Jordan Walsh
American basketball player (born 2004)
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Jordan E. Walsh (born March 3, 2004) is an American professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Arkansas Razorbacks. He was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2022 class. Drafted in the second round of the 2023 NBA Draft, Walsh won a championship as a rookie with the 2023–24 Boston Celtics.
Walsh with the Boston Celtics in 2024 | |
| No. 27 – Boston Celtics | |
|---|---|
| Position | Small forward |
| League | NBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 3, 2004 |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
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| College | Arkansas (2022–2023) |
| NBA draft | 2023: 2nd round, 38th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Sacramento Kings |
| Playing career | 2023–present |
| Career history | |
| 2023–present | Boston Celtics |
| 2023–2024 | →Maine Celtics |
| Career highlights | |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Early life and high school career
Walsh grew up in DeSoto, Texas and initially attended Faith Family Academy in Dallas, Texas. He averaged 18 points, 11 rebounds, five assists, 2.4 steals and 2.3 blocks per game and was named class 4A All-State as a junior.[1] Walsh transferred to Link Academy in Branson, Missouri prior to the start of his senior year.[2] He averaged 15.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists in his only season at Link.[3] Walsh was selected to play in the 2022 McDonald's All-American Boys Game during the season.[4]
Recruiting
Walsh was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2022 class, according to major recruiting services.[5][6] ESPN analyst Paul Biancardi rated him as the best two-way player in the 2022 class.[7] Walsh committed to playing college basketball for Arkansas over offers from Texas, Memphis, Arizona State, and Kansas.[8]
| Name | Hometown | School | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Walsh SF |
DeSoto, TX | Link Academy (MO) | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | Oct 14, 2021 | |
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  247Sports: ESPN: (92) | ||||||
| Overall recruit ranking: Rivals: 25 247Sports: 20 ESPN: 11 | ||||||
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College career
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Walsh entered his freshman season at Arkansas as starting wing.[9] Midway through the season he was moved to the bench as a key reserve.[10] Eventually, thanks to his length and athleticism, Walsh moved back to the starting lineup and became one of Arkansas' key defenders. In his lone season for Arkansas, Walsh averaged 7.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game. On April 19, 2023, he declared for the 2023 NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility.[11] Walsh later decided to remain in the draft.[12]
Professional career
Walsh was selected by the Sacramento Kings with the 38th overall pick in the second round of the 2023 NBA draft, then subsequently traded to the Boston Celtics[13] and on July 6, 2023, he signed a four-year, $7.6 million contract with Boston.[14]
On January 17, 2024, Walsh made his NBA debut in a 117–98 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, collecting four rebounds in the final three minutes of play.[15] On February 4, Walsh scored his first two NBA points in a 131–91 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies at TD Garden.[16] Walsh became an NBA champion when the Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks in five games in the 2024 NBA Finals. Throughout his first two-years in the league, he's been constantly assigned to the Maine Celtics of the NBA G League.[17][18]
After a series of particularly good performances in games in late November 2025, Walsh earned the nickname, "The Garbageman," coined by his teammate, Derrick White.[19] On December 4, 2025, Walsh recorded a career-high of 22 points on 8-of-8 shooting with three rebounds and four assists in the 146–101 victory over the Washington Wizards.[20]
Career statistics
| 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 |
| † | Won an NBA championship |
NBA
Regular season
Playoffs
College
Personal life
Walsh has alopecia universalis, an autoimmune condition which prevents the growth of hair on the body.[21]