Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is the detailed profile for Gerald Henderson Jr.:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Jerome McKinley “Gerald” Henderson Jr.
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth (DOB): December 9, 1987
  • Hometown: Merion Station, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
  • Weight: 215 lb (98 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
  • Shoe Size: 13 (US)
  • Jersey Number: 15, 9, 12 (varied by team)
  • Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward
  • High School: Episcopal Academy (Merion, Pennsylvania)
  • College: Duke University (2006–2009)
  • NBA Draft:
    • Year: 2009
    • Round: 1
    • Pick: 12
    • Team: Charlotte Bobcats
  • Teams Played For:
    • Charlotte Bobcats / Hornets (2009–2015)
    • Portland Trail Blazers (2015–2016)
    • Philadelphia 76ers (2016–2017)
  • Championship Rings: 0
  • Kids: 1 daughter
  • Siblings:
    • Jade Henderson (sister)
    • Gerald Henderson Sr. (father, former NBA player)

Player Archetype / Play Style

Gerald Henderson Jr. was an athletic two-way shooting guard whose archetype fit the mold of a slashing wing scorer rather than a pure spot-up specialist. Defensively, he often took standard perimeter assignments at the two and could bother opposing guards with his strength, lateral quickness, and effort, giving coaches a dependable on-ball option even if he was not an elite playmaker on that end. Offensively, he did most of his work attacking closeouts, cutting into open space, finishing in traffic, and rising into mid-range pull-ups, with his scoring peaking when he played downhill and stayed aggressive. At 6’5″ and 215 pounds, he had a strong frame, good burst, and above-the-rim athleticism that suited physical wing play. Overall, his game was built on controlled aggression: he pressured defenses off the dribble, brought steady energy on the perimeter, and contributed as a solid rotation guard who could score, defend his position, and play within structure.

Sources:
basketball-reference.com — Gerald Henderson Jr. player page
nba.com — Gerald Henderson player profile
sports-reference.com — Gerald Henderson college profile