TJ Shorts II

Position:
PG
Height:
175 cm
Weight:
73 kg
Age:
27 yo (1997 October 15)
Birth place:
California, United States of America
Citizenship:
American
This Fenerbahce vs Paris Prediction Sounds Wild… (URBONUS)

2025-04-19

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Gytis Blazevicius, and Augustas Suliauskas break down the Fenerbahce vs. Paris Basketball playoff series, and explore why the EuroLeague newcomers could deliver the biggest upset of the postseason. You can follow Urbonus on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podbean and wherever you get your podcasts.
Top EuroLeague players on expiring contracts 2025

2025-04-18

While the EuroLeague playoffs are about to deliver another high-stakes, drama-filled weeks, plenty of action is already underway off the court. Behind the scenes, front offices are preparing for a busy summer as several top-tier players approach the end of their contracts. BasketNews takes a closer look at the EuroLeague stars set to become unrestricted free agents this offseason.
All-EuroLeague First Team has been announced

2025-04-18

Euroleague Basketball has announced the 2024–25 All-EuroLeague First Team, which recognizes five of the most outstanding performers from an unforgettable season. These elite players combined high-level production with leadership, consistency, and highlight-reel performances that shaped the storylines of the campaign.
Paris Might’ve Gifted Olympiacos Their Nightmare Matchup (URBONUS)

2025-04-16

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Gytis Blazevicius & Augustas Suliauskas break down Paris’ overlooked strength that overwhelmed Real Madrid, setting up a potential nightmare playoff matchup for Olympiacos. They also share their predictions for the final Play-In clash. You can follow Urbonus on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean and wherever you get your podcasts.
TJ Shorts after guiding Paris to EuroLeague playoffs: 'We can compete with anybody'

2025-04-15

TJ Shorts and Paris Basketball extended their Cinderella story in the EuroLeague. The French team beat Real Madrid in the Play-In and secured the No. 7 seed that granted Paris a ticket to the EuroLeague playoffs in their debut season. Paris star TJ Shorts led the way for his team, as he finished the game with 23 points (7/12 2PT, 1/5 3PT, 6/7 FT), 2 rebounds, 9 assists, 3 turnovers, and 27 PIR.
T.J. Shorts believes in Paris' chances to make the Final Four

2025-04-15

Paris Basketball will take on Real Madrid today in a pivotal play-in showdown to determine who advances to the EuroLeague playoffs as the seventh seed, with a quarter-final matchup against Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul on the line.
EuroLeague Play-In Predictions: Can Zvezda Pull Off a Surprise? (URBONUS)

2025-04-14

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas & Gytis Blazevicius share their EuroLeague Play-In predictions, including whether Crvena Zvezda can pull off a surprise run from the 10th seed. You can follow Urbonus on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean and wherever you get your podcasts.
Osman’s Extension & PAO’s Next Big Move (URBONUS)

2025-04-10

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Gytis Blazevicius react to Cedi Osman’s contract extension with Panathinaikos, reveal an unheard detail about Kendrick Nunn’s new deal, and dive into what could be Panathinaikos’ next major signing.

You can follow Urbonus on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean and wherever you get your podcasts.
Tiago Splitter compares T.J. Shorts to NBA Legend

2025-04-09

Paris Basketball has caught the attention of many with their outstanding performance in the EuroLeague this season. Leading the charge is their guard, T.J. Shorts II, who has established himself as one of Europe's top point guards and a strong contender for the EuroLeague MVP title.
We Picked Our All-EuroLeague Teams

2025-04-05

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Augustas Suliauskas, and Gytis Blazevicius unveil their All-EuroLeague Team selections, break down the flaws in the voting system, and engage in a heated MVP debate. You can follow Urbonus on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean and wherever you get your podcasts.
TJ Shorts talks nearing triple-double vs. PAO, Kendrick Nunn, Iisalo’s NBA move

