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Alec Burks

Burks with the Utah Jazz in 2018
No. 18 – Miami Heat
Shooting guard / small forward
Personal information
Born	(1991-07-20) July 20, 1991 (age 33) Grandview, Missouri, U.S.
High school	Grandview (Grandview, Missouri)
Listed height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight	215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
College	Colorado (2009–2011)
NBA Draft	2011 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12th overall
Selected by the Utah Jazz
Pro career	2011–present
League	NBA
Career history
2011–2018	Utah Jazz
2017	→Salt Lake City Stars
2018–2019	Cleveland Cavaliers
2019	Sacramento Kings
2019–2020	Golden State Warriors
2020	Philadelphia 76ers
2020–2022	New York Knicks
2022–2024	Detroit Pistons
2024	New York Knicks
2024–present	Miami Heat
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-Big 12 (2011) Big 12 Freshman of the Year (2010) Big 12 All-Rookie Team (2010)

Alec Burks (born July 20, 1991) is an American professional basketball player. He plays for the Miami Heat in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Utah Jazz picked him 12th in the 2011 NBA draft. Alec mostly plays as a shooting guard.

He played college basketball for the Colorado Buffaloes men's basketball team. In 2010, he was named the first-ever Big 12 Conference Freshman of the Year. As a second-year student, he was one of the top scorers in college basketball. Alec almost never missed a game while playing for Colorado. He also made the Big 12 First Team in his second season. After two years, he decided to join the NBA draft. People expected him to be picked early.

Alec Burks' High School Days

Alec Burks went to Grandview High School. In 2009, he was named the best player in Missouri. This award is called the Gatorade Player of the Year. In his final year, he scored about 23 points per game. He also got nearly 7 rebounds and 10 assists per game. The Kansas City Star newspaper also named him Player of the Year. Alec signed with Colorado before his senior year.

College Basketball Career

Alec Burks played for the Colorado Buffaloes. In his first year, he was named the Big 12 Conference Freshman of the Year. He also made the Big 12 All-Rookie team. This means he was one of the best new players.

In his second year, he was chosen for the All-Big 12 first team. This showed he was one of the best players in the whole conference. In April 2011, Alec decided to leave college early. He chose to enter the NBA draft.

Playing in the NBA

Utah Jazz (2011–2018)

The Utah Jazz picked Alec Burks 12th in the 2011 NBA draft. He signed his first contract with them in December 2011. The Jazz kept him on their team for several years.

On January 13, 2014, Alec scored his career-high 34 points. This helped the Jazz win against the Denver Nuggets. In October 2014, he signed a new four-year contract. Later that year, he had to stop playing due to a shoulder injury.

In December 2015, Alec broke his ankle. He needed surgery and missed many games. He returned to play in April 2016. He scored 11 points in his first game back. In November 2016, he had another ankle surgery. He spent some time playing for the Salt Lake City Stars. This team is part of the NBA's minor league.

In November 2017, Alec scored 28 points in a game. This was his season high. A few days later, he scored 27 points. This was his third game in a row with over 20 points. On November 5, 2018, he scored 22 points against the Toronto Raptors.

Cleveland Cavaliers (2018–2019)

In November 2018, Alec was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. He played his first game with them the next day. He scored 15 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. On December 3, he made a game-winning dunk. This helped the Cavaliers win by two points. He also had 13 points and 7 rebounds in that game. In January 2019, he got a season-high 13 rebounds.

Sacramento Kings (2019)

In February 2019, Alec was traded again. This time, he went to the Sacramento Kings. He played his first game for the Kings a day later. He scored 9 points and had 4 rebounds.

Golden State Warriors (2019–2020)

Alec signed with the Golden State Warriors in July 2019. He played his first game for them in October. On January 20, 2020, he scored a season-high 33 points. He also had 7 rebounds and 8 assists. A few days later, he changed his jersey number. He changed it from 8 to 20 to honor Kobe Bryant. Kobe Bryant was a famous basketball player who had recently passed away.

Philadelphia 76ers (2020)

In February 2020, Alec was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. He played his first game for them on February 11. The 76ers made it to the playoffs that year. They played against the Boston Celtics. However, they lost all four games and were out of the playoffs.

New York Knicks (2020–2022)

Alec signed a one-year contract with the New York Knicks in November 2020. He scored 22 points in his first game with them. On May 13, 2021, he scored a season-high 30 points. He also had 10 rebounds. He helped the Knicks reach the playoffs for the first time since 2013. They played against the Atlanta Hawks. Alec scored 27 points in Game 1. But the Knicks lost the series in five games.

In August 2021, Alec signed a new three-year contract with the Knicks. On December 29, he scored a career-high 34 points. The Knicks did not make the playoffs in the 2021–22 season.

Detroit Pistons (2022–2024)

In July 2022, Alec was traded to the Detroit Pistons. He played his first game for them in November. He scored 17 points. In June 2023, the Pistons kept him for another season. On January 16, 2024, Alec scored 34 points. This tied his career-high score.

Return to the Knicks (2024)

On February 8, 2024, Alec was traded back to the New York Knicks.

Miami Heat (2024–present)

On July 4, 2024, Alec Burks signed with the Miami Heat.

Career Statistics

NBA

Regular season

Playoffs

College

About Alec's Family

Alec Burks is the son of Steve and Dina Burks. He also has an older brother named Steve Jr.

See also

In Spanish: Alec Burks para niños