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Stephen Zimmerman is an American professional basketball player, known for his collegiate career at UNLV and his time with the Orlando Magic in the NBA.
Stephen Zimmerman had NBA G League experience with the Erie Bayhawks during the 2016-17 season while affiliated with the Orlando Magic.
Stephen Zimmerman was acquired by the South Bay Lakers as an affiliate player in the 2017-18 season, after signing with the LA Lakers.
The Orlando Magic signed rookie center Stephen Zimmerman, their 41st overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft. He played with the team during the 2016-17 season.
Zimmerman was identified as a top player for Vegas Elite Basketball and was a significant talent during his high school years, with the program competing in the Nike EYBL circuit.
Stephen Zimmerman was traded to the Westchester Knicks as part of his journey in the NBA G League, where he discussed the value of the UNLV coaching staff and his basketball development.
Stephen Eric Zimmerman Jr. is an American professional basketball player for Bambitious Nara of the B.League.
Stephen Eric Zimmerman Jr. was born on September 9, 1996, in Hendersonville, Tennessee. He established himself as a prominent basketball talent during his high school career at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. There, he led the Gaels to four consecutive state championships, an unprecedented achievement at the large-school level in Nevada history. His high school tenure also saw him accumulate 114 career wins, making him the winningest player in the school’s history. During his senior year in 2014-15, Zimmerman achieved averages of 14.7 points, 10.1 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.2 steals, and 2.4 blocks per game. His performance earned him selections to prestigious events such as the McDonald’s All-American Game and the Jordan Brand Classic. After high school, Zimmerman committed to play college basketball for UNLV.
Zimmerman played one season for the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels during the 2015-16 academic year. As a freshman, he participated in 26 games, starting 24 of them. He averaged 10.5 points, a team-high 8.7 rebounds, and a team-high 1.96 blocks over 26.2 minutes per game. He was ranked second in blocked shots and third in rebounding within the Mountain West Conference. He recorded double-digit scores in 17 games, including a career-high 21 points against New Mexico on February 2. Additionally, he achieved double-figure rebounds 13 times, with a career-best 16 boards against Utah State on January 19. Following his successful freshman year, Zimmerman declared for the NBA Draft on March 28, 2016, foregoing his remaining three years of college eligibility.
His professional career began when he was selected by the Orlando Magic as the 41st overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft on June 23, 2016. He officially signed with the Magic on July 7, 2016. During his rookie season, Zimmerman also had multiple assignments with the Erie BayHawks, the Magic’s D-League affiliate. He appeared in 19 NBA games for the Magic, averaging 1.2 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 5.7 minutes per game. The Magic waived Zimmerman on July 4, 2017. He subsequently played for various G League teams, including the South Bay Lakers and Westchester Knicks, and has since played internationally for teams such as Telekom Baskets Bonn, Basketball Nymburk, Cairns Taipans, and Bambitious Nara.
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