2025-03-30

TJ Shorts II, the dynamic point guard for Paris Basketball, has been making waves in the EuroLeague with his exceptional performances and leadership on the court. ​Already a legit MVP candidate, Shorts put the icing on the cake with his near triple-double performance last Friday when Paris downed reigning EuroLeague champs Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens (101-98) to record their 18th win in 32 games.
TJ Shorts is the MVP of Euroleague Round 32

2025-03-29

TJ Shorts was on the brink of history last night in Athens where he was just a rebound away from becoming the 4th player in Euroleague history to achieve a triple-double. Shorts will take the honors of Euroleague Round 32 MVP after boasting 36 PIR. Shorts scored 20 points on 7/16 FG (5/6 FT, 6/12 2PT, 1/4 3PT), dishing out 14 assists (4 TO) and catching 9 rebounds (8 DEF).
New Grizzlies coach: Switch off your phones and meet Tuomas Iisalo (1)

2025-03-28

He has never been on Instagram. Although he had a Twitter account a couple of years ago, he eventually quit. It was his primary source for links and quality articles, but he decided to deactivate it. He observed that it was gradually undermining his ability to focus. Something fundamental in his life.
Ettore Messina makes unusual comment on TJ Shorts

2025-03-19

Paris Basketball returned to winning ways in the EuroLeague on Tuesday night, defeating EA7 Emporio Armani Milan 92-79 in Round 30. TJ Shorts led the charge with a stellar performance, finishing with 24 points, 10 assists, six rebounds, two steals, and 37 PIR.
This EuroLeague MVP Race Is Super Close…

2025-03-16

URBONUS’ Gytis Blazevicius & Augustas Suliauskas rank all the EuroLeague MVP candidates by putting them in a tier list. Episode partner: Full URBONUS episodes are available on all major audio platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/67Qozfzo6tbAg8KOppRSP9
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TJ Shorts on Paris-NBA paradox, pregame dances, F4 picks and why he's Europe's top PG

2025-03-14

At halftime on Thursday night, it looked like Paris Basketball was cruising to their 17th EuroLeague win. Up by 16 points against Zalgiris Kaunas on the road, things were going their way. But the home team had other plans.
EuroLeague clutch players: Ranking the best and worst this season

2025-01-20

Clutch moments often define a basketball season, and the EuroLeague is no exception, with stars stepping up when the game is on the line. This analysis focuses on how the league's top players who most frequently take these shots perform in those high-pressure scenarios, offering a closer look at their impact in the final two minutes of close games.
BasketNews Players Survey: MVP, breakout player, best coach, All-EuroLeague team

2024-12-23

BasketNews is thrilled to present the EuroLeague Players Mid-Season Survey for the second consecutive year, highlighting standout performances from the first half of the 2024-25 season.
TJ Shorts out vs. Real Madrid due to illness

2024-12-17

Paris Basketball finds themselves short-handed before a thrilling encounter in Adidas Arena against Real Madrid. According to L'Equipe, TJ Shorts will not play tonight against Los Blancos due to illness. This marks Paris' first game in the EuroLeague without Shorts in their 12-man roster.
T.J. Shorts talks stellar Paris season and his career path, reacts to Bartzokas praise

2024-12-06

Paris Basketball and its star T.J. Shorts have been the Cinderella story of the current EuroLeague season. The French club is the current EuroLeague leader with a 10-3 record, while Shorts averages 18.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, 7.9 assists, and 22.4 PIR per game.
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EuroLeague

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
24/25 Paris Basketball 27:14 51.9%
214/412
38.8%
29/75
73.3%
142/194
2.7
2.2/0.5
7.5 1 2.2 0.1 0.6 2.3 6.6 18.8 23.1 35 »

EuroCup

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
23/24 Paris Basketball 26:01 55.6%
134/241
26.4%
18/68
76.6%
92/120
3.4
2.8/0.6
7.3 1.9 1.7 0.1 0.8 2.1 5.4 18 23.4 23 »

