BIO: Jock Landale was born in Geelong (VIC) and grew up in nearby Corio. As a junior he began playing basketball with the Geelong basketball program and although he drifted away from basketball as a junior, a extreme growth spurt that saw him grow almost a full foot from year 9 to year 12 saw him return to the game. He attended Geelong Grammar School as a teenager where he performed well enough at various state level tournaments to receive a offer from St Mary’s College in California.
Jock Landale made his NBL debut with the Melbourne United at 25 years of age. He scored 10 points in his first game.
After multiple seasons trying to get import Casey Prather back onto the court, both United and Prather mutually agreed to terminate the second season of his contract. Melbourne would then rejig their roster by adding Jack White (via Duke University) and Japanese star Yudai Baba (one-year deal), who signed with the team on an NBL Special Restricted Player contract. The team also re-signed team captain Chris Goulding (three-year deal), David Barlow (one year deal), Mason Peatling (three year deal) and Sam McDaniel (one year deal). United would rely on their local talent this season, signing Scotty Hopson (via Europe) as their lone import for the season and, as their last move, was able to sign Australian Boomers forward Jock Landale (one-year deal) mere weeks prior to the season tip-off, after his Lithuania contracted was voided due to Covid Travel Restrictions.
During the first month of the season, United lost rookie Jack White (9.1 points and 5.9 rebounds), who was a strong pick for the rookie of the year award, when he suffered a season-ending Achilles injury against Cairns. With White requiring 12 months of rehabilitation, retired centre David Andersen was signed as an injury replacement player.
Another injury hit when Chris Goulding (15.7 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2 assists) was ruled out for the majority of February 2021. As United battled through the injury bug, Jock Landale (16.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.5 blocks) would lead Melbourne in scoring as the team finished in first place (28-8). Melbourne would then face Victorian rivals, the South East Melbourne Phoenix as their semi finals opponents but with the Victorian lockdown keeping both team’s out of the state, their semi finals series began in empty arenas in held in Sydney.
The two Melbourne team’s split the first two games playing at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena before returning to Melbourne to play the deciding game three with the winner going on to face the Perth Wildcats in the Grand Final. After trailing 32-15 early in the second quarter, Melbourne’s defence locked in to hold South East Melbourne to just 42 points the rest of the night while scoring 69 themselves. With Landale (27 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 blocks) equalling his season-high for points, shooting 11-13 from the floor and a perfect 3/3 from beyond, United came away with the victory (84-74).
In the same game, Goulding (14 points) notched up his 350th game while Mitch McCarron (11 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists), Scotty Hopson (9 points and 6 boards), and Jo Lual-Acuil (8 points and 3 rebounds) all played important roles in the win. Reuben Te Rangi (22 points) and Mitch Creek (19 points) were key contributors for the Phoenix.
Due to the border restrictions by the Western Australian state government the Perth Wildcats (the lower seed) hosted the first two games of the Grand Final series. In game one, Landale posted 17 points, seven rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks in a 73–70 win. Landale then helped the team take a 2–0 series lead after logging a double-double with 12 points and 17 rebounds.
While the Wildcat’s remained competitive without their injured superstar Bryce Cotton United would win both games in Perth and return to Melbourne to host the third game (United would have also hosted the fourth and fifth games had they not already won the series by the third game).
Landale (15 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks) continued to rack up stats in every category, making him a obvious winner of the Finals MVP.
A sold-out 5,000-strong crowd at John Cain Arena (the maximum allowed within Covid restrictions) witnessed United defeat Perth (81-76) in what would be Melbourne’s sixth championship and their second under the United branding.
Jock Landale played one season in the NBL. He averaged 16.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 41 NBL games.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Dan Boyce is a die-hard Sydney Kings fan who grew up in Melbourne during the roaring 90's of Australian Basketball and spent far too much time collecting Futera NBL Basketball cards.
