Jakim Donaldson
Bnei Herzliya | |
2014–2018 | ESSM Le Portel |
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2018–2019 | Hapoel Be'er Sheva |
2019–2021 | Bnei Herzliya |
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Jakim Nestekaya Donaldson (born September 3, 1983), nicknamed "The Machine",
Early life and college career
Donaldson attended
Donaldson finished his college career as Edinboro's all-time leading rebounder (1,100), ranks third in blocked shots (185) and tenth in career scoring (1,355 points).[2]
Professional career
In 2005, Donaldson started his professional career with the Portuguese team Barreirense Basket.
After playing four seasons in Spain with
One season later, Donaldson returned to
Donaldson has been named LEB Oro Most Valuable Player three times – in 2009, 2010 and 2012.[5][6]
On July 24, 2013, Donaldson signed with the Israeli team
On August 2, 2014, Donaldson signed a one-year deal with the French team ESSM Le Portel.[8]
On May 5, 2015, Donaldson signed a one-year contract extension with Le Portel.
In his fourth season with Le Portel, Donaldson helped the team to reach the 2018 FIBA Europe Cup Quarterfinals, where they eventually lost to the Bakken Bears.
On September 18, 2018, Donaldson signed a one-year deal with Hapoel Be'er Sheva of the Israeli Premier League.[10] In 36 games played for Be'er Sheva, he finished the season as the league second-leading rebounder with 9.4 per game, to go with 11.3 points, 3 assists and 1.1 steals per game. Donaldson helped Be'er Sheva reach the 2019 Israeli League Playoffs, where they eventually were eliminated by Hapoel Jerusalem in the Quarterfinals.
On October 17, 2019, Donaldson returned to
Titles and awards
Titles
- National competitions:
- Ciudad de La Laguna: 2006/2007.
- Iberostar Canarias: 2012.
- Iberostar Canarias and promotion to Liga ACB.
Awards
- LEB Oro MVP: 2011–2012.
- 1 ACB MVP of the week, 7th week: 2010–2011.[12]
- 1 ACB 5th on the rebounds leaders :2012–2013.
Career statistics
- Correct as of 8 November 2010[13]
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References
- ^ "Jugadores on fire: ¡cuidado que queman!" (in Spanish). ACB.com. November 25, 2010. Retrieved November 25, 2010.
- ^ "Jakim Donaldson Named Spanish-LEB Gold Import of the Year". GoFightingScots.com. June 22, 2012. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
- ^ "Donaldson: MVP llama a ACB" (in Spanish). ACB.com. July 27, 2010. Retrieved November 8, 2010.
- ^ Jakim vuelve a casa CB Canarias August 12, 2011
- ^ a b "Jakim Donaldson (Ciudad de La Laguna), MVP de la fase regular de la LEB Oro" (in Spanish). ACB.com. May 18, 2009. Retrieved November 8, 2010.
- ^ a b "Adecco Oro: Donaldson, MVP por 2ª campaña seguida y Arteaga, mejor nacional" (in Spanish). ACB.com. April 25, 2010. Retrieved November 8, 2010.
- ^ "Jakim Donaldson moves to Bnei Herzliya". Sportando.basketball. July 24, 2013. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
- ^ "Le Portel adds size with Jakim Donaldson". Sportando.basketball. August 2, 2014. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
- ^ "Jakim Donaldson extends with Le Portel". Sportando.basketball. May 5, 2015. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
- ^ "רכש נוסף בנגב: ג'אקים דונאלדסון". basket.co.il (in Hebrew). September 18, 2018. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
- ^ "ג'אקים דונאלדסון חתם לעונה הקרובה בהרצליה". ONE.co.il (in Hebrew). October 17, 2019. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
- ^ "Jakim Donaldson, Jugador de la Jornada 7" (in Spanish). ACB.com. November 14, 2010. Retrieved November 15, 2010.
- ^ "Estadísticas personales por trayectoria de Jakim Donaldson, competiciones FEB" (in Spanish). FEB.es. Retrieved November 8, 2010.