LOS ANGELES — Jazian Gortman definitely took a fortuitous route to the NBA.
Not only did Gortman forego going to college before he found himself in an NBA uniform. He also left for the pros prior to his senior year – in high school.
After averaging 23.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.3 steals while being considered a five-star prospect at W. J. Keenan High School in Columbia, South Carolina, Gortman decided – at the tender age of 17 — it was best that he leave high school following his junior season and turn pro.