2020-2021 NBL Depth Charts
May 19, 2021
Brandon Paul
- Nationality: USA
- Date of Birth: 30/04/91
- Place of Birth: Gurnee, Illinois (USA)
- Position: SG
- Height (CM): 193
- Weight (KG): 90
- Junior Assoc:
- College: Illinois (2009–2013)
- NBL DEBUT: 14/03/21
- AGE AT DEBUT: 29
- LAST NBL GAME: 6/06/21
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 30
- NBL History: Adelaide 2021
- Championships: 0
- None
BIO: Brandon Paul was born in Gurnee, Illinois (USA).
NBL EXPERIENCE
Brandon Paul made his NBL debut with the Adelaide 36ers at 29 years of age. He scored 25 points in his first game.
After finishing seventh with a 12-16 record and missing the playoffs the previous season, Adelaide parted ways with long-time head coach Joey Wright despite time remaining on his contract, with his departure coming amid allegations of abuse and bullying from former players. Former Perth assistant Conner Henry was appointed as his replacement, while co-captain Kevin White (to Perth), Harry Froling (to Brisbane) and Obi Kyei (released) departed, with Jack McVeigh, Brendan Teys, Daniel Dillon and Alex Mudronja among those retained.
Henry rebuilt the roster around Daniel Johnson, who signed a new three-year deal, adding Next Star Josh Giddey, Sunday Dech (via Illawarra), former NBA guard Donald Sloan, Isaac Humphries, Keanu Pinder (via Warsaw) and import Tony Crocker.
Adelaide started the season 4-2 before COVID-19 disruptions resulted in the NBL Cup being held in Melbourne. Sloan (9 points and 3 assists across 6 games) was moved to the bench and subsequently granted a mutual release, with Jeremy Kendle signed as an interim replacement. As the Sixers struggled during the NBL Cup and fell from third place to seventh, Kendle was released and former San Antonio Spurs guard Brandon Paul (via Zhejiang) was signed on February 18 for the remainder of the season.
Paul (13.7 points, 5 rebounds, and 1.3 steals across 20 games) arrived in Sydney in late February but was required to complete immigration and travel requirements followed by 14 days of quarantine before joining the team. He missed Adelaide’s opening 16 games as a result of joining the team mid-season and then completing quarantine, rather than through injury, before playing every one of the team’s remaining 20 games.
‘I’m looking forward to the opportunity and to contributing every way I can with the 36ers,’ said Paul.
Paul’s NBL debut came against Perth at John Cain Arena on March 14, where he came off the bench and made six three-pointers on his way to a season-high 25 points and 3 rebounds. Adelaide led by as much as 26 points before Perth stormed back to win 97-88, with Giddey (14 points, 8 rebounds, 13 assists, and 2 steals) and Johnson (14 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists) supporting Paul, while Bryce Cotton (34 points, 3 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 steals) led the Wildcats.
Six days later Paul (20 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal) produced another strong performance against South East Melbourne, scoring 15 points in the fourth quarter and hitting a three-pointer which put Adelaide ahead by seven with 1:35 remaining. The Phoenix scored the final seven points of regulation before winning 96-89 in overtime, with Giddey (15 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists) and Johnson (15 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists) helping Adelaide, while Ben Moore (23 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 blocks) led South East Melbourne.
Paul suffered his only injury concern of the season two days later against Perth at RAC Arena, hurting his ankle late in Adelaide’s 92-82 loss after finishing with 8 points, 1 rebound, and 4 assists. Johnson (19 points and 8 rebounds) and Crocker (13 points and 2 blocks) led Adelaide, while Cotton (36 points, 6 assists, and 3 steals) starred for Perth. The ankle injury did not cost Paul a game, with him returning for Adelaide’s next game against Cairns six days later.