Basketball Champions League

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
22/23 Telekom Baskets Bonn 30:10 47.2%
93/197
37.2%
22/59
77.5%
79/102
3.7
3.2/0.5
6.8 1.4 2.8 0.1 - 2.2 - 19.5 16.8 17 »
Date Team Opponent Score MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF
83-78 28 75%
6/8
20%
1/5
50%
2/4
2
2/0
7 1 3 0 0 2 7 17 21
73-81 30 58.3%
7/12
20%
1/5
85.7%
6/7
2
2/0
9 0 3 0 0 3 9 23 27
72-63 23 37.5%
3/8
0%
0/2
100%
4/4
1
1/0
7 0 0 0 0 1 3 10 13
105-104 28 60%
6/10
50%
3/6
100%
3/3
1
1/0
10 2 6 0 0 5 4 24 23
98-101 29 50%
6/12
25%
1/4
83.3%
5/6
9
8/1
14 2 4 0 1 3 9 20 36
101-100 30 43.8%
7/16
0%
0/2
71.4%
5/7
2
2/0
10 0 2 0 1 1 5 19 19
92-79 29 53.3%
8/15
50%
1/2
71.4%
5/7
6
4/2
10 2 2 1 0 1 7 24 37
83-81 27 35.3%
6/17
100%
1/1
75%
6/8
2
2/0
4 2 5 0 2 1 9 21 17
79-91 22 54.5%
6/11
0%
0/1
87.5%
7/8
1
1/0
5 1 5 0 0 3 9 19 20
83-87 28 56.3%
9/16
0%
0/1
80%
4/5
1
1/0
8 0 0 0 1 2 9 22 28
93-88 27 40%
6/15
100%
3/3
75%
6/8
3
3/0
3 0 0 0 0 1 6 27 27
77-83 26 85.7%
6/7
0%
0/1
100%
4/4
4
3/1
6 3 1 0 0 2 9 16 33
73-90 26 58.3%
7/12
-
0/0
50%
1/2
4
3/1
9 2 0 0 1 3 6 15 26
91-82 24 66.7%
6/9
0%
0/1
50%
1/2
3
2/1
6 0 0 0 0 2 3 13 18
92-86 27 66.7%
6/9
66.7%
2/3
50%
1/2
2
2/0
3 0 3 0 1 0 4 19 19
96-83 23 80%
4/5
-
0/0
75%
3/4
5
4/1
14 1 3 0 0 3 4 11 27
88-84 26 36.4%
4/11
50%
1/2
100%
6/6
4
4/0
8 1 3 0 2 2 4 17 19
85-69 26 35.7%
5/14
66.7%
2/3
50%
1/2
0
0/0
4 1 0 0 1 1 5 17 14
79-90 27 55.6%
5/9
50%
1/2
87.5%
7/8
2
1/1
4 2 1 0 1 2 4 20 22
94-81 27 35.7%
5/14
50%
1/2
100%
1/1
1
0/1
4 0 1 0 2 4 8 14 10
98-93 27 78.6%
11/14
50%
1/2
66.7%
4/6
3
1/2
8 2 2 0 0 3 10 29 41
90-96 27 46.2%
6/13
50%
1/2
75%
6/8
3
2/1
8 0 4 0 1 3 8 21 22
81-93 25 53.3%
8/15
33.3%
1/3
75%
3/4
3
2/1
8 1 2 0 1 3 5 22 23
81-78 27 33.3%
4/12
100%
2/2
55.6%
5/9
3
2/1
9 2 2 0 1 1 8 19 25
84-93 27 50%
6/12
100%
1/1
85.7%
6/7
2
2/0
10 1 3 0 1 2 5 21 26
87-103 25 60%
6/10
100%
1/1
81.8%
9/11
1
1/0
9 3 3 0 0 3 11 24 36
83-77 28 54.5%
6/11
66.7%
2/3
60%
3/5
1
1/0
6 0 2 0 0 2 8 21 24
74-71 27 36.4%
4/11
-
0/0
71.4%
5/7
0
0/0
8 0 3 1 2 1 8 13 15
67-65 27 22.2%
4/18
0%
0/3
50%
1/2
4
3/1
5 1 2 0 0 4 7 9 2
83-92 27 60%
3/5
100%
1/1
40%
2/5
3
2/1
9 0 2 0 0 3 4 11 17
80-87 29 75%
9/12
33.3%
1/3
77.8%
7/9
4
4/0
10 0 3 0 0 3 9 28 38
109-107 27 64.3%
9/14
0%
0/2
57.1%
4/7
2
2/0
9 1 2 0 0 3 7 22 26
84-80 27 58.3%
7/12
0%
0/3
28.6%
2/7
3
2/1
7 2 2 0 2 2 8 16 17
79-74 27 53.8%
7/13
0%
0/2
75%
3/4
4
4/0
8 0 1 0 0 0 2 17 21
77-80 27 60%
6/10
0%
0/1
80%
4/5
3
3/0
4 3 2 0 0 4 7 16 21

