Max Heidegger

{{Infobox basketball biography

| name = Max Heidegger
מקס היידגר

| image = Max Heidegger.jpg

| caption = Heidegger with UC Santa Barbara in 2019

| image_size = 270px

| position = Point guard

| height_ft = 6

| height_in = 3

| weight_lbs = 180

| league =

| team = Free Agent

| number =

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1997|6|5}}

| birth_place = Los Angeles, California, U.S.

| nationality = American / Israeli

| high_school =

| college = UC Santa Barbara (2016–2020)

| draft_year = 2020

| career_start = 2020

| years1 = 2020–2021

| team1 = Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv

| years2 = 2020–2021

| team2 = →Bnei Herzliya

| years3 = 2021–2022

| team3 = EWE Baskets Oldenburg

| years4 = 2022–2023

| team4 = Yukatel Merkezefendi

| years5 = 2023

| team5 = Saski Baskonia

| years6 = 2023–2024

| team6 = Windy City Bulls

| years7 = 2024

| team7 = Umana Reyer Venezia

| years8 = 2024

| team8 = Türk Telekom

| highlights =

2× First-team All-Big West (2018, 2020)

}}

Maximilian Heidegger ({{Langx|he|מקס היידגר}}; born June 5, 1997) is an American-Israeli professional basketball player who last played for Türk Telekom of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL). He played college basketball for UC Santa Barbara.

High school career

Heidegger played for two years at Crespi Carmelite High School. He suffered a back injury as a sophomore.{{cite news |last1=Sondheimer |first1=Eric |title=Boys' basketball: Max Heidegger is leaving Crespi for prep school |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/la-sp-vi-boys-basketball-max-heidegger-is-leaving-crespi-for-prep-school-20140722-story.html |accessdate=September 22, 2020 |work=Chicago Tribune |date=July 22, 2014 |archive-date=September 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230912012347/https://www.chicagotribune.com/la-sp-vi-boys-basketball-max-heidegger-is-leaving-crespi-for-prep-school-20140722-story.html |url-status=live }} As a junior, he transferred to Blair Academy in New Jersey but did not play basketball. Heidegger transferred to Oaks Christian School for his senior year. He scored a career-high 40 points on February 6, 2016, in a 76–66 win against Agoura High School.{{cite news |last1=Ledin |first1=Loren |title=BOYS BASKETBALL NOTEBOOK: Max Heidegger turns Oaks Christian into a prime contender |url=https://www.vcstar.com/story/sports/high-school/basketball/2016/02/07/boys-basketball-notebook-max-heidegger-turns-oaks-christian-into-a-prime-contender/88692202/ |accessdate=September 22, 2020 |work=Ventura County Star |date=February 7, 2016 |archive-date=October 28, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028180049/https://www.vcstar.com/story/sports/high-school/basketball/2016/02/07/boys-basketball-notebook-max-heidegger-turns-oaks-christian-into-a-prime-contender/88692202/ |url-status=live }} Heidegger averaged 28 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.4 steals per game. He was named to the Southern Section All-Division 4A Team, Los Angeles Daily News All-Area Team, and Ventura County Star All-County Team.{{cite web |last1=Askeland |first1=Kevin |title=Chino Hills dominates California All-State basketball honors |url=https://www.maxpreps.com/news/46atwH8ktku1yowqSd23Kw/chino-hills-dominates-california-all-state-basketball-honors.htm |website=MaxPreps.com |accessdate=September 22, 2020 |date=April 29, 2016 |archive-date=June 14, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614072009/http://www.maxpreps.com/news/46atwH8ktku1yowqSd23Kw/chino-hills-dominates-california-all-state-basketball-honors.htm |url-status=live }}