After coming off the bench in his first four appearances, Paul made his first start against Illawarra at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on April 3 and finished with 10 points as the 36ers snapped a five-game losing streak with an 84-72 victory. Johnson (26 points and 15 rebounds) and Giddey (13 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists) led Adelaide, while Justinian Jessup (17 points and 3 blocks) was Illawarra’s leading scorer, with Paul remaining in the starting lineup for every game for the remainder of the season.
Paul continued his improved form against Perth on April 10, making five three-pointers and finishing with 20 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal as Adelaide led from start to finish in an 83-68 victory which snapped the Wildcats’ nine-game winning streak. Johnson (28 points and 8 rebounds) and Giddey (13 points, 6 rebounds, and 13 assists) were also instrumental, while John Mooney (18 points, 14 rebounds, and 4 assists) led Perth.
Paul’s best game of the season came against Cairns at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on May 4, where he finished with 18 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals as the 36ers defeated the Taipans 92-76 and improved to 12-16 to remain in the playoff race. Johnson (15 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists) and Giddey (15 points and 6 assists) helped Adelaide build a 24-point lead, while Majok Deng (16 points and 6 rebounds) led Cairns.
Paul produced his second-highest scoring performance of the season against Sydney at Qudos Bank Arena on May 16, finishing with 21 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals, but the Kings defeated Adelaide 85-75. Johnson (23 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 block) and McVeigh (12 points and 5 rebounds) provided support, while Jarell Martin (20 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists) led Sydney.
Johnson (19.4 points and 7.1 rebounds across 36 games) remained Adelaide’s leading scorer and was named co-MVP alongside Giddey (10.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 7.6 assists across 28 games), who led the NBL in assists and won Rookie of the Year. Humphries (13.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks across 19 games) suffered a left foot injury in late February which sidelined him for almost two months before returning on April 24, but recurring foot soreness eventually ruled him out for the remainder of the season in May.
Adelaide closed its season against Melbourne at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on June 6, where Paul (14 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists), Crocker (27 points and 5 rebounds) and Johnson (18 points and 13 rebounds) led the 36ers, while Jock Landale (19 points and 9 rebounds) and Scotty Hopson (19 points) led United to a 102-80 victory, leaving Adelaide seventh with a 13-23 record.
Brandon Paul played one season in the NBL. He averaged 13.7 points, 5 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 20 NBL games.
NBL TOTAL STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 30 | Adelaide | 13-23 (7) | 20 | 576 | 274 | 99 | 51 | 15 | 84 | 26 | 5 | 35 | 46 | 92 | 222 | 41% | 50 | 134 | 37% | 40 | 51 | 78% | 56% | 53% | 25 | Totals | 20 | 576 | 274 | 99 | 51 | 15 | 84 | 26 | 5 | 35 | 46 | 92 | 222 | 41.4% | 50 | 134 | 37.3% | 40 | 51 | 78.4% | 56% | 53% | 25 |
NBL PER GAME STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 30 | Adelaide | 13-23 (7) | 20 | 28.8 | 13.7 | 5.0 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 4.2 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 4.6 | 11.1 | 41% | 2.5 | 6.7 | 37% | 2.0 | 2.6 | 78% | 56% | 53% | 25 | Total | 20 | 28.8 | 13.7 | 5.0 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 4.2 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 4.6 | 11.1 | 41.4% | 2.5 | 6.7 | 37.3% | 2.0 | 2.6 | 78.4% | 56% | 53% | 25 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 25 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
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NBA EXPERIENCE
Paul played 64 games in the NBA. He averaged 2.3 points, 1.1 rebounds, and 0.6 assists per game over his NBA career.
NBA TRANSACTIONS:
- July 25, 2016: Signed a multi-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers
- October 24, 2016: Waived by the Philadelphia 76ers.
- October 26, 2016: Became a free agent after his Philadelphia 76ers waiver.
- July 14, 2017: Signed a contract with the San Antonio Spurs
- January 20, 2018: Assigned to the Austin Spurs of the G-League.
