Jason Maxiell
Encyclopedia
Jason Dior Maxiell is a professional basketball
player. He currently plays for the Detroit Pistons
.
, Maxiell was selected by the Pistons with the 26th pick in the first round of the 2005 NBA Draft
. He attended Newman Smith High School
in Carrollton, Texas
. During his career at the University of Cincinnati
, where he was coached by Bob Huggins
, Jason earned All-Conference USA
Second Team honors. He led Conference USA in blocked shots (2.8 bpg) and ranked 18th in the nation. His 91 blocks are the second-highest University of Cincinnati single-season total. He averaged 17.3 points in three postseason games and shot .607 from the field. Posted 22 points (8-of-11 shooting), nine rebounds and six blocks in NCAA Tournament opening round win vs. Iowa. Recorded a career-high eight blocks to go with 14 points and 10 rebounds vs. Houston. Scored a career-high 30 points and tallied seven blocks vs. Longwood. Tied his career with 15 rebounds and recorded 21 points and five blocks vs. Northern Iowa.
Maxiell finished 11th on Cincinnati's career scoring list with 1,566 points (13th in Conference USA history) and second on the Cincinnati career chart for blocked shots with 252 (4th in Conference USA). He played 129 consecutive games, the second-longest streak in Bearcats' history, and started the last 77 contests.
Maxiell is drawing comparisons with former Pistons forward Rick Mahorn
due to his burly size and ability to create inside presence.
On October 30, 2008, Maxiell agreed to a four year, $20 million deal.
| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | Detroit
| 26 || 0 || 6.1 || .426 || .000 || .333 || 1.1 || .1 || .2 || .2 || 2.3
|-
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Detroit
| 67 || 8 || 14.1 || .500 || .000 || .526 || 2.8 || .2 || .4 || .9 || 5.0
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Detroit
| 82 || 7 || 21.6 || .538 || .000 || .633 || 5.3 || .6 || .3 || 1.1 || 7.9
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
| align="left" | Detroit
| 78 || 4 || 18.1 || .575 || .000 || .532 || 4.2 || .3 || .3 || .8 || 5.8
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
| align="left" | Detroit
| 76 || 29 || 20.4 || .511 || .000 || .574 || 5.3 || .5 || .5 || .5 || 6.8
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
| align="left" | Detroit
| 57 || 14 || 16.3 || .492 || .000 || .515 || 3.0 || .3 || .4 || .4 || 4.2
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 386 || 62 || 17.5 || .524 || .000 || .559 || 4.0 || .4 || .4 || .7 || 5.8
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Detroit
| 14 || 0 || 10.4 || .667 || .000 || .522 || 2.4 || .1 || .3 || .6 || 4.0
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Detroit
| 17 || 6 || 21.8 || .625 || .000 || .469 || 4.0 || .9 || .9 || 1.3 || 5.6
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
| align="left" | Detroit
| 4 || 0 || 16.0 || .500 || .000 || .556 || 3.3 || .5 || .2 || .2 || 3.8
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 35 || 6 || 16.6 || .626 || .000 || .500 || 3.3 || .6 || .6 || .9 || 4.7
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. He currently plays for 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...
.
Playing career
A 6 feet 7 inches, 245 lb power forwardPower forward (basketball)
Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low...
, Maxiell was selected by the Pistons with the 26th pick in the first round of the 2005 NBA Draft
2005 NBA Draft
The 2005 NBA Draft took place on June 28, 2005 in the Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City. In this draft, NBA teams took turns selecting amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible players, such as players from high schools and non-North American leagues...
. He attended Newman Smith High School
Newman Smith High School
Newman Smith High School is a secondary school in Carrollton, Texas, United States in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District and opened 1975. Smith serves sections of Carrollton and Dallas....
in Carrollton, Texas
Carrollton, Texas
-Climate:*On average, the warmest month is July.*The highest recorded temperature was 112°F in 1980.*The average coolest month is January.*The lowest recorded temperature was 1°F in 1989.*The most precipitation on average occurs in May....
. During his career at the University of Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati
The University of Cincinnati is a comprehensive public research university in Cincinnati, Ohio, and a part of the University System of Ohio....
