Alan Anderson (basketball) facts for kids
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Anderson with Maccabi Tel Aviv in 2010
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | October 16, 1982 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Michigan State (2001–2005) |
| NBA Draft | 2005 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2005–2018 |
| Career history | |
| 2005–2006 | Charlotte Bobcats |
| 2006–2007 | Tulsa 66ers |
| 2007 | Charlotte Bobcats |
| 2007–2008 | Virtus Bologna |
| 2008 | Triumph Lyubertsy |
| 2008–2009 | Cibona |
| 2009–2010 | Maccabi Tel Aviv |
| 2010 | New Mexico Thunderbirds |
| 2010–2011 | FC Barcelona |
| 2011–2012 | Shandong Lions |
| 2012 | Canton Charge |
| 2012–2013 | Toronto Raptors |
| 2013–2015 | Brooklyn Nets |
| 2015–2016 | Washington Wizards |
| 2016–2017 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 2018 | Lakeland Magic |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Alan Jeffery Anderson, born on October 16, 1982, is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He played for eight seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) with several teams. These teams included the Charlotte Bobcats, Toronto Raptors, Brooklyn Nets, Washington Wizards, and Los Angeles Clippers. Anderson also played basketball in other countries like Italy, Russia, Croatia, Israel, Spain, and China.
Contents
- College Basketball Career
- Professional Basketball Journey
- Starting with the Charlotte Bobcats (2005–2007)
- Time in the NBA D-League (2006–2007)
- Playing in Italy and Russia (2007–2008)
- Adventures in Croatia and Israel (2008–2010)
- Back to the NBA D-League (2010)
- Playing in Spain (2010–2011)
- Time with the Toronto Raptors (2012–2013)
- Playing for the Brooklyn Nets (2013–2015)
- With the Washington Wizards (2015–2016)
- Joining the Los Angeles Clippers (2016–2017)
- Final Professional Stints (2018)
- See also
College Basketball Career
Anderson went to Michigan State University (MSU) for college. There, he played college basketball for the Michigan State Spartans men's basketball team.
Playing for the Spartans
During his time at MSU, Alan was known as one of the best players at handling the ball. In his junior year, he was the main point guard for the team. A point guard is a player who leads the team's offense and brings the ball up the court.
Senior Year Achievements
As a senior, Anderson averaged 13.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game. He earned honors for being on the All-Big Ten Conference Team. He also helped lead the Spartans to the Final Four in the 2005 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament. This is a very important tournament for college basketball teams. His teammates and the media voted him the team's MVP (Most Valuable Player) in his senior year. He finished his college studies in August 2005.
Professional Basketball Journey
Alan Anderson had a long career playing professional basketball. He played for teams in the NBA and also for many teams overseas.
Starting with the Charlotte Bobcats (2005–2007)
Anderson first signed with the Charlotte Bobcats in August 2005. He played with them for a while. Later, he was released by the Bobcats in November 2006. However, he re-signed with them in March 2007 to finish the 2006–07 season.
Time in the NBA D-League (2006–2007)
During the 2006–07 season, Anderson also played in the NBA Development League (now called the NBA G League). He played for the Tulsa 66ers. In this league, he averaged 15.8 points per game.
Playing in Italy and Russia (2007–2008)
After his time with the Bobcats, Anderson moved to play internationally. In September 2007, he signed with Virtus Pallacanestro Bologna, a team in the Italian League. After one season in Italy, he joined BC Triumph Lyubertsy in the Russian League in 2008.
Adventures in Croatia and Israel (2008–2010)
On December 31, 2008, Anderson joined Cibona Zagreb, a team in the Adriatic League in Croatia. Then, in May 2009, he signed with Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Israeli League. He played there for one year.
Back to the NBA D-League (2010)
In 2010, Anderson was chosen by the New Mexico Thunderbirds as the second overall pick in the 2010 NBA Development League draft. He played 10 games with the Thunderbirds, averaging 21.3 points per game. He even scored a season-high 34 points in a game against the Idaho Stampede in November.
Playing in Spain (2010–2011)
On December 21, 2010, Anderson signed with FC Barcelona, a famous team in the Spanish League. This team had won the EuroLeague championship the year before. Anderson was named the MVP (Most Valuable Player) of the 2010–11 Spanish King's Cup. He was a very important player in the final game, scoring 19 points to help his team win. He played for Barcelona for one season.
Time with the Toronto Raptors (2012–2013)
On March 26, 2012, Anderson signed a short contract with the Toronto Raptors in the NBA. He later signed for the rest of the 2011–12 season. While playing in Toronto, he earned the trust of his coach, Dwane Casey. He even started in 12 of his 17 games with the Raptors, averaging 9.6 points per game. He re-signed with the Raptors in July 2012. He finished the season with the Raptors before becoming a free agent.
Playing for the Brooklyn Nets (2013–2015)
On July 30, 2013, Anderson signed with the Brooklyn Nets. He re-signed with the Nets in July 2014 and continued to play for them.
With the Washington Wizards (2015–2016)
On July 12, 2015, Anderson signed with the Washington Wizards. He had surgery on his left ankle in October 2015, which meant he missed the first part of the 2015–16 season. He made his first game appearance for the Wizards on February 24, 2016, scoring nine points against the Chicago Bulls.
Joining the Los Angeles Clippers (2016–2017)
On August 3, 2016, Anderson signed with the Los Angeles Clippers.
Final Professional Stints (2018)
In February 2018, Anderson was picked up by the Lakeland Magic of the NBA G League. He also played for the Triplets in the Big3 basketball league.
See also
In Spanish: Alan Anderson para niños
