Lester Quinones: stats, last game & news
Ranking 2025-2026
Statistics 2025-2026
| League | Team | games played | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Field goals | 2-point field goals | 3-point field goals | Free throws | Offensive rebounds | Defensive rebounds | Turnovers | Blocks against | Personal fouls | Fouls drawn | +/- | Évaluation | Performance Index Rating | Player Impact Estimate | Usage % | Possessions | True Shooting % | Effective FG % | 3-Point Attempt Rate | Free Throw Rate | Offensive Rebound % | Defensive Rebound % | Total Rebound % | Assist % | Turnover % | Assist-Turnover Ratio | Steal % | Block % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | 4 | 17:15 | 18.5 | 4.3 | 2.8 | 1 | - | 6.3/14.3 43.9% | 3.8/5.5 68.2% | 2.5/8.8 28.6% | 3.5/4 87.5% | 0.8 | 3.5 | 1.5 | - | 2.3 | - | - | 16.5 | 14.3 | 9.5 | 38.2% | 17.5 | 57.8% | 52.6% | 61.4% | 28.1% | 4.7% | 23.6% | 13.8% | 28.0% | 4.2% | 7.1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
 |  | 53 | 31:27 | 23 | 5.2 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 7.7/15.9 48.1% | 4/6.8 58.4% | 3.7/9.1 40.4% | 2.6/3.2 82.2% | 1.1 | 4.1 | 2.4 | 0.1 | 3.1 | 0.1 | 4.6 | 20.9 | 17.8 | 8.5 | 28.5% | 19.7 | 66.4% | 59.7% | 57.2% | 20.0% | 3.9% | 14.3% | 9.2% | 12.8% | 3.8% | 2.2 | 1.4% | 0.8% |
Last Games
| Date | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Game | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:00 | 29 | 6 | 4 | - | - | D 97-94 @  | Chinese Basketball Association | |
| 4:00 | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | D 86-90 vs | Chinese Basketball Association | |
| 17:00 | 15 | 3 | - | 2 | - | V 94-84 vs  | Chinese Basketball Association | |
| 28:00 | 30 | 6 | 6 | 2 | - | D 90-95 vs  | Chinese Basketball Association | |
| 41:45 | 40 | 1 | 4 | - | - | D 121-134 vs  | G League | |
| 32:32 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | V 123-116 vs  | G League | |
| 38:26 | 18 | 9 | 4 | - | 1 | V 119-117 vs  | G League |
Player Profile
When Lester Quinones discovered basketball in sixth grade, few could have imagined that this young man from Brentwood would become one of the most promising prospects of his generation. His academic journey reflects an uncommon determination: after Brentwood High School, he transferred to Upper Room Christian School and then to St. Benedict's Preparatory School, where he formed a formidable duo with future NBA player Precious Achiuwa, propelling his team into the national top 10.
His post-graduate year at IMG Academy revealed the full extent of his talent. Averaging 24 points, nine rebounds, and six assists per game, Quinones confirmed his status as a four-star recruit and attracted attention from the most prestigious universities. His multicultural heritage — Dominican, Salvadoran, and American — enriches his vision of the game and shapes his unique character on the court.
At the University of Memphis, the guard faced his first real challenges. Injuries could have derailed his ambitions, but Quinones turned adversity into a driving force. His resilience earned him a spot on the American Athletic Conference All-Freshman team, a well-deserved recognition of his immediate impact at the college level.
Known for his exemplary work ethic and offensive versatility, Quinones embodies a new generation of guards capable of excelling in every aspect of the game. His journey, marked by multiple team changes and constant adaptation, has forged a mature player despite his young age. Today, this promising professional basketball talent appears ready to take the next steps in his career with the same determination that has brought him this far.
Honors & Championships
Lester Quinones perfectly embodies the unconventional path of an undrafted player who refuses to give up on his NBA dreams.
- Undrafted in the 2022 NBA Draft, he signed a two-way contract with the Golden State Warriors
- Broke out in the G League with the Santa Cruz Warriors: 21.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 4.8 assists in 31 games
- Made his NBA debut on March 31, 2023, wearing a Warriors jersey
- Appeared in 37 games in 2023-24 with Golden State (4.4 points per game) and earned a standard contract in February 2024
- Signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in September 2024 and played with the Delaware Blue Coats in the G League
- Joined the New Orleans Pelicans in March 2025 on a two-way contract and posted 8.6 points in 18.4 minutes over his first nine appearances
Awards & Individual Honors
Lester Quinones quickly established himself as one of the standout performers in the NBA G League during the 2022-23 season.
- NBA G League Most Improved Player (2022-23)
- Member of the NBA G League All-Rookie Team (2022-23)
- Selected to the American Athletic Conference All-Freshman Team (college)
