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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 10: Jameer Nelson Jr. #17 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on in the first half of a 2025 NBA Summer League game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 10, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Ian Maule/NBAE via Getty Images)
Jameer Nelson Jr. is coming off a solid season for the Austin Spurs in the G League.
He finished the year with averages of 11.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 47.1% from the field in 30 games (five starts).
Nelson Jr. also had an even better stint with the Stockton Kings when he appeared in 14 Tip-Off Tournament Games this season (averaging 18.1 points per contest).
Nelson Jr. Added To Stockton Kings
GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JULY 05: Jameer Nelson Jr. #17 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on against the Miami Heat during the second half in a California Classic summer league game at Chase Center on July 05, 2025 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
This week, Nelson Jr. was claimed by the G League affiliate of the Sacramento Kings.
Stockton Kings Staff wrote: “The Stockton Kings, the defending 2024‑25 NBA G League Champions and the G League affiliate of the Sacramento Kings, announced today that they have acquired Jameer Nelson Jr. from the available player pool. In a corresponding move, Stockton has traded center Daniel Batcho to the Salt Lake City Stars in exchange for the returning player rights to forward Kaiser Gates and center Kavion Pippen.”
GettyLAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 10: Jameer Nelson Jr. #17 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on in the first half of a 2025 NBA Summer League game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 10, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/NBAE via Getty Images)
Nelson Jr.’s Background
The 24-year-old played his college basketball for George Washington, Delaware and TCU.
During his fourth year (at Delaware), Nelson Jr. had averages of 20.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.4 steals per contest while shooting 44.5% from the field.
GettyLUBBOCK, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 20: Jameer Nelson Jr. #4 of the TCU Horned Frogs handles the ball during the second half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at United Supermarkets Arena on February 20, 2024 in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)
Nelson Jr. is also the son of Jameer Nelson.
The 2009 NBA All-Star is most known for his time with the Orlando Magic, but also had stints with the Denver Nuggets, New Orleans Pelicans, Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons and Boston Celtics over 14 seasons.
His career averages were 11.3 points, 3.0 rebounds and 5.1 assists per contest while shooting 43.6% from the field and 36.8% from three-point range in 878 games.
During the 2009 season, Nelson was with the Magic when they reached the NBA Finals.
GettyDALLAS, TX – FEBRUARY 20: Jameer Nelson #14 of the Orlando Magic at American Airlines Center on February 20, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Sacramento Kings This Season
GettySACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 05: Head coach Doug Christie of the Sacramento Kings walks the side of the court during their game against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Golden 1 Center on March 05, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
As for the NBA Kings, they have had a very tough season, as the 15th seed in the Western Conference with a 14-50 record in 64 games.
They are in the middle of a three-game losing streak (and winners of two of their last ten).
On Sunday night, the Kings will host the Chicago Bulls.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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