Quick Info
| Profession | Professional basketball player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 09/11/2000 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Birthplace | Birmingham, Alabama, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Trendon Watford
17/08/2026
Trendon Watford agreed to a one-year deal with the New Orleans Pelicans after the Philadelphia 76ers declined his $2.8 million option for the 2026-27 season in June. He is the Pelicans' new veteran frontcourt depth option. Reports describe the deal as worth about $2.9 million.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Trendon Nelson Watford is an American professional basketball player who is currently under contract with the New Orleans Pelicans of the NBA. He played his high school basketball in the Birmingham, Alabama area and later played college basketball at LSU. |
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| Early Life | He was a standout high school player in Birmingham, Alabama, and was twice named Alabama Mr. Basketball and Alabama Gatorade Player of the Year. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
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| Weight | 244 lb (111 kg) |
| Position | Power Forward / Guard-Forward |
| Jersey Number | 9 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Mountain Brook High School, Mountain Brook, Alabama |
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| College | LSU |
Family
| Father | Ernest Watford, who coached him in high school |
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| Mother | Belinda Watford |
Career
| NBA Draft | Undeclared in the 2021 NBA Draft; signed as an undrafted free agent |
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| NBA Debut | 14/11/2021 |
| Current Contract | One-year deal with the New Orleans Pelicans signed in August 2026, reported at about $2.9 million |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His father coached him in high school and played him on the perimeter rather than near the post. | |
| 2. He had a career-high 27 points in a single NBA game. | |
| 3. He recorded a career-high 10 assists in a November 2025 game. |
