Jalen Pickett turns 27 as 2026-27 NBA season opens

Guard connected on a third-quarter buzzer-beater Oct. 15.

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Join us in wishing Jalen Pickett a HAPPY 27th BIRTHDAY! https://t.co/gTolASbp8q Via @NBA on X

What happened: Jalen Pickett celebrates his 27th birthday on Thursday, October 22, during the opening week of the 2026-27 NBA regular season.

Why it matters: The milestone arrives one week after Pickett beat the third-quarter horn with a 3-pointer on Oct. 15 during preseason action.

What to watch: Regular-season play continues across the NBA schedule this week.

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