EuroLeague

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
Paris Basketball 26:46 51.9%
214/412
38.7%
29/75
73.2%
142/194
2.7
2.2/0.5
7.5 1 2.2 0.1 0.6 2.3 6.6 18.8 23.1 35 »
Regular season 26:38 51.3%
201/392
41.5%
27/65
73.2%
134/183
2.7
2.2/0.5
7.5 1.1 2.2 0.1 0.6 2.2 6.5 18.7 23.1 33 »
Playoffs 29:00 65%
13/20
20%
2/10
72.7%
8/11
2
2/0
8 0.5 3 0 0 2.5 8 20 24 2 »
Home game 26:07 48.1%
89/185
38.5%
10/26
71.9%
64/89
2.8
2.2/0.6
7.1 1.1 1.7 0.1 0.6 2.1 6.3 17 21.3 16 »
Away game 27:18 55.1%
125/227
38.8%
19/49
74.3%
78/105
2.6
2.2/0.4
7.9 1 2.6 0 0.6 2.4 6.8 20.3 24.7 19 »
Wins 26:39 50.2%
113/225
40.5%
17/42
73%
89/122
3.2
2.6/0.6
8.3 1 2.2 0.1 0.6 2.3 6.8 18.3 24.1 20 »
Losses 26:56 54%
101/187
36.4%
12/33
73.6%
53/72
2
1.7/0.3
6.5 1.1 2.2 0 0.7 2.3 6.4 19.4 21.9 15 »
Last 5 games 27:36 56%
28/50
27.3%
6/22
83.3%
20/24
3
2.8/0.2
9.4 1 3.2 0 0.2 2.8 6.4 18.8 24 5 »
October 27:20 62.1%
41/66
16.7%
2/12
59.5%
22/37
3.2
2.8/0.3
7.8 1 2 0 0.3 2.5 6.2 18.3 23.3 6 »
November 26:50 40.5%
30/74
60%
6/10
70.7%
29/41
1.8
1.5/0.3
7.8 1.2 2.5 0.2 0.7 2.2 7.8 17.8 21.3 6 »
December 26:30 53.6%
30/56
44.4%
4/9
73.7%
14/19
2.5
1.3/1.3
7 0.8 2.3 0 1 3.3 7.8 21.5 24 4 »
January 25:30 52.6%
30/57
54.5%
6/11
79.2%
19/24
2.7
2.2/0.5
6.5 0.8 1.7 0 0.8 1.7 4 16.2 19.8 6 »
February 26:20 55.9%
19/34
75%
3/4
78.6%
11/14
3.7
3/0.7
6 1.7 0.3 0 0.3 2 7 19.3 28.7 3 »
March 27:30 48.3%
42/87
27.3%
3/11
78%
32/41
3.5
3/0.5
8.5 1.2 3 0.2 0.8 1.8 8 20.8 26.2 6 »
April 27:15 57.9%
22/38
27.8%
5/18
83.3%
15/18
1.5
1.5/0
8.3 0.8 3 0 0 2.8 5.8 18.5 21 4 »
Versus Zalgiris Kaunas 27:30 42.9%
12/28
75%
3/4
69.2%
9/13
1.5
1.5/0
5 1 3.5 0 1 1.5 8.5 21 20.5 2 »
Versus ALBA Berlin 25:00 46.2%
6/13
33.3%
1/3
66.7%
6/9
2
1.5/0.5
8 0 1 0 0 2 3.5 10.5 15 2 »
Versus Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens 28:00 54.2%
13/24
14.3%
1/7
53.8%
7/13
6
5/1
10.5 2 3 0 1.5 2.5 8.5 18 26.5 2 »
Versus Real Madrid 29:00 59.1%
13/22
36.4%
4/11
90%
9/10
1.5
1.5/0