- January 21, 2018: Recalled from the Austin Spurs of the G-League.
- March 2, 2018: Assigned to the Austin Spurs of the G-League.
- March 3, 2018: Recalled from the Austin Spurs of the G-League.
- July 31, 2018: Waived by the San Antonio Spurs.
- August 2, 2018: Became a free agent after his San Antonio Spurs waiver.
| Season | Team | PTS | AST | STL | BLK | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 79% | 84% | 90% | 67% | ||||||
| 2 | 0 | 25 | 5 | 3 | 2 | ||||||
| Total | 92 | 222 | 41.4% | 50 | 134 | 37.3% |
NBA TOTAL STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | TEAM | POS | GP | GS | MINS | PTS | TRB | AST | ORB | DRB | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 26 | San Antonio | SG | 64 | 2 | 576 | 147 | 68 | 37 | 6 | 62 | 25 | 7 | 29 | 58 | 55 | 127 | 43% | 15 | 54 | 28% | 22 | 43 | 51% | 50% | 49% | Total | 64 | 2 | 576 | 147 | 68 | 37 | 6 | 62 | 25 | 7 | 29 | 58 | 55 | 127 | 43% | 15 | 54 | 28% | 22 | 43 | 51% |
NBA PER GAME STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | TEAM | POS | GP | GS | MINS | PTS | TRB | AST | ORB | DRB | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 26 | San Antonio | SG | 64 | 2 | 9.0 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 2.0 | 43% | 0.2 | 0.8 | 28% | 0.3 | 0.7 | 51% | 50% | 49% | Total | 64 | 2 | 9.0 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 2.0 | 43% | 0.2 | 0.8 | 28% | 0.3 | 0.7 | 51% |
COLLEGE
Brandon Paul played four NCAA seasons at Illinois from 2009–10 through 2012–13, appearing in 138 games and finishing his career tied for third in program history in games played while becoming one of the most statistically complete guards in school history.
Paul’s role grew immediately as a freshman in 2009–10, when he averaged 7.8 points and 3.1 rebounds in 18.9 minutes per game, giving Illinois an early two-way contributor in the backcourt rotation.
As a sophomore in 2010–11, he played all 34 games and increased his production to 9.0 points per game, reached double figures 13 times, led Illinois in steals at 1.1 per game, and was second on the team in assists at 2.1 per game, with a season-high 23 points against Purdue on February 13, 2011.
Paul broke out as a full-time starter as a junior in 2011–12, leading Illinois in scoring (14.7 ppg), assists (2.9 apg), and steals (1.4 spg) while earning third-team All-Big Ten (coaches), honorable mention All-Big Ten (media), Academic All-Big Ten, and NABC Division I All-District 7 second-team recognition.
The signature game of his Illinois career came on January 10, 2012, when Paul erupted for 43 points in a 79–74 win over No. 5 Ohio State, a performance noted as the third-highest single-game scoring total in Illini history, with his eight made three-pointers tied to a school record.
As a senior in 2012–13, Paul served as a team captain and was voted team MVP, then led Illinois to the 2012 Maui Invitational championship and was named tournament MVP after scoring 20 points in the title-game win over Butler.
In that 2012–13 season, he earned third-team All-Big Ten honours again and added multiple late-season highlights, including a 25-point performance capped by a buzzer-beating game-winner against Minnesota in the Big Ten Tournament on March 14, 2013.
Paul helped Illinois reach the Round of 32 in the 2013 NCAA Tournament, and in the second round against Miami on March 24, 2013 he scored 18 points in the Wolverines’ 63–59 loss that ended the season.
He closed his Illinois career ranked eighth on the school’s all-time scoring list with 1,654 points, fourth in made free throws (401), seventh in made three-pointers (211), and fourth all-time in assists (499), while also being credited by Illinois as just the second player in program history to reach career milestones of 1,500 points, 500 rebounds, 300 assists, and 100 steals.
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