College career

As a freshman at UC Santa Barbara, Heidegger averaged 7.6 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, though the team struggled to a 6–22 record.{{cite news |last1=Mercado |first1=Jorge |title=Joe Pasternack and the Gauchos Storm Into the T-Dome for Exhibition Game |url=https://dailynexus.com/2017-11-02/joe-pasternack-and-the-gauchos-storm-into-the-t-dome-for-exhibition-game/ |accessdate=September 22, 2020 |work=Daily Nexus |date=November 2, 2017 |archive-date=October 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201020001734/https://dailynexus.com/2017-11-02/joe-pasternack-and-the-gauchos-storm-into-the-t-dome-for-exhibition-game/ |url-status=live }} On November 11, 2017, Heidegger scored a career-high 33 points while shooting 8-of-14 from beyond the arc in an 85–66 win against North Dakota State.{{cite web |title=Heidegger, King Lead Gauchos to 85–66 Season Opening Win over North Dakota State |url=https://www.ucsbgauchos.com/sports/m-baskbl/2017-18/releases/20171111tqqg4s |website=UC Santa Barbara Gauchos |accessdate=September 22, 2020 |date=November 11, 2017 |archive-date=August 27, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190827200140/http://www.ucsbgauchos.com/sports/m-baskbl/2017-18/releases/20171111tqqg4s |url-status=live }} He averaged 19.1 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game as a sophomore, shooting 40.4% from three-point range.{{cite news |title=Maccabi Tel Aviv: Max Heidegger signed |url=https://www.news1.news/en/2020/09/maccabi-tel-aviv-max-heidegger-signed.html |accessdate=September 22, 2020 |work=News1 |date=September 22, 2020}} Heidegger earned First Team All-Big West honors. He averaged 11.9 points, three rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game as a junior.{{cite web |title=UC Irvine Picked To Repeat In Tight Men's Basketball Media Vote |url=https://bigwest.org/news/2019/10/24/uc-irvine-picked-to-repeat-in-tight-mens-basketball-media-vote.aspx |website=Big West Conference |accessdate=September 22, 2020 |date=October 24, 2019 |archive-date=October 29, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221029131131/https://bigwest.org/news/2019/10/24/uc-irvine-picked-to-repeat-in-tight-mens-basketball-media-vote.aspx |url-status=live }}

On November 27, 2019, Heidegger suffered a concussion after hitting his head on a metal railing during a game against Portland State, forcing him to miss more than a month.{{cite news |last1=Patton |first1=Mark |title=Patton: Max effort needed from all as Gauchos deal with life without Heidegger |url=https://newspress.com/patton-max-effort-needed-from-all-as-gauchos-deal-with-life-without-heidegger/ |accessdate=September 22, 2020 |work=Santa Barbara News-Press |date=December 6, 2019 |archive-date=September 26, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200926205806/https://newspress.com/patton-max-effort-needed-from-all-as-gauchos-deal-with-life-without-heidegger/ |url-status=live }} On February 1, 2020, he nearly posted a triple-double with 14 points, 11 assists, and nine rebounds in an 87–62 win against Long Beach State.{{cite news |title=Freeman lifts UC Santa Barbara over Long Beach St. 87–62 |url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401171621 |accessdate=September 22, 2020 |work=ESPN |agency=Associated Press |date=February 1, 2020 |archive-date=September 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230912012345/https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401171621 |url-status=live }} Heidegger had a season-high 31 points on February 13, in an 84–75 loss at UC Davis.{{cite news |last1=Mahoney |first1=Bill |title=Max Heidegger's 31 Points Not Enough for UCSB to Beat UC Davis |url=https://www.noozhawk.com/article/max_heideggers_31_points_not_enough_for_ucsb_to_beat_uc_davis |accessdate=September 22, 2020 |work=Noozhawk |date=February 13, 2020 |archive-date=March 11, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200311233609/https://www.noozhawk.com/article/max_heideggers_31_points_not_enough_for_ucsb_to_beat_uc_davis |url-status=live }} He suffered a season-ending ankle injury on February 27 against UC Riverside. As a senior, Heidegger led UC Santa Barbara in scoring at 16 points per game, and also averaged 3.2 assists and 2.4 rebounds per game. He was named to the First Team All-Big West.{{cite news |last1=Mahoney |first1=Bill |title=UCSB's Max Heidegger Earns First-Team All-Big West Honors |url=https://www.noozhawk.com/article/ucsbs_max_heidegger_earns_first_team_all_big_west_honors |accessdate=September 22, 2020 |work=Noozhawk |date=March 9, 2020 |archive-date=March 11, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200311234425/https://www.noozhawk.com/article/ucsbs_max_heidegger_earns_first_team_all_big_west_honors |url-status=live }} Heidegger finished his college career with 1,347 points, ranking 15th on the Gauchos' all-time scoring list.{{cite news |last1=Patton |first1=Mark |title=Gaucho basketball star hopes to be living to the Max soon again |url=https://newspress.com/gaucho-basketball-star-hopes-to-be-living-to-the-max-soon-again/ |accessdate=September 22, 2020 |work=Santa Barbara News-Press |date=June 10, 2020 |archive-date=September 26, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200926221411/https://newspress.com/gaucho-basketball-star-hopes-to-be-living-to-the-max-soon-again/ |url-status=live }}

