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Nassir Little
	Little with the Portland Trail Blazers in 2022
No. 5 – Sioux Falls Skyforce
Position	Power forward / small forward
League	NBA G League
Personal information
Born	February 11, 2000 (age 24); Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight	220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school	Oakleaf; (Orange Park, Florida); Orlando Christian Prep; (Orlando, Florida);
College	North Carolina (2018–2019)
NBA draft	2019: 1st round, 25th overall pick
	Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers
Playing career	2019–present
Career history
2019–2023	Portland Trail Blazers
2023–2024	Phoenix Suns
2024–present	Sioux Falls Skyforce
Career highlights and awards
	McDonald's All-American (2018); McDonald's All-American Game MVP (2018);
	Stats at NBA.com
	Stats at Basketball Reference

Nassir Shamai Little (/nəˈsɪər/ nə-SEER;^[1] born February 11, 2000) is an American professional basketball player for the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the NBA G League. Little finished his high school career as one of the top-ranked players in his class, having led Orlando Christian Prep to consecutive Florida state championships. The small forward played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels and was selected in the first round of the 2019 NBA draft by the Portland Trail Blazers.

Early life

Little played his freshman and sophomore seasons (2014–16) at Oakleaf High School then transferred to Orlando Christian Prep, where he played for the rest of his high school career. In his junior and senior season (2016–18), he led Orlando Christian Prep to back-to-back Florida state titles.^[2] Little stood out during the McDonald's All-American Game in 2018 as he posted 28 points and 5 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal, to lead the West past the East and claim the most valuable player (MVP) award. He also won MVP honors at the Jordan Brand Classic after putting up 24 points in 25 minutes. Thus he joined LeBron James as only the second player to win MVP honors at both high school All-American games.^[3] Little was ranked the second-best high school prospect of 2018 by the recruiting service Rivals.^[4]

College recruiting information
Name	Hometown	High school / college	Height	Weight	Commit date
Nassir Little SF	Orange Park, FL	Orlando Christian Prep (FL)	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)	215 lb (98 kg)	Oct 4, 2017
Nassir Little SF	Star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 95
Overall recruiting rankings: Rivals: 2 247Sports: 2 ESPN: 6
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources: "North Carolina 2018 Basketball Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved June 4, 2018. "2018 North Carolina Tar Heels Recruiting Class". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 4, 2018. "2018 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved June 4, 2018.

College career

Little committed to play for North Carolina on October 4, 2017.^[5] He made his debut for the Tar Heels on November 6, 2018, recording 7 points, 3 assists, and 2 blocks during North Carolina's 78–67 victory over Wofford.^[6] Little scored a career-high 23 points to go along with 6 rebounds and 3 assists as North Carolina defeated Virginia Tech 103–82.^[7]

At the conclusion of his freshman season, Little announced his decision to forgo his collegiate eligibility and declare for the 2019 NBA draft, where he was projected to be a first-round selection.^[8]

Professional career

Portland Trail Blazers (2019–2023)

On June 20, 2019, the Portland Trail Blazers drafted Little with the 25th overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft.^[9] On July 1, 2019, Little officially signed with the Blazers.^[10]

On February 1, 2021, Little scored a career-high 30 points to go along with 6 rebounds, 2 blocks, 1 assist and 1 steal.^[11]

On January 27, 2022, Little suffered a left shoulder labral tear.^[12] Four days later, the Trail Blazers announced he would undergo surgery and would miss the rest of the season.^[13] On May 10, Little underwent abdominal surgery on his left side.^[14]

On October 17, 2022, it was announced Little agreed on a four-year, $28 million contract extension with the Trail Blazers.^[15] In mid-April 2023, Little underwent abdominal surgery on his right side.^[16]

Phoenix Suns (2023–2024)

On September 27, 2023, Little, alongside Grayson Allen, Jusuf Nurkić, and Keon Johnson was traded to the Phoenix Suns as part of a three-team trade that sent Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks and Jrue Holiday, Toumani Camara, Deandre Ayton, and a 2029 first-round draft pick to the Portland Trail Blazers.^[17]

On August 27, 2024, Little was waived by the Suns.^[18]

Sioux Falls Skyforce (2024–present)

On September 24, 2024, Little signed with the Miami Heat,^[19] but was waived on October 19.^[20] On October 28, he joined the Sioux Falls Skyforce.^[21]

Career statistics

Legend
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

NBA

Regular season


Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2019–20	Portland	48	5	11.9	.430	.237	.636	2.3	.5	.3	.3	3.6
2020–21	Portland	48	2	13.3	.467	.350	.800	2.7	.5	.1	.3	4.6
2021–22	Portland	42	23	25.9	.460	.331	.734	5.6	1.3	.6	.9	9.8
2022–23	Portland	54	4	18.1	.442	.367	.717	2.6	.9	.4	.4	6.6
2023–24	Phoenix	45	2	10.2	.460	.300	.850	1.7	.5	.2	.2	3.4
Career		237	36	15.8	.452	.330	.735	2.9	.7	.3	.4	5.5