Reggie Jordan
Reginald Jordan | |
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| Born | January 26, 1968 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Basketball player, coach, trainer |
| Years active | 1993–2010 (player), 2010–2012 (coach), 2022–present (assistant coach) |
| Known for | Professional basketball career in NBA, CBA, Greek league, Mexican league; coaching in Mexico |
Reginald Jordan (born January 26, 1968) is a retired American professional basketball player and coach. A native of Chicago, Illinois, he completed his high school education at Proviso East High School located in Maywood, Illinois. Standing at , he played as a guard during his collegiate career at Southwestern Junior College and later at New Mexico State University. Although he was not selected in the NBA draft, Jordan established a successful career in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA), securing two league titles with the Yakima Sun Kings and the Sioux Falls Skyforce. Additionally, he spent two seasons competing in Greece's premier basketball league during the 1994–95 and 2002 seasons.
Between 1993 and 2000, Jordan participated in six NBA seasons, representing teams such as the Los Angeles Lakers, Atlanta Hawks, Portland Trail Blazers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Washington Wizards. His CBA tenure also included stints with the Grand Rapids Hoops and the Rockford Lightning. Across 186 NBA appearances, Jordan’s personal best scoring performance was 28 points for the Lakers in February 1994 while signed on a 10-day contract. In 1996, he received recognition by being named to both the All-CBA First Team and All-Defensive Team.
Jordan joined the inaugural roster of the Rayos de Hermosillo in 2009, concluding his professional playing career after five seasons in Mexico with retirement announced in May 2010. Following his playing days, he transitioned into coaching, leading the Fuerza Regia de Monterrey from 2010 to 2012. Subsequently, he worked as a basketball trainer based in Chicago. In 2022, Jordan accepted a position as assistant coach for the Ensenada Lobos competing in the Circuito de Baloncesto del Pacífico (CIBAPAC).