Jakim Donaldson

Jakim Nestekaya Donaldson (born September 3, 1983), nicknamed "The Machine",[1] is an American professional basketball player for Bnei Herzliya of the Israeli National League. He played college basketball for Edinboro University of Pennsylvania before playing professionally in Portugal, Spain, Israel and France.

Jakim Donaldson
Donaldson with ESSM Le Portel in February 2018
No. 14 – Bnei Herzliya
PositionPower forward / Center
LeagueIsraeli National League
Personal information
Born (1983-09-03) September 3, 1983
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
NationalityAmerican
Listed height2.04 m (6 ft 8 in)
Listed weight240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High schoolOliver (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
CollegeEdinboro (2001–2005)
NBA draft2005 / Undrafted
Playing career2005–present
Career history
2005–2006Barreirense
2006–2010Canarias
2010–2011Menorca
2011–2013Canarias
2013–2014Bnei Herzliya
2014–2018ESSM Le Portel
2018–2019Hapoel Be'er Sheva
2019–presentBnei Herzliya
Career highlights and awards

Early life and college career

Donaldson attended Oliver High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He played college basketball for Edinboro University of Pennsylvania's Fighting Scots.

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 Ciudad de La Laguna, both in LEB-2 and LEB Oro, on July 2010 he signed for Menorca Basquet to play in the ACB League. Menorca Basquet general manager said about him, "He has improved a lot since he arrived to Spain, with a high standard of professional ethics. We hope he keeps the improvement and his contribution to many fields of the game".[3]

One season later, Donaldson returned to Iberostar Canarias.[4]

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 Bnei Herzliya for the 2013–14 season.[7] In 28 games played for Herzliya, Donaldson averaged 10.6 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.4 steals per game.

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.[9] That season, Donaldson helped the team to promote to the LNB Pro A as the second seed.

In his fourth season with Le Portel, Donladson 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 Bnei Herzliya for a second stint, signing a one-year deal.[11]

Titles and awards

Titles
  • National competitions:

Awards

Career statistics
Correct as of 8 November 2010[13]
Season Team League GP MPG RPG APG PPG
2006–07 Canarias LEB-2 34 32:09 11.3 2 14.5
2007–08 Canarias LEB Oro 34 31:03 10 1.9 12.1
2008–09 Canarias LEB Oro 34 32:08 9.5 1.9 15.1
2009–10 Canarias LEB Oro 34 30:58 11.1 2.7 17.4
2010–11 Menorca ACB 34 25' 6.9 1.3 10.6
2012–13 Canarias ACB 34 23' 6 1.6 7.6
Playoffs Team League GP MPG RPG APG PPG
2006–07 Canarias LEB-2 9 35:27 10.9 1.8 22.9
2007–08 Canarias LEB Oro 2 34:58 7.5 1.0 9.0
2009–10 Canarias LEB Oro 8 34:14 10.1 2.4 18.8

References
  1. "Jugadores on fire: ¡cuidado que queman!" (in Spanish). ACB.com. 2010-11-25. Retrieved 2010-11-25.
  2. "Jakim Donaldson Named Spanish-LEB Gold Import of the Year". GoFightingScots.com. June 22, 2012. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
  3. "Donaldson: MVP llama a ACB" (in Spanish). ACB.com. 2010-07-27. Retrieved 2010-11-08.
  4. Jakim vuelve a casa CB Canarias August 12, 2011
  5. "Jakim Donaldson (Ciudad de La Laguna), MVP de la fase regular de la LEB Oro" (in Spanish). ACB.com. 2009-05-18. Retrieved 2010-11-08.
  6. "Adecco Oro: Donaldson, MVP por 2ª campaña seguida y Arteaga, mejor nacional" (in Spanish). ACB.com. 2010-04-25. Retrieved 2010-11-08.
  7. "Jakim Donaldson moves to Bnei Herzliya". Sportando.basketball. July 24, 2013. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
  8. "Le Portel adds size with Jakim Donaldson". Sportando.basketball. August 2, 2014. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
  9. "Jakim Donaldson extends with Le Portel". Sportando.basketball. May 5, 2015. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
  10. "רכש נוסף בנגב: ג'אקים דונאלדסון". basket.co.il (in Hebrew). September 18, 2018. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
  11. "ג'אקים דונאלדסון חתם לעונה הקרובה בהרצליה". ONE.co.il (in Hebrew). October 17, 2019. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
  12. "Jakim Donaldson, Jugador de la Jornada 7" (in Spanish). ACB.com. 2010-11-14. Retrieved 2010-11-15.
  13. "Estadísticas personales por trayectoria de Jakim Donaldson, competiciones FEB" (in Spanish). FEB.es. Retrieved 2010-11-08.
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