Professional career

=Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv / Bnei Herzliya (2020–2021)=

On September 22, 2020, Heidegger signed his first professional contract with Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv of the Israeli Premier League.{{cite web|title=Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv has signed Max Heidegger|url=http://www.maccabi.co.il/news.asp?id=7731&lang=en|website=Maccabi.co.il|date=September 22, 2020|access-date=September 22, 2020|archive-date=October 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005150457/http://www.maccabi.co.il/news.asp?id=7731&lang=en|url-status=live}} On December 5, 2020, Heidegger was loaned to Bnei Herzliya of the Israeli Premier League.{{cite web|title=Max Heidegger officially loaned from Maccabi Tel Aviv to Herzliya|url=https://www.one.co.il/Article/372665.html|website=One.co.il|date=December 5, 2020|access-date=December 8, 2020|language=he|archive-date=December 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201208135645/https://www.one.co.il/Article/372665.html|url-status=live}} He averaged 18.2 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game.

=EWE Baskets Oldenburg (2021–2022)=

On July 9, 2021, Heidegger signed with EWE Baskets Oldenburg of the German Basketball Bundesliga.{{cite web|first=Fersu|last=Yahyabeyoglu|title=Oldenburg inks Max Heidegger, ex Bnei Hertzeliya|url=https://www.eurobasket.com/Basketball-Champions-League/news/693350/Oldenburg-inks-Max-Heidegger,-ex-Bnei-Hertzeliya|website=Eurobasket.com|date=July 9, 2021|access-date=July 9, 2021|archive-date=September 12, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230912012345/https://www.eurobasket.com/Basketball-Champions-League/news/693350/Oldenburg-inks-Max-Heidegger,-ex-Bnei-Hertzeliya|url-status=live}} In 26 German league games played, he averaged 18.3 points, 2.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game.

He played for the Atlanta Hawks in the 2021 NBA summer league, scoring 12 points in 15 minutes on 4–8 shooting at his debut in a 85–83 loss against the Boston Celtics and fellow Israeli Yam Madar.{{cite web|title=Boston Celtics vs Atlanta Hawks Aug 8, 2021 Box Scores {{!}} NBA.com|url=https://www.nba.com/game/bos-vs-atl-1522100001/box-score#box-score|website=NBA.com|access-date=August 8, 2021|archive-date=August 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210808212943/https://www.nba.com/game/bos-vs-atl-1522100001/box-score#box-score|url-status=live}}

=Yukatel Merkezefendi (2022–2023)=

On August 1, 2022, Heidegger signed with Yukatel Merkezefendi of the Turkish Basketball Super League (BSL).{{cite web|title=Oldenburg'dan Denizli'ye|url=https://www.basketfaul.com/haber?haber=102478|website=Basketfaul.com|date=August 1, 2022|access-date=August 5, 2022|language=tr|archive-date=August 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220805192653/https://www.basketfaul.com/haber?haber=102478|url-status=live}} He averaged 19.5 points, 2.9 rebounds and 6.3 assists in 15 BSL games played.

