JaVale McGee is a professional basketball player, currently playing for the Vaqueros de Bayamón (BSN) and contracted with the Illawarra Hawks (NBL). Drafted 18th overall by the Washington Wizards in 2008 after playing college basketball for Nevada, McGee is a three-time NBA champion, winning titles with the Golden State Warriors (2017, 2018) and the Los Angeles Lakers (2020). The son of Olympic gold medalist Pamela McGee, he also earned a gold medal with the U.S. Olympic team in 2020.
In 1983, JaVale McGee's mother, Pamela McGee, won an NCAA Division I championship.
In 1984, JaVale McGee's mother, Pamela McGee, won her second NCAA Division I championship and an Olympic gold medal.
In 1985, JaVale McGee's father, George Montgomery, was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers.
On January 19, 1988, JaVale Lindy McGee was born. He later became a professional basketball player.
In 1997, JaVale McGee's mother, Pamela McGee, was drafted in the WNBA by the Sacramento Monarchs.
On March 23, 2001, Keon Clark recorded 12 blocks in a game.
On July 9, 2008, JaVale McGee signed a two-year, $2.4 million deal with the Washington Wizards.
In 2008, after averaging 14.3 points and 7.3 rebounds as a sophomore, McGee decided to hire an agent and declare for the NBA draft.
In 2009, JaVale McGee received an invite to the U.S. national team's mini-camp.
On January 9, 2010, JaVale McGee was fined $10,000 by the Wizards for participating in Gilbert Arenas' antics before a game against the Philadelphia 76ers.
On August 15, 2010, JaVale McGee was cut from Team USA after an uneven performance during the 2010 World Basketball Festival.
In 2010, JaVale McGee averaged over 10 points and eight rebounds with the Wizards.
On January 6, 2011, JaVale McGee was selected to participate in the 2011 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, finishing in second place. He also set a Guinness World Record for the most basketballs dunked in a single jump.
On March 15, 2011, JaVale McGee achieved his first career triple-double against the Chicago Bulls, recording 11 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 blocks. However, he received criticism for taking ill-advised shots and a technical foul for excessive celebration.
During the 2011 NBA lockout, JaVale McGee made comments about players being ready to 'fold' during negotiations, which were later denied but caused controversy.
In 2011, JaVale McGee averaged over 10 points and eight rebounds with the Wizards.
In 2011, during the NBA lockout, JaVale McGee visited the Philippines twice, participating in exhibition games and a basketball clinic.
On March 15, 2012, JaVale McGee, along with Ronny Turiaf, was traded to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Nenê.
On July 18, 2012, JaVale McGee re-signed with the Denver Nuggets on a four-year, $44 million contract.
In 2012, a bill was filed for JaVale McGee's Filipino citizenship to make him eligible to play for Smart Gilas.
On November 8, 2013, JaVale McGee sustained a stress fracture in his left tibia.
In 2013, JaVale McGee started the Juglife Foundation, an organization that brings awareness to drinking water and hydration, including hosting celebrity softball games and partnering with Hope 4 Kids International.
In 2013, JaVale McGee was announced to be starring in "Mom's Got Game", a reality TV show, with his mother. Also in 2013, Rudy Gobert was drafted by the Nuggets, surpassing McGee's armspan record.
On February 20, 2014, JaVale McGee's season ended when he underwent surgery to repair a stress fracture in his left tibia, which he sustained on November 8, 2013.
On October 29, 2014, JaVale McGee made his return for the Nuggets, recording two points and two rebounds in the season-opening victory over the Detroit Pistons.
In 2014, JaVale McGee was asked again by Gilas Pilipinas to take part as a naturalized player for the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain.
On February 19, 2015, JaVale McGee was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers along with other assets in exchange for Cenk Akyol.
On August 13, 2015, JaVale McGee signed with the Dallas Mavericks.
On January 5, 2016, JaVale McGee recorded season highs of 13 points and 11 rebounds in a double-overtime victory over the Sacramento Kings.
On July 8, 2016, JaVale McGee was waived by the Dallas Mavericks.
On September 16, 2016, JaVale McGee signed with the Golden State Warriors.
In 2016, during the Warriors' championship season, JaVale McGee experimented with a vegan diet, which led to him committing to it full-time the following year, 2017.
On March 31, 2017, JaVale McGee had 13 points and a season-best five blocked shots in a victory over the Houston Rockets.
On August 1, 2017, JaVale McGee re-signed with the Warriors on a one-year contract.
In 2017, JaVale McGee won his first NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors.
In the summer of 2017, JaVale McGee transitioned to a full-time vegan diet after observing positive results during the Warriors' 2016-17 championship season.
In June 2018, JaVale McGee won his second straight championship after the Warriors defeated the Cavaliers in the NBA Finals.
On July 10, 2018, JaVale McGee signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.
In 2018, JaVale McGee secured his second consecutive NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors.
In 2018, JaVale McGee, under the moniker Pierre, released his self-titled debut album.
On March 22, 2019, JaVale McGee had career highs of 33 points and 20 rebounds against the Brooklyn Nets.
During the 2019 season, JaVale McGee played in 68 games for the Lakers, averaging 6.6 points and 5.7 rebounds.
On November 23, 2020, JaVale McGee was traded from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
In 2020, JaVale McGee and Keldon Johnson were announced as replacements for Bradley Beal and Kevin Love on the U.S. Olympic team.
In 2020, JaVale McGee co-produced the song "Available" with Poo Bear and HARV on Justin Bieber's record, Changes.
In 2020, JaVale McGee won his third NBA championship as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers and also won a gold medal with the U.S. Olympic team.
In 2020, JaVale McGee won his third NBA championship as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers.
On March 25, 2021, JaVale McGee was traded to the Denver Nuggets.
On August 7, 2021, JaVale McGee won an Olympic gold medal with the U.S. team, becoming the first mother and son to win gold medals in Olympic history alongside his mother, Pamela McGee.
On August 16, 2021, JaVale McGee signed with the Phoenix Suns.
On July 9, 2022, JaVale McGee signed with the Dallas Mavericks.
On August 29, 2023, JaVale McGee was waived by the Dallas Mavericks.
On September 2, 2023, JaVale McGee signed with the Sacramento Kings, matching his mother in playing for professional basketball franchises in Dallas, Los Angeles, and Sacramento.
On January 31, 2025, JaVale McGee signed with Vaqueros de Bayamón of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional.
On August 1, 2025, JaVale McGee signed with the Illawarra Hawks of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL) for the 2025–26 season.
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