Lakeland Magic in 2019

| position =

| height_ft = 6

| height_in = 1

| weight_lb = 160

| league =

| team =

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1989|11|28}}

| birth_place = Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.

| high_school = Spain Park (Hoover, Alabama)

| college = Alabama–Huntsville (2008–2012)

| draft_year = 2012

| career_start = 2012

| career_end = 2023

| career_position = Point guard

| career_number =

| years1 = 2012–2013

| team1 = Landstede Zwolle

| years2 = 2013–2014

| team2 = Los Angeles D-Fenders

| years3 = 2014–2015

| team3 = Koroivos Amaliadas

| years4 = 2015–2017

| team4 = Los Angeles D-Fenders

| years5 = {{nbay|2017|full=y}}

| team5 = Atlanta Hawks

| years6 = 2017–2018

| team6 = →Erie BayHawks

| years7 = 2018

| team7 = Cedevita Zagreb

| years8 = 2018–2019

| team8 = Gran Canaria

| years9 = {{nbay|2019|full=y}}

| team9 = Orlando Magic

| years10 = 2019–2020

| team10 = →Lakeland Magic

| years11 = 2020

| team11 = Lakeland Magic

| years12 = 2020–2021

| team12 = Darüşşafaka Tekfen

| years13 = 2021–2023

| team13 = Tasmania JackJumpers

| highlights =

NBA D-League All-Star (2017)
2× All-NBA G League Second Team (2017, 2020)
NBA G League assists leader (2018)
Dutch Basketball League steals leader (2013)
2× First-team Division II All-American (2011, 2012)
Gulf South Co-Player of the Year (2012)
First-team All-Gulf South (2012)
First-team All-Gulf South East Division (2011)
Second-team All-Gulf South East Division (2010)
Gulf South East Division Freshman of the Year (2009)
Gulf South tournament MVP (2012)

}}

Josh Magette (born November 28, 1989) is an American former professional basketball player who played for the Atlanta Hawks and the Orlando Magic in the NBA and several teams overseas. He played college basketball for the University of Alabama in Huntsville.

Early life

Born in Birmingham, Alabama, he graduated from Spain Park High School in Hoover, Alabama.{{cite news|last=McCarter|first=Mark|title=Ex-UAH star Josh Magette now starring in NBDL: 'I have to pinch myself sometimes'|url=http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/03/ex-uah_star_josh_magette_now_s.html|access-date=April 14, 2014|work=AL.com|date=March 17, 2014}} He spent his collegiate career at the University of Alabama in Huntsville where he led the Chargers to three Gulf South Conference championships and two NCAA Men's Division II Basketball Championship Elite Eight appearances. He ended his career as the school's and the Gulf South Conference's all-time leader in assists.{{cite web |last=Wong |first=Trevor |date=March 11, 2014 |title=Josh Magette Looking to Prove Doubters Wrong |url=http://www.nba.com/dleague/losangeles/140311_joshmagette.html |access-date=April 14, 2014 |work=NBA.com |publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. |archive-date=April 16, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140416190201/http://www.nba.com/dleague/losangeles/140311_joshmagette.html |url-status=dead }}

Professional career

=Landstede Basketbal (2012–2013)=

After going undrafted in the 2012 NBA draft, Magette joined the Memphis Grizzlies for the 2012 NBA Summer League, but did not appear in any games for the team. In August 2012, he signed with Landstede Basketbal of the Netherlands for the 2012–13 season.{{cite web|url=http://www.uahchargers.com/news/2012/8/20/mbb_0820125650.aspx|title=Magette Signs With Landstede Of Dutch Basketball League|date=August 20, 2012|work=uahchargers.com|access-date=July 1, 2014}} In 39 games for Landstede, he averaged 11.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 2.5 steals per game.

=Los Angeles D-Fenders (2013–2014)=

On November 1, 2013, Magette was selected in the second round of the 2013 NBA Development League draft by the Los Angeles D-Fenders.{{cite web|url=http://www.uahchargers.com/news/2013/11/1/MBB_1101135817.aspx|title=Magette Drafted 23rd by D-Fenders in D-League Draft|date=November 1, 2013|work=uahchargers.com|access-date=July 1, 2014}} In 52 games for the D-Fenders in 2013–14, he averaged 10.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 6.9 assists and 1.9 steals per game.{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/dleague/players/m/magetjo01d.html|title=Josh Magette D-League Stats|work=Basketball-Reference.com|access-date=October 3, 2016}}

