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Naz Reid

Center · Minnesota Timberwolves · 6'9", 264 lb · Born Aug 26, 1999 · Asbury Park, New Jersey · Drafted Undrafted, 2019
6th Man of Year (2024)Cult heroUndraftedBig Jelly
NBAMinnesota TimberwolvesCenters
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In short

Naz Reid is a stretch-big and microwave scorer for the Minnesota Timberwolves and the 2024 NBA Sixth Man of the Year. Undrafted out of LSU in 2019, he became a cult hero in Minnesota — his name a citywide expression — and a valuable floor-spacing, shot-making center off the bench. He signed a five-year, $125 million extension in 2025.

Matchup model · next gameMedium confidenceFri, Nov 13
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Proj. points
13.6
range 10.9–16.3
Line 13.5
51%
to go over
Team win
63%
114–111
Poi 13.6 Lean overReb 6.2 Lean overAss 2.2 Lean overPRA 21.9 Lean under
Likely on himDerik Queen· 83 Rim protectionStrong defender
10+ pts88%15+ pts32%

Model lines Reid at 13.6 pts (range 10.9–16.3) vs a 13.5 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (51%).

Biggest edge: venue — home floor — small boost.

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An undrafted big who became Sixth Man of the Year — and a beloved Minnesota cult hero.

A New Jersey kid and one-and-done at LSU, Reid went undrafted in 2019 and signed a two-way deal with Minnesota.

🏫 LSU · undraftedTwo-way with MIN

He grew into a floor-spacing, microwave-scoring big and won the 2024 Sixth Man of the Year.

🏆 2024 6th ManStretch big

He signed a five-year, $125M extension and became a genuine cultural phenomenon — 'Naz Reid' a citywide catchphrase.

💰 5 yr / $125MCult hero

A big who plays like a flashy guard, he's the offensive spark of the Wolves' second unit.

13.6 ppg · .362 3PBench spark
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PPG
13.6
2025-26
RPG
6.2
per game
APG
2.2
per game
FG%
.456
.362 from three
LIFE

Roots & the rise

A floor-spacing, microwave-scoring big and beloved cult hero — the undrafted Sixth Man of the Year.

Nazreon 'Naz' Reid was born in Asbury Park, New Jersey and starred one season at LSU before going undrafted in 2019 and signing a two-way deal with Minnesota. He grew into one of the league's best backup bigs — a 6-foot-9 stretch center who can score in bunches and stretch the floor.

He won the 2024 NBA Sixth Man of the Year, signed a five-year, $125 million extension in 2025, and became a genuine cultural phenomenon in Minnesota, where 'Naz Reid' is used as a shared fan expression. A microwave scorer with a career-high 34 points, he's the offensive spark of the Wolves' second unit.

Sources: Wikipedia, NBA.com, Basketball-Reference, ESPN.

BEYOND THE GAME

Beyond the game

Reid's connection with Minnesota is one of the NBA's most charming: fans got '$20 Naz Reid' tattoos during the 2024 playoffs, a pizzeria posted 'Honk if you love Naz Reid,' and his name became a beloved local catchphrase. Nicknamed 'Big Jelly' from the New Jersey 'Jelly Fam' movement of flashy layups, he came up in Asbury Park raised by his mother, Anashia, with his sisters.

His family also knew tragedy — his sister Toraya was fatally shot in New Jersey in 2025. On the court, his identity is a big who 'plays like a flashy guard': he handles, shoots threes, and scores from all over, a skill set rare for his size that makes him one of the most valuable bench bigs in the league and a fan favorite for both his game and his story.

PERSONALITY

The person

A skilled, flashy stretch-big and microwave scorer — floor-spacing and instant offense off the bench.

Microwave scorerScores in bunches; a career-high 34-point night.
Stretch-fiveA 6-foot-9 big who shoots threes and handles like a guard.
Cult hero'Naz Reid' became a beloved citywide expression in Minnesota.
PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Stretch Big · Microwave
Temperament
Spark
Leadership
58/100
Scoring63
Playmaking42
Rebounding81
Perimeter D50
Rim protection81
Spacing64
Athleticism70
Clutch64
Stretch fiveSixth Man pedigreeMicrowave scorer
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

A flashy stretch-five

Reid's value is rare for a big: he handles, shoots threes, and scores in bunches, giving Minnesota an offensive punch off the bench that few backup centers can match. His Sixth Man award recognized that microwave scoring, and his floor-spacing lets the Wolves stagger lineups without losing offense behind Gobert.

STATS

Season by season

Per game

SeasonGPMINPTSREBASTFG%3P%
2025-267726.113.66.22.2.456.362

Source: Basketball-Reference.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Where he sits in history

2024NBA Sixth Man of the Year
Culture'Naz Reid' became a beloved citywide fan expression in Minnesota
PathUndrafted out of LSU in 2019; grew into a $125 million extension

Hardware

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Sixth Man of the Year (2024)
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated July 13, 2026

A floor-spacing microwave scorer on a long-term deal — bench offense and versatility for Minnesota.

On a five-year, $125 million extension, Reid gives the Wolves a skilled stretch-big who can score in bunches and stretch the floor. His shot-making and versatility make him one of the league's best bench bigs — and a beloved fan favorite.

Scoring / shot-makingHigh
Floor spacing (big)Strong
VersatilityRare
DefenseAverage

Contract

Deal
5 yr / $125M signed 2025
Role
Stretch big 6th man
Age
26 prime
Bottom line

An undrafted Sixth Man of the Year, a flashy stretch-five, and a citywide cult hero. One of the best bench bigs in the league — and Minnesota loves him for it.

FAQ

Quick answers

Did Naz Reid win Sixth Man of the Year?

Yes — in 2024, capping an undrafted-out-of-LSU rise into one of the league's best bench bigs.

Why is 'Naz Reid' a catchphrase in Minnesota?

He became a genuine cult hero — fans got 'Naz Reid' tattoos and use his name as a shared expression of local affection.

Was Naz Reid drafted?

No — he went undrafted in 2019, signed a two-way deal with Minnesota, and later earned a five-year, $125 million extension.