Stephen Zimmerman

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Stephen Eric Zimmerman Jr. (born September 9, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for the South Bay Lakers of the NBA G League. He played one season of college basketball for UNLV before being selected with the 41st overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft by the Orlando Magic.

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High school career

Zimmerman attended Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he led the Gaels to four straight state championships, becoming the only player in Nevada history to accomplish the feat at the large-school level. His 114 career wins also made him the winningest player in school history. As a senior in 2014-15, Zimmerman averaged 14.7 points, 10.1 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.4 blocks per game. He subsequently earned selection to the McDonald's All-American Game and the Jordan Brand Classic.

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College career

Zimmerman played one season of college basketball for UNLV. As a freshman in 2015-16, he played in 26 games (24 starts) and averaged 10.5 points, a team-high 8.7 rebounds and a team-high 1.96 blocks in 26.2 minutes per game. He ranked second in the Mountain West Conference in blocked shots and third in rebounding. He scored in double figures 17 times, including a career-high 21 points on February 2 against New Mexico. He pulled down 10+ rebounds 13 times, including a career-best 16 boards on January 19 against Utah State.

On March 28, 2016, Zimmerman declared for the NBA draft, forgoing his final three years of college eligibility.

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Professional career

Orlando Magic (2016-2017)

On June 23, 2016, Zimmerman was selected by the Orlando Magic with the 41st overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft. On July 7, 2016, he signed with the Magic. During his rookie season, Zimmerman had multiple assignments with the Erie BayHawks, the Magic's D-League affiliate. He also played in 19 games with Orlando, averaging 1.2 points, 1.8 rebounds and 5.7 minutes per game. On July 4, 2017, he was waived by the Magic.

South Bay Lakers (2017-present)

On August 9, 2017, Zimmerman signed with the Los Angeles Lakers. On October 9, 2017, he was waived by the Lakers. He would later be acquired by the South Bay Lakers of the NBA G League as an affiliate player of Los Angeles.