Drafted in the second round by the Denver Nuggets in 2018, Jarred Vanderbilt has spent eight seasons finding his place in the NBA. Now, he's a key defender and rising fashion figure with the Lakers.

In 2023, Vanderbilt signed a four-year, $48M contract extension to remain with the club after arriving via trade with the Utah Jazz. His fourth year is a player option for the 2027-28 season.

Jarred Vanderbilt's season stats In 36 regular-season games with the Lakers, Vanderbilt averaged 4.1 points and 5.1 rebounds in 16.1 minutes a game while shooting 48.8% from the field.

Apr 6, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) gestures after his team scores against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center.

Drafted in the second round by the Denver Nuggets in 2018, Jarred Vanderbilt has spent eight seasons finding his place in the NBA. Now, he's a key defender and rising fashion figure with the Lakers.