, where he was coached by Bob Huggins
Bob Huggins
Bob Huggins, nicknamed "Huggy Bear", is the head coach of the West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball team. Huggins previously held the head coaching positions at the University of Cincinnati and Kansas State University...
, Jason earned All-Conference USA
Conference USA
Conference USA, officially abbreviated C-USA, is a college athletic conference whose member institutions are located within the Southern United States. The conference participates in the NCAA's Division I in all sports...
Second Team honors. He led Conference USA in blocked shots (2.8 bpg) and ranked 18th in the nation. His 91 blocks are the second-highest University of Cincinnati single-season total. He averaged 17.3 points in three postseason games and shot .607 from the field. Posted 22 points (8-of-11 shooting), nine rebounds and six blocks in NCAA Tournament opening round win vs. Iowa. Recorded a career-high eight blocks to go with 14 points and 10 rebounds vs. Houston. Scored a career-high 30 points and tallied seven blocks vs. Longwood. Tied his career with 15 rebounds and recorded 21 points and five blocks vs. Northern Iowa.
Maxiell finished 11th on Cincinnati's career scoring list with 1,566 points (13th in Conference USA history) and second on the Cincinnati career chart for blocked shots with 252 (4th in Conference USA). He played 129 consecutive games, the second-longest streak in Bearcats' history, and started the last 77 contests.
Maxiell is drawing comparisons with former Pistons forward Rick Mahorn
Rick Mahorn
Derrick Allen Mahorn is a retired American NBA basketball player who, at 6'10", played power forward and center...
due to his burly size and ability to create inside presence.
On October 30, 2008, Maxiell agreed to a four year, $20 million deal.
Career highs
- Minutes 35:31 vs. Milwaukee BucksMilwaukee BucksThe Milwaukee Bucks are a professional basketball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. They are part of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1968 as an expansion team, and currently plays at the Bradley Center....
, March 25, 2007 - Points 28 vs. Washington Wizards, April 11, 2008
- Rebounds 16 vs. Houston Rockets, March 7, 2010
- Blocks 6 vs. Golden State Warriors, December 16, 2007
Regular season
|-| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | Detroit
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...
| 26 || 0 || 6.1 || .426 || .000 || .333 || 1.1 || .1 || .2 || .2 || 2.3
|-
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Detroit
| 67 || 8 || 14.1 || .500 || .000 || .526 || 2.8 || .2 || .4 || .9 || 5.0
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Detroit
| 82 || 7 || 21.6 || .538 || .000 || .633 || 5.3 || .6 || .3 || 1.1 || 7.9
|-
| 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" | Detroit
| 78 || 4 || 18.1 || .575 || .000 || .532 || 4.2 || .3 || .3 || .8 || 5.8
|-
| 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" | Detroit
| 76 || 29 || 20.4 || .511 || .000 || .574 || 5.3 || .5 || .5 || .5 || 6.8
|-
| 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" | Detroit
| 57 || 14 || 16.3 || .492 || .000 || .515 || 3.0 || .3 || .4 || .4 || 4.2
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 386 || 62 || 17.5 || .524 || .000 || .559 || 4.0 || .4 || .4 || .7 || 5.8
Playoffs
|-| align="left" | 2006–07
2007 NBA Playoffs
The 2007 NBA Playoffs was the postseason to the National Basketball Association's 2006–2007 season.There were four rounds of postseason action, all of them in a best-of-seven format, with teams seeded on a bracket. The team with the better record wasn't necessarily the basis of seeding teams in...
| align="left" | Detroit
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...
| 14 || 0 || 10.4 || .667 || .000 || .522 || 2.4 || .1 || .3 || .6 || 4.0
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
2008 NBA Playoffs
The 2008 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2007–08 season which ended with the Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics defeating the Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers 4–2....
| align="left" | Detroit
| 17 || 6 || 21.8 || .625 || .000 || .469 || 4.0 || .9 || .9 || 1.3 || 5.6
|-
| 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" | Detroit
| 4 || 0 || 16.0 || .500 || .000 || .556 || 3.3 || .5 || .2 || .2 || 3.8
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 35 || 6 || 16.6 || .626 || .000 || .500 || 3.3 || .6 || .6 || .9 || 4.7