American · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Born 2 December 1997Elite defensive wing and key member of Atlanta Hawks' young core whose athleticism and improving scoring make him a versatile two-way asset.
De'Andre James Hunter was born on 2 December 1997 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and faced early hardship when his father, Aaron Hunter Sr., died when De'Andre was just seven, prompting his older brother Aaron Jr. to step up and take on additional parental responsibilities alongside their mother, Priscilla, whom Hunter has credited as the rock of the family. He attended Friends' Central School in Wynnewood before committing to the University of Virginia. Hunter played two seasons at Virginia, developing into one of the finest two-way wings in college basketball, and was named ACC and NABC Defensive Player of the Year in 2019, helping the Cavaliers win the national championship that same year with a series of clutch performances throughout the tournament. The Los Angeles Lakers selected Hunter fourth overall in the 2019 NBA Draft before immediately trading his rights to the Atlanta Hawks, where he spent six seasons developing into a reliable three-and-D forward known for his versatility on both ends of the court. Hunter was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2025 before moving to the Sacramento Kings in 2026, continuing his career as a dependable wing defender and floor-spacing scorer whose game has been shaped by the family resilience he showed from a young age.
NCAA Championship with Virginia, versatile wing defender
Selected fourth overall in 2019, he has developed into one of the NBA's most versatile defensive wings, capable of guarding 1-through-4 positionally, making him a matchup weapon for the Hawks.
Did You Know?How They Played
Two-way wing, strong defender, developing offensive game
Lasting Impact
Promising two-way wing with defensive versatility
Career Honours
- NCAA Champion 2019 (Virginia)
| Club | Period | Apps | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Hawks | 2019–2024 | — | #12 |
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