Gerald Henderson last played in the NBA during the 2016-17 season when he was a member of the Philadelphia 76ers.
He finished that year with averages of 9.2 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest while shooting 42.3% from the field in 72 games.
This month, the 37-year-old announced that he got in a scary car crash.
Henderson (wrote via Instagram): “Scary stuff yesterday. Thankful this wasn’t worse and I came out all together. Didn’t keep me from getting a solid round in today though! God is good…All the time!”
Many NBA players sent love to Henderson in the comments.
Carlos Boozer: “Glad you’re ok bro”
Troy Daniels: “🙏🏾🙏🏾”
Evan Turner: “🙌”
J.R. Smith: “🤲🏾”
Kyle Anderson: “happy youre good bro!”
March 14, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Gerald Henderson (12) during the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the 76ers 106-104. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images / Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
Henderson played three seasons of college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils.
He was then the 12th pick in the 2009 NBA Draft.
Over eight NBA seasons, Henderson spent time with the Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets, Philadelphia 76ers and Portland Trail Blazers.
Apr 8, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Gerald Henderson (9) shoots a three point shot during the second half against the Toronto Raptors at Time Warner Cable Arena. The Raptors defeated the Hornets 92-74. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-Imagn Images / Jeremy Brevard-Imagn Images
Henderson had career averages of 11.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest while shooting 44.0% from the field and 32.7% from the three-point range in 535 games.
His best years came with Charlotte (he averaged 15+ points in back-to-back-seasons).
Via MPB Celebrity Golf Classic (on June 21): “Join us in welcoming back 2022 Mid Penn Bank Celebrity Golf Shoot Out Champion and former NBA player, Gerald Henderson Jr.!
– First team All-ACC (Duke University)
– First round pick in the 2009 NBA Draft
– 8 years in the NBA”
Join us in welcoming back 2022 Mid Penn Bank Celebrity Golf Shoot Out Champion and former NBA player, Gerald Henderson Jr.!
– First team All-ACC (Duke University)
– First round pick in the 2009 NBA Draft
– 8 years in the NBA
See you on the course!#midpenn4charity… pic.twitter.com/P7mSaYeAFm
— MPB Celebrity Golf Classic (@MPBGolfClassic) June 21, 2025