9.5 1 4.5 0 0 4 6.5 23.5 25 2 »
Versus Olympiacos Piraeus 26:30 52%
13/25
50%
1/2
70%
7/10
3.5
2.5/1
8.5 1 2 0 1 3 7 18 24 2 »
Versus Anadolu Efes Istanbul 26:30 43.5%
10/23
66.7%
2/3
92.3%
12/13
3
3/0
9 1 3 0 1.5 2 4.5 19 22.5 2 »
Versus Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade 27:00 50%
10/20
66.7%
2/3
66.7%
6/9
1
1/0
5.5 0 3 0.5 1.5 0.5 6 16 17 2 »
Versus AS Monaco 25:30 65.2%
15/23
25%
1/4
82.4%
14/17
2.5
2.5/0
7.5 0.5 4 0 0 3 9 23.5 29 2 »
Versus EA7 Emporio Armani Milan 28:00 53.6%
15/28
25%
1/4
72.7%
8/11
5
4/1
9 1 1.5 0.5 0 0.5 4.5 20.5 29 2 »
Versus Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul 28:40 55%
22/40
12.5%
1/8
68.8%
11/16
1.7
1.7/0
8.3 0.3 1.7 0 0.7 1.7 7 19.3 22.7 3 »
Versus Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv 24:00 60%
12/20
33.3%
1/3
75%
6/8
4
3/1
11 1 2.5 0 0.5 3 4.5 16.5 25 2 »
Versus FC Barcelona 26:00 57.9%
11/19
66.7%
2/3
84.2%
16/19
1.5
1/0.5
6.5 2.5 2 0 0.5 2.5 7.5 22 29 2 »
Versus Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz 27:00 28.1%
9/32
20%
1/5
66.7%
2/3
2.5
1.5/1
4.5 0.5 1.5 0 1 4 7.5 11.5 6 2 »
Versus FC Bayern Munich 27:00 51.7%
15/29
60%
3/5
66.7%
10/15
2.5
2.5/0
6 0.5 1 0 0 2 6.5 24.5 26.5 2 »
Versus Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade 26:30 45.8%
11/24
50%
2/4
71.4%
5/7
1.5
1.5/0
4 2 1 0 0.5 2.5 6 16.5 17.5 2 »
Versus LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne 25:30 73.9%
17/23
33.3%
1/3
62.5%
5/8
3
1.5/1.5
7 1 1 0 0 2.5 6.5 21 29.5 2 »
Versus Virtus Segafredo Bologna 26:30 52.6%
10/19
66.7%
2/3
69.2%
9/13
3.5
2.5/1
7.5 2.5 1.5 0 0.5 1.5 8.5 17.5 29 2 »
Height:
175 cm
Weight:
73 kg
Age:
27 yo (1997-10-15)
Birth place:
California, United States of America
Citizenship:
American
Height:
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Weight:
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Age:
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Birth place:
-
Citizenship:
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