BirthJanuary 311998

Jalen McDaniels

Jalen McDaniels, American basketball player

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When
Saturday, January 31 199828 years ago
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Era
20th century · 1990s
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Jalen McDaniels

At a glanceAI-assisted

Jalen McDaniels is an American professional basketball player who plays as a forward in the NBA. He was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in 2020 and has since played for multiple teams including the San Antonio Spurs and Brooklyn Nets.

Who they were

Jalen McDaniels, American basketball player

Early lifeAI-assisted

McDaniels was born on January 31, 1998, in San Bernardino, California. He played college basketball at San Diego State University from 2016 to 2020.

Path and careerAI-assisted

McDaniels was selected 27th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2020 NBA Draft. He has appeared in games for the Hornets, Spurs, and Nets, establishing himself as a versatile forward in professional basketball.

Why this date

Jalen McDaniels appears on our January 31 calendar for 1998 as a birth entry.

January 31 through the years

Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.

  1. 1998Jalen McDaniels
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  3. 2003Waterfall rail accident
  4. 2007Aqua Teen Hunger Force
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  6. 2013Torre Ejecutiva Pemex
  7. 2019Abdullah of Pahang
  8. 2020United Kingdom
  9. 2022Sue Gray, Baroness Gray of Tottenham
  10. 2023Boeing 747
  11. 2025Med Jets Flight 056

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January 31 1998 — 28 years ago, on a Saturday.

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