Los Angeles Lakers center Trey Jemison III knows that “basketball is temporary.” That’s why he boldly shares with fans the lasting truth of God and the Bible.
Jemison uses Instagram to share Scripture verses and faith-based messages to his 34,000+ followers. In the brief videos, he opens up about struggles, tells stories, and encourages listeners to honor God in every aspect of their lives.
The 25-year-old athlete, who went undrafted after playing at Clemson and the University of Alabama at Birmingham, is now with his fourth NBA team. And his two-way contract with the Lakers means he spends some time with the NBA’s G League, for development. But Jemison knows he’s exactly where God wants him to be.
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“God is always on time,” he posted on Feb. 3, a few weeks after joining the Lakers. “I just had my clock on [Central Time] when God had me planned for [Pacific Standard Time].”
Trey Jemison III: I’m a ‘Living Testimony’ of God’s Power
Although Trey Jemison grew up in the church, his Christian faith blossomed in college. His basketball career almost ended there, though. During his freshman and sophomore collegiate seasons, Jemison averaged just 0.4 and 1.7 points per game, respectively. Speaking to Certified G’s, Jemison explained he was heading toward a stable career in construction management, “but God had other plans.”
The athlete, who averaged nine points per game as a college senior, scored 24 points for the Memphis Grizzlies in March 2024. “There’s no way I should be in the NBA,” Jemison said. “When God opens doors for me, I have to remember who brought me here. So my platform is used to impact people’s lives.”
In his Feb. 16 Instagram devotional, Jemison shared Romans 10:17. He reminded viewers to stay in God’s Word consistently and to “hit God up all day, every day,” not just when you need something. “I’m telling you as a living testimony,” he said. “I’m in a place I shouldn’t have been because of God.”
Lakers Center Trey Jemison III: God Is the ‘Master Writer’
Trey Jemison posts Bible studies on Instagram because not everyone can attend church, he told Certified G’s, but they can watch short videos on their phones. In his relatable messages, Jemison often begins with stories and then connects them to God’s Word.