=Saski Baskonia (2023)=

On January 28, 2023, Heidegger signed with Saski Baskonia of the Liga ACB and the EuroLeague.{{cite web|title=Baskonia officially adds Max Heidegger|url=https://www.eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/1455328/baskonia-officialy-adds-max-heidegger/|website=EuroHoops.net|date=January 28, 2023|access-date=January 28, 2023|archive-date=January 28, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230128122209/https://www.eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/1455328/baskonia-officialy-adds-max-heidegger/|url-status=live}} On July 3, he parted ways with the Spanish club.

=Windy City Bulls (2023–2024)=

On September 8, 2023, Heidegger signed with the Chicago Bulls,{{cite tweet|author=Chicago Bulls|title=Roster Update: We have signed guards Quenton Jackson and Max Heidegger to Exhibit-10 contracts.|number=1700188552573661399|user=chicagobulls|date=September 8, 2023|access-date=September 8, 2023}} but was waived on October 12.{{cite tweet|author=Chicago Bulls|title=Transactions: We have waived guard Max Heidegger & forward Henri Drell.|number=1712686981434462673|user=chicagobulls|date=October 12, 2023|access-date=October 14, 2023}} On November 2, he joined the Windy City Bulls.{{cite web|title=Windy City Bulls Announce 2023 Training Camp Roster|url=https://windycity.gleague.nba.com/news/the-windy-city-bulls-announce-2023-training-camp-roster|website=NBA.com|date=November 2, 2023|access-date=November 9, 2023}}

=Umana Reyer Venezia (2024)=

On January 8, 2024, Heidegger signed with Umana Reyer Venezia of the Lega Basket Serie A and the EuroCup.{{cite web|title=UFFICIALE: L’UMANA REYER FIRMA MAX HEIDEGGER|url=https://www.reyer.it/news/maschile/2024-01-08/ufficiale-lumana-reyer-firma-max-heidegger/|website=Reyer.it|date=January 8, 2024|access-date=January 9, 2024|language=Italian}}

=Türk Telekom (2024)=

On June 17, 2024, he signed with Türk Telekom of the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL).{{Cite tweet |user=TT_Basketbol |number=1807034701762244857 |title=Max Heidegger Türk Telekom’da!}} On October 30, 2024, he left the team. In three games, he averaged 8 points, 2 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game. He also played 5 games in Eurocup where he had 3.4 points, 1 rebound and 2 assists per game.{{cite web |title=Heidegger leaves Turk Telekom |url=https://www.eurobasket.com/Israel/news/899005/Heidegger-leaves-Turk-Telekom |website=www.eurobasket.com |access-date=31 October 2024}}

Career statistics

=EuroLeague=

| style="text-align:left;"| 2022–23

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

| 12 || 0 || 8.8 || .320 || .286 || 1.000 || .3 || 2.0 || .2 || {{sort|-|—}} || 2.5 || 2.1

|- class="sortbottom"

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

| 12 || 0 || 8.8 || .320 || .286 || 1.000 || .3 || 2.0 || .2 || {{sort|-|—}} || 2.5 || 2.1

Personal life

Heidegger is the son of Jami and Klaus Heidegger. His father is an Austrian former alpine skier who finished second overall at the 1976–77 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup. He later became a successful entrepreneur in the United States.{{cite web |last1=Zant |first1=John |title=Max Heidegger Keeping Gauchos Undefeated at Home |url=https://www.independent.com/2018/02/07/max-heidegger-keeping-gauchos-undefeated-home/ |website=Santa Barbara Independent |accessdate=September 22, 2020 |date=February 7, 2018 |archive-date=September 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200918144959/https://www.independent.com/2018/02/07/max-heidegger-keeping-gauchos-undefeated-home/ |url-status=live }} Heidegger's parents owned the beauty brand Kiehl's before selling it to L'Oréal for an estimated $100 million to $150 million in 2000.{{cite web |last1=Schmidt |first1=Ingrid |title=It's a real family affair for couple behind luxury skin-care line Retrouvé |url=https://www.latimes.com/fashion/la-ig-retrouve-20171006-story.html |website=Los Angeles Times |accessdate=September 22, 2020 |date=October 6, 2017 |archive-date=November 11, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201111174249/https://www.latimes.com/fashion/la-ig-retrouve-20171006-story.html |url-status=live }} His mother has a lung disease. Heidegger is Jewish.