Jason Maxiell

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Jason Maxiell
File:Maxiell warmup.jpg
Maxiell with the Detroit Pistons in 2008
Stockton Kings
TitleAssistant coach
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (1983-02-18) February 18, 1983 (age 43)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High schoolNewman Smith (Carrollton, Texas)
CollegeCincinnati (2001–2005)
NBA draft2005: 1st round, 26th overall pick
Drafted byDetroit Pistons
Playing career2005–2017
PositionPower forward / center
Number54
Career history
Playing
2005–2013Detroit Pistons
2013–2014Orlando Magic
2014–2015Charlotte Hornets
2015–2016Tianjin Ronggang
2016–2017Acıbadem Üniversitesi
Coaching
2025–presentStockton Kings (assistant)
Career highlights
  • 2× Second-team All-Conference USA (2004, 2005)
  • Conference USA Sixth Man of the Year (2002)
  • Conference USA All-Freshmen Team (2002)
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Stats at Basketball Reference
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Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

Jason Dior Maxiell (born February 18, 1983) is an American former professional basketball player best known for his tenure with the Detroit Pistons from 2005 to 2013. He currently serves as an assistant coach for the Stockton Kings of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the University of Cincinnati and professionally in the NBA, China, and Turkey before retiring on August 4, 2017.

College career

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After graduating from Newman Smith High School in 2001, Maxiell played college basketball for the University of Cincinnati from 2001 to 2005 where he was coached by Bob Huggins. After earning Conference USA Sixth Man and All-Freshmen team honors as a freshman, Maxiell earned All-Conference USA second team honors in both his junior and senior years. As a senior in 2004–05, 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.

Maxiell finished 13th on Cincinnati's career scoring list with 1,566 points (13th in Conference USA history) and second on the UC career chart for blocked shots with 252 (4th in C-USA). He also played 129 consecutive games, the second-longest streak in Bearcats’ history, and started the last 77 contests.[1]

Professional career

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NBA career

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File:Jason Maxiell dunk Pistons vs Warriors 2009.jpg
Maxiell slam dunking against the Golden State Warriors

Maxiell was selected by the Detroit Pistons with the 26th overall pick in the 2005 NBA draft. On July 5, 2005, he signed his rookie scale contract with the Pistons. On October 31, 2008, he signed a four-year contract extension with the Pistons worth $20 million, keeping him under contract with the franchise until the end of the 2012–13 season.[2] On June 29, 2012, he exercised his $5 million player option, returning to the Pistons for the 2012–13 season.[3]

On July 18, 2013, Maxiell signed with the Orlando Magic to a reported two-year, $5 million contract.[4][5] On July 4, 2014, he was waived by the Magic.[6]

On September 28, 2014, Maxiell signed with the Charlotte Hornets.[7]

Overseas career

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On August 10, 2015, Maxiell signed with Tianjin Ronggang of the Chinese Basketball Association.[8]

In June 2016, Maxiell was signed by Tropang TNT of the Philippine Basketball Association to be the team's import for the 2016 PBA Governors' Cup.[9][10][11] However, on June 17, 2016, Maxiell was declared ineligible for the 2016 Governors' Cup after failing to make the height limit of 6 feet 5 inches. Maxiell was officially measured at 6'5 11/16" (6 feet 5.6875 inches).[12]

On January 30, 2017, Maxiell signed with the second-tier Turkish team Acıbadem Üniversitesi.[13]

Retirement

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On August 4, 2017, Maxiell signed a contract with the Detroit Pistons, which allowed him to retire as a member of the Pistons.[14]

Coaching career

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On October 23, 2025, Maxiell was hired to serve as an assistant coach for the Stockton Kings of the NBA G League.[15]

Career statistics

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Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high
 *  Led the league

College

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2001–02 Cincinnati 35 3 20.9 .552 – .585 6.8 .1 .7 1.5 8.1
2002–03 Cincinnati 29 27 30.3 .445 .000 .672 6.7 .4 .4 1.5 11.9
2003–04 Cincinnati 32 32 28.6 .500 .000 .681 6.9 1.3 .7 2.1 13.6
2004–205 Cincinnati 33 33 31.4 .543 .400 .645 7.7 .8 1.0 2.7 15.3
Career 129 95 27.6 .507 .286 .653 7.0 .7 .7 1.9 12.1

NBA

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Regular season

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2005–06 Detroit 26 0 6.1 .426 .000 .333 1.1 .1 .2 .2 2.3
2006–07 Detroit 67 8 14.1 .500 .000 .526 2.8 .2 .4 .9 5.0
2007–08 Detroit 82* 7 21.6 .538 .000 .633 5.3 .6 .3 1.1 7.9
2008–09 Detroit 78 4 18.1 .575 .000 .532 4.2 .3 .3 .8 5.8
2009–10 Detroit 76 29 20.4 .511 .000 .574 5.3 .5 .5 .5 6.8
2010–11 Detroit 57 14 16.3 .492 .000 .515 3.0 .3 .4 .4 4.2
2011–12 Detroit 65 42 22.6 .478 .000 .547 5.1 .6 .5 .8 6.5
2012–13 Detroit 72 71 24.8 .446 .000 .621 5.7 .8 .4 1.3 6.9
2013–14 Orlando 34 13 14.4 .448 .000 .484 2.5 .3 .2 .6 3.2
2014–15 Charlotte 61 0 14.4 .422 .000 .577 3.3 .3 .3 .7 3.3
Career 618 188 18.4 .495 .000 .564 4.2 .4 .4 .8 5.6

Playoffs

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2007 Detroit 14 0 10.4 .667 .000 .522 2.4 .1 .3 .6 4.0
2008 Detroit 17 6 21.8 .625 .000 .469 4.0 .9 .9 1.3 5.6
2009 Detroit 4 0 16.0 .500 .000 .556 3.3 .5 .3 .3 3.8
Career 35 6 16.6 .626 .000 .500 3.3 .6 .6 .9 4.7

References

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  2. ^ Pistons announce re-signing of forward Maxiell
  3. ^ Jason Maxiell picks up options, remains with the Pistons
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  5. ^ Jason Maxiell to sign two-year, $5 million contract with Magic
  6. ^ Magic Waive Jason Maxiell
  7. ^ Hornets Sign Maxiell
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  11. ^ Jason Maxiell to sign in Philippines
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  14. ^ Jason Maxiell retires as member of Pistons
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  • Career statistics from NBA.com · Basketball Reference
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