=Koroivos Amaliadas (2014–2015)=

In July 2014, Magette joined the Orlando Magic for the 2014 NBA Summer League.{{cite web |last=Cohen |first=Josh |date=July 1, 2014 |title=Orlando Magic Announce Roster for Southwest Airlines Orlando Pro Summer League |url=https://www.nba.com/magic/orlando-magic-announce-roster-southwest-airlines-orlando-pro-summer-league |access-date=December 13, 2023 |work=NBA.com |publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.}} On August 14, 2014, he signed with the Greek League club Koroivos Amaliadas.{{cite web |date=August 14, 2014 |title=Josh Magette inks in Greece with Koroivos Amaliadas |url=http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/greece/131541/josh-magette-inks-in-greece-with-koroivos-amaliadas.html |access-date=August 14, 2014 |work=Sportando.com |archive-date=September 8, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140908132846/http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/greece/131541/josh-magette-inks-in-greece-with-koroivos-amaliadas.html |url-status=dead }} In 28 games for Koroivos in 2014–15, he averaged 7.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.4 steals per game.

=Return to the D-Fenders (2015–2017)=

On October 31, 2015, Magette was acquired by the Los Angeles D-Fenders, returning to the franchise for a second stint.{{cite web|url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=5065520|title=D-Fenders Finalize 2015 Training Camp Roster|date=October 31, 2015|work=OurSportsCentral.com|access-date=November 1, 2015}} In 54 games for the D-Fenders in 2015–16, he averaged 12.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, 8.8 assists and 2.4 steals per game.

In July 2016, Magette joined the Brooklyn Nets for the 2016 NBA Summer League. On October 3, 2016, he signed with the Atlanta Hawks,{{cite web |last=Wilson |first=Jaryd |date=October 3, 2016 |title=Atlanta Hawks Sign Josh Magette |url=https://www.nba.com/hawks/news/atlanta-hawks-sign-josh-magette |access-date=December 13, 2023 |work=NBA.com}} but was waived on October 22 after appearing in three preseason games.{{cite web |last=Wilson |first=Jaryd |date=October 23, 2016 |title=Hawks Waive Magette, Finalize Roster |url=https://www.nba.com/hawks/news/hawks-waive-magette-finalize-roster |access-date=December 13, 2023 |work=NBA.com}} On October 30, he was reacquired by the Los Angeles D-Fenders.{{cite web|first=Ryan|last=Primeaux|url=http://losangeles.dleague.nba.com/news/161030-d-fenders-finalize-training-camp-roster/|title=D-Fenders Finalize Training Camp Roster and Schedule|work=NBA.com|date=October 30, 2016|access-date=November 6, 2016|archive-date=March 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170305002523/http://losangeles.dleague.nba.com/news/161030-d-fenders-finalize-training-camp-roster/|url-status=dead}}

=Atlanta Hawks (2017–2018)=

In June 2017, Magette joined the Atlanta Hawks for the 2017 NBA Summer League.{{Cite news|url=https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2017/6/17/15824446/atlanta-hawks-summer-league-roster-las-vegas-bryce-cotton-josh-magette|title=Reports: Hawks set to add two players to Summer League roster|work=Peachtree Hoops|access-date=2017-06-30}} On September 6, two months after a successful Summer League stint, he was signed to the Hawks as the team's first-ever two-way contract. Under the terms of the deal, he split time between the Hawks and their new G League affiliate, the Erie BayHawks.{{cite news |last=Wilson |first=Jaryd |date=September 6, 2017 |title=Hawks Sign First Two-Way Player In Josh Magette; Also Sign Tyler Cavanaugh |work=NBA.com |url=https://www.nba.com/hawks/news/hawks-sign-first-two-way-player-josh-magette-also-sign-tyler-cavanaugh |access-date=December 13, 2023}} Magette made his NBA debut on October 18, 2017, in a 117–111 victory over the Dallas Mavericks where he sank his first NBA shot attempt, a 29-foot three-pointer.{{Cite web |date=October 19, 2017 |title=Hawks 117-111 Mavericks (Oct 18, 2017) Play-by-Play - ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/playbyplay/_/gameId/400974705 |access-date=December 13, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |quote=(From 2nd QTR tab) 1:55 Josh Magette makes 29-foot three pointer}} He had another phenomenal year in the G League, averaging 15.1 points, 10.2 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.2 steals. Additionally, he had a solid rookie season in the NBA averaging over 3 assists per game.