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 |
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2020-21 | 25 | Melbourne | 28-8 (1) | 41 | 1,130.0 | 676 | 320 | 96 | 79 | 241 | 24 | 61 | 79 | 95 | 259 | 474 | 55% | 59 | 150 | 39% | 99 | 139 | 71% | 63% | 61% | 27 | Totals | 41 | 1130 | 676 | 320 | 96 | 79 | 241 | 24 | 61 | 79 | 95 | 259 | 474 | 54.6% | 59 | 150 | 39.3% | 99 | 139 | 71.2% | 63% | 61% | 27 |
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 |
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2020-21 | 25 | Melbourne | 28-8 (1) | 41 | 27.6 | 16.5 | 7.8 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 5.9 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 6.3 | 11.6 | 55% | 1.4 | 3.7 | 39% | 2.4 | 3.4 | 71% | 63% | 61% | 27 | Total | 41 | 27.6 | 16.5 | 7.8 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 5.9 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 6.3 | 11.6 | 54.6% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 39.3% | 1.4 | 3.7 | 71.2% | 63% | 61% | 27 |
POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 27 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
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Landale was selected to play for Australia at the 2020 Olympics (Japan) where after defeating Nigeria (84–67), Italy (86-83) and Germany (89–76). Behind the offensive firepower of Patty Mills (19 points), Australia defeated Argentina (97–59) the team would advance to the semi finals. There they lost to a star studded US team (97–78) which featured Kevin Durant (23 points), Devin Booker (20 points) and Jayson Tatum (11 points). Mills (20 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists) was again the top scorer for Australia. This set up a game against Slovenia for the bronze medal, where Luka Doncic (22 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists) and Mills (42 points, 3 rebounds, and 9 assists) led their respective countries in scoring, with Mills and the Boomers winning the bronze medal (107-93) and making history by securing Australias first ever medal at a major FIBA tournament. Joe Ingles (16 points and 9 rebounds), Nick Kay (6 points, 5 rebounds and 4 steals in 30 minutes) and Landale (14 points and 5 rebounds) were also key contributors in the medal winning game.
In 2024, Landale was selected as a part of the 22-player Boomers squad that prepared for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
YEAR | AGE | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% |
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2020 | 25 | 6 | 131 | 77 | 28 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 29 | 54 | 53.7% | 5 | 12 | 41.7% | 14 | 19 | 73.7% |
2019 | 24 | 8 | 148 | 50 | 27 | 6 | 4 | 23 | 13 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 39 | 51.3% | 7 | 15 | 46.7% | 3 | 6 | 50.0% | Total | 18 | 392 | 185 | 90 | 29 | 31 | 59 | 23 | 16 | 23 | 21 | 74 | 133 | 56% | 13 | 29 | 45% | 24 | 39 | 62% |
YEAR | AGE | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% |
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2020 | 25 | 6 | 21.8 | 12.8 | 4.7 | 2.2 | 2.0 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 2.3 | 4.8 | 9.0 | 53.7% | 0.8 | 2.0 | 41.7% | 2.3 | 3.2 | 73.7% |
2019 | 24 | 8 | 18.5 | 6.3 | 3.4 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 2.9 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 2.5 | 4.9 | 51.3% | 0.9 | 1.9 | 46.7% | 0.4 | 0.8 | 50.0% | Total | 18 | 21.8 | 10.3 | 5.0 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 4.1 | 7.4 | 56% | 0.7 | 1.6 | 45% | 1.3 | 2.2 | 62% |
After going undrafted in the 2018 NBA draft, Landale signed with the Atlanta Hawks for NBA Summer League. Landale also played for the Milwaukee Bucks in 2019 Las Vegas Summer League.
Landale played 179 games in the NBA. He averaged 5.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1 assists per game over his NBA career.
NBA TRANSACTIONS:
- August 19, 2021: Signed a multi-year contract with the San Antonio Spurs.
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December 8, 2021: Assigned to the Austin Spurs of the G-League.
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December 12, 2021: Recalled from the Austin Spurs of the G-League.
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June 30, 2022: Traded by the San Antonio Spurs with Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks for Danilo Gallinari, a 2023 1st round draft pick ( was later selected), a 2025 1st round draft pick ( was later selected), a 2026 1st round draft pick ( was later selected) and a 2027 1st round draft pick ( was later selected). Conditional 2023 1st-rd pick is CHO own 2025 1st-rd pick is ATL own 2026 1st-rd pick is a right to swap 2027 1st-rd pick is ATL own
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July 6, 2022: Traded by the Atlanta Hawks to the Phoenix Suns for cash. Atlanta also received a trade exception.
