Ty Jerome is an American professional basketball player currently with the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA.
Born on July 8, 1997, in New York, he stands at 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 195 lbs (88 kg).
Jerome played college basketball for the University of Virginia, where he was part of the 2019 national championship team.
He was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2019 but was traded to the Phoenix Suns on draft night.
Jerome has also played for the Oklahoma City Thunder and Golden State Warriors before joining the Cavaliers in 2023.
Parents
Ty’s parents are Mark Jerome and Melanie Walker. Both played college basketball, with Mark at Lafayette and Melanie at Brandeis University.
Mark was also Ty’s coach for several years, known for being demanding and pushing Ty to play against older kids from a young age.
Melanie, known for her passion and involvement in Ty’s games, often supported him with her understanding of the sport.
The couple separated when Ty was six, which he believes helped his basketball career by allowing him to separate his relationship with his father from basketball.
Career
Jerome’s career in basketball began with his time at the University of Virginia, where he played from 2016 to 2019.
During his tenure, he was a key player and helped the Cavaliers win the 2019 NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championship.
Jerome was known for his shooting and playmaking abilities, which made him a valuable asset to the team.
Jerome was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 24th overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft but was traded to the Phoenix Suns on draft night.
He played for the Suns during the 2019-2020 season. In November 2020, Jerome was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
He spent two seasons with the Thunder, where he had some of his best performances, including a career-high average of 10.7 points per game in the 2020-2021 season.
In October 2022, Jerome was traded to the Golden State Warriors.
He played a limited role with the Warriors but was part of their roster during their 2022-2023 season.
In July 2023, Jerome signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers, marking a new chapter in his career.
He continues to contribute as a versatile shooting guard, known for his ability to play both guard positions and his shooting range, which makes him a valuable asset off the bench.
Jerome has shown the ability to create scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates, which is crucial for a player in his role.