=Cedevita Zagreb (2018)=

On June 27, 2018, it was announced that he will join the Golden State Warriors for the 2018 NBA Summer League. On July 27, 2018, he signed with Croatian club Cedevita Zagreb.{{Cite web |date=July 27, 2018 |title=Cedevita hands playmaking reins to Magette |url=http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/eurocup/news/i/8whm4lm7kbj5qhrt/cedevita-hands-playmaking-reins-to-magette |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180823041643/http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/eurocup/news/i/8whm4lm7kbj5qhrt/cedevita-hands-playmaking-reins-to-magette |archive-date=August 23, 2018 |access-date=December 13, 2023 |website=eurocupbasketball.com}} On November 10, 2018, he was released by Cedevita.{{Cite web |date=November 10, 2018 |title=Cedevita parted ways with Magette and Aguilar, added Banić and Mustapić |url=https://www.aba-liga.com/news/40939/cedevita-parted-ways-with-magette-and-aguilar-added-banic-and-mustapic |access-date=December 13, 2023 |website=aba-liga.com |archive-date=December 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231213170909/https://www.aba-liga.com/news/40939/cedevita-parted-ways-with-magette-and-aguilar-added-banic-and-mustapic |url-status=dead }}

=Gran Canaria (2018–2019)=

On December 25, 2018, Magette agreed to join EuroLeague team CB Gran Canaria.{{cite news |date=December 24, 2018 |title=El Gran Canaria anuncia el fichaje del base Josh Magette |language=es-ES |publisher=Mundo Deportivo |url=https://www.mundodeportivo.com/baloncesto/otros/20181224/453734490223/el-gran-canaria-oficializa-el-fichaje-del-base-americano-josh-magette.html |access-date=December 13, 2023}}

Magette played for the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2019 NBA Summer League.{{Cite web |last=Bryant |first=Bill |date=June 30, 2012 |title=UAH's Magette gets Las Vegas invite from Grizzlies |url=https://www.al.com/sports/2012/06/uahs_magette_gets_las_vegas_in.html |access-date=December 12, 2023 |website=The Huntsville Times}}

= Orlando Magic (2019–2020) =

File:Josh Magette.jpg in November 2019]]

On July 17, 2019, the Orlando Magic agreed to sign Magette to a two-way contract.{{Cite web |last=Cali |first=Mike |date=July 17, 2019 |title=Report: Orlando Magic sign guard Josh Magette |url=https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/2019/7/17/20698678/orlando-magic-josh-magette-2019-nba-free-agency |access-date=December 13, 2023 |website=orlandopinstripedpost.com}} On July 23, the deal was officially announced.{{cite web |last=Cohen |first=Josh |date=July 23, 2019 |title=Magic Sign Josh Magette to Two-Way Contract |url=https://www.nba.com/magic/magic-sign-josh-magette-two-way-contract-20190723 |access-date=July 23, 2019 |website=NBA.com}} On January 11, 2020, the Magic signed with Magette a 10-day contract,{{cite web |last=Cohen |first=Josh |date=January 11, 2020 |title=Magic Sign Magette to 10-Day Contract |url=https://www.nba.com/magic/magic-sign-magette-10-day-contract-20200111 |access-date=January 11, 2020 |website=NBA.com}} but was later waived by the team on January 14, 2020.{{cite web |last=Cohen |first=Josh |date=January 14, 2020 |title=Magic Sign Gary Clark to 10-Day Contract Orlando also releases Magette |url=https://www.nba.com/magic/magic-sign-gary-clark-10-day-contract-20200114 |access-date=January 14, 2020 |website=NBA.com}}

= Lakeland Magic (2020) =

The Lakeland Magic re-signed Magette after his release from the parent club. In his G League return, he registered 24 points, six assists, two rebounds, two steals and a block in a game against the Canton Charge.{{cite news |title=Josh Magette: Drops 24 points in G League return |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/josh-magette-drops-24-points-in-g-league-return/ |access-date=January 23, 2020 |work=CBS Sports |date=January 23, 2020}} Magette was named Midseason All-NBA G League for the Eastern Conference.{{cite web|url=https://www.al.com/sports/2020/02/donta-hall-josh-magette-among-nba-g-league-all-star-selections.html|title=Donta Hall, Josh Magette among NBA G League All-Star selections