Season | Team | PTS | AST | STL | BLK | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% |
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1 | 0 | 86% | 82% | 63% | 97% | ||||||
2 | 0 | 27 | 6 | 3 | 5 | ||||||
Total | 259 | 474 | 54.6% | 59 | 150 | 39.3% |
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% |
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2022-23 | 27 | Phoenix | C | 69 | 4 | 979 | 456 | 280 | 68 | 119 | 161 | 16 | 30 | 59 | 126 | 178 | 337 | 53% | 21 | 84 | 25% | 79 | 105 | 75% | 59% | 56% |
2021-22 | 26 | San Antonio | C | 54 | 1 | 589 | 265 | 138 | 45 | 63 | 75 | 10 | 14 | 31 | 53 | 101 | 204 | 50% | 29 | 89 | 33% | 34 | 41 | 83% | 60% | 57% |
2021-22 | 26 | San Antonio | C | 54 | 1 | 589 | 265 | 138 | 45 | 63 | 75 | 10 | 14 | 31 | 53 | 101 | 204 | 50% | 29 | 89 | 33% | 34 | 41 | 83% | 60% | 57% |
2022-23 | 27 | Phoenix | C | 69 | 4 | 979 | 456 | 280 | 68 | 119 | 161 | 16 | 30 | 59 | 126 | 178 | 337 | 21 | 84 | 79 | 105 | 59% | 56% | |||
2023-24 | 28 | Houston | C | 56 | 3 | 763 | 274 | 172 | 65 | 88 | 84 | 20 | 33 | 31 | 74 | 106 | 206 | 10 | 40 | 52 | 65 | 58% | 54% | |||
2021-22 | 26 | San Antonio | C | 54 | 1 | 589 | 265 | 138 | 45 | 63 | 75 | 10 | 14 | 31 | 53 | 101 | 204 | 50% | 29 | 89 | 33% | 34 | 41 | 83% | 60% | 57% |
2022-23 | 27 | Phoenix | C | 69 | 4 | 979 | 456 | 280 | 68 | 119 | 161 | 16 | 30 | 59 | 126 | 178 | 337 | 21 | 84 | 79 | 105 | 59% | 56% | |||
2023-24 | 28 | Houston | C | 56 | 3 | 763 | 274 | 172 | 65 | 88 | 84 | 20 | 33 | 31 | 74 | 106 | 206 | 10 | 40 | 52 | 65 | 58% | 54% | Total | 179 | 8 | 2331 | 995 | 590 | 178 | 270 | 320 | 46 | 77 | 121 | 253 | 385 | 747 | 52% | 60 | 213 | 28% | 165 | 211 | 78% |
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% |
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2021-22 | 26 | San Antonio | C | 54 | 1 | 10.9 | 4.9 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 3.8 | 50% | 0.5 | 1.6 | 33% | 0.6 | 0.8 | 83% | 60% | 57% |
2022-23 | 27 | Phoenix | C | 69 | 4 | 14.2 | 6.6 | 4.1 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 2.3 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 2.6 | 4.9 | 53% | 0.3 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 59% | 56% | ||
2023-24 | 28 | Houston | C | 56 | 3 | 13.6 | 4.9 | 3.1 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 3.7 | 51% | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 58% | 54% | Total | 179 | 8 | 13.0 | 5.6 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 4.2 | 52% | 0.3 | 1.2 | 28% | 0.9 | 1.2 | 78% |
Landale began his professional career in 2018 with Belgrade-based side Partizan. In the ABA League, Landale averaged 12 points and 5.6 rebounds, and was named to the All-ABA League Team for his performances.
Landale travelled to Lithuania to play with EuroLeague side Žalgiris Kaunas in 2019 where he averaged 11 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.1 assist in his sole campaign for the side.
Landale began getting noticed by NBA team's during his junior year in college, when he averaged 16.9 points and 9.5 rebounds to lead St Mary’s to the 2017 NCAA Tournament and was subsequently named to the All-West Coast Conference First Team.
The next season, Landale averaged 21.5 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks as he was named West Coast Conference Player of the Year before declaring for the NBA Draft.
- 1x time NBL Finals MVP (2021)
- 1x All-NBL First Team- LKL champion (2020)
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King Mindaugas Cup winner (2020)
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Serbian Cup winner (2019)
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All-Adriatic League Team (2019)
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Consensus second-team All-American (2018)
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WCC Player of the Year (2018)
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2× First-team All-WCC (2017, 2018)
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AP Honorable Mention All-American (2017)
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