|first=Mark|last=Inabinnett|website=AL.com|date=February 10, 2020|access-date=February 11, 2020}} On March 11, he posted 25 points, 15 assists, eight rebounds and two steals in a win over the Erie BayHawks. Magette averaged 21.1 points, 10.6 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game during the 2019–20 G League season.{{cite news |title=Josh Magette: Massive double-double in win |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/josh-magette-massive-double-double-in-win/ |access-date=May 16, 2020 |work=CBS Sports |date=March 12, 2020}} He was named to the All-NBA G League Second Team.{{cite web |title=Johnson, Magette and Law Named to All-NBA G League Teams |url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/johnson-magette-and-law-named-to-all-nba-g-league-teams/n-5625789 |website=Our Sports Central |access-date=June 28, 2020 |date=June 26, 2020}}

=Darüşşafaka (2020–2021)=

On December 6, 2020, Magette signed with Darüşşafaka of the Basketball Super League.{{Cite web |last=Yahyabeyoglu |first=Fersu |date=December 6, 2020 |title=Darussafaka tabs Josh Magette |url=https://www.eurobasket.com/Turkey/news/656885/Darussafaka-tabs-Josh-Magette |access-date=December 7, 2020 |publisher=Eurobasket |language=en}}

=Tasmania JackJumpers (2021–2023)=

On July 28, 2021, Magette signed with the Tasmania JackJumpers for the 2021–22 NBL season.{{Cite web|title=JackJumpers Add US Guard Josh Magette|url=https://nbl.com.au/news/jackjumpers-add-us-guard-josh-magette|website=NBL.com.au|date=July 28, 2021|access-date=July 28, 2021}} He helped the JackJumpers reach the NBL Grand Final in their first season.{{cite web|url=https://nbl.com.au/news/fairytale-comes-true-for-tasmania-jackjumpers|title=Fairytale Comes True for Tasmania JackJumpers|work=NBL.com.au|date=May 2, 2022|access-date=May 2, 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://nbl.com.au/news/kings-win-first-championship-in-17-years-with-record-crowd|title=Kings Win First Championship in 17 Years with Record Crowd|work=NBL.com.au|date=May 11, 2022|access-date=May 11, 2022}}

On June 8, 2022, Magette re-signed with the JackJumpers for the 2022–23 NBL season.{{Cite web|title=Magette Re-Signs with JackJumpers|url=https://nbl.com.au/news/magette-re-signs-with-jackjumpers|website=NBL.com.au|date=June 8, 2022|access-date=February 8, 2023}} He underwent season-ending surgery in February 2023 to repair a broken cheekbone and fractured eye socket.{{Cite web|title=Magette to undergo surgery on facial injury|url=https://www.jackjumpers.com.au/news/magette-to-undergo-surgery-on-facial-injury|website=jackjumpers.com.au|date=February 7, 2023|access-date=February 8, 2023}}

On October 2, 2023, Magette announced his retirement from basketball.{{cite web|first=Ben|last=Stinar|title=Former Hawks And Magic NBA Player Retires|url=https://www.si.com/fannation/nba/fastbreak/news/former-atlanta-hawks-and-orlando-magic-player-retires-josh-magette|work=FanNation|publisher=Sports Illustrated|date=October 2, 2023|access-date=December 11, 2023}}

NBA career statistics

=Regular season=

| style="text-align:left;"| {{Nbay|2017}}

| style="text-align:left;"|Atlanta

| 18 || 0 || 12.0 || .326 || .364 || 1.000 || 1.1 || 3.2 || .4 || .1 || 2.6

| style="text-align:left;"| {{Nbay|2019}}

| style="text-align:left;"|Orlando

| 8 || 0 || 4.8 || .333 || .250 || .500 || .8 || .6 || .4 || .1 || 1.5

|- class="sortbottom"

| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career

| 26 || 0 || 9.8 || .328 || .346 || .900 || 1.0 || 2.4 || .4 || .1 || 2.2

National team career

Magette played with the senior USA men's national team in early 2020, against Puerto Rico, at the 2021 FIBA AmeriCup qualification. Team USA faced Puerto Rico twice and won both games. He was also named to the 2021 USA Select Team, which trains with the men's Olympic basketball team.{{Cite web|date=July 7, 2021|title=17 Athletes Named to 2021 USA Men's Select Team|url=https://www.usab.com/news-events/news/2021/07/m-select-team.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210701195606/https://www.usab.com/news-events/news/2021/07/m-select-team.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 1, 2021|access-date=July 9, 2021|website=USA Basketball}}