Alec Burks facts for kids

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Alec Burks

Burks with the Utah Jazz in 2018
Free agent
Shooting guard / small forward
Personal information
Born	(1991-07-20) July 20, 1991 (age 34) Grandview, Missouri, U.S.
High school	Grandview (Grandview, Missouri)
Listed height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight	214 lb (97 kg)
Career information
College	Colorado (2009–2011)
NBA Draft	2011 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12th overall
Selected by the Utah Jazz
Pro career	2011–present
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
2024–2025	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 last played for the Miami Heat in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Utah Jazz picked him as the 12th player in the 2011 NBA draft. Alec Burks mainly 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. This was a big achievement for his school. As a sophomore, he was one of the top scorers in Division I. He only missed one game during his college career. Alec Burks also made the Big 12 First Team in his second year. After his sophomore year, he decided to enter the 2011 NBA draft. Experts thought he would be picked in the first round.

Early Life and High School Basketball

Alec Burks went to Grandview High School. In 2009, he was named the Gatorade Player of the Year for Missouri. During his senior year, he scored about 23 points per game. He also grabbed nearly 7 rebounds and made 3 assists per game. He was also named Player of the Year by the Kansas City Star. Before his senior year, Burks decided to play for Colorado.

College Basketball Career

Alec Burks had a great start in college. In his first year at Colorado, he won the 2010 Big 12 Conference Freshman of the Year award. He was also part of the Big 12 All-Rookie team. In his second year, he was chosen for the All-Big 12 first team. In April 2011, Burks decided to leave college early. He chose to enter the NBA draft.

Professional Basketball Journey

Playing for the Utah Jazz (2011–2018)

The Utah Jazz picked Alec Burks as the 12th player in the 2011 NBA draft. He signed his first contract with the Jazz on December 9, 2011. The Jazz kept him on their team for several years. On January 13, 2014, Burks scored his career-high of 34 points. This helped the Jazz win against the Denver Nuggets.

In October 2014, Burks signed a new contract with the Jazz. Later, he had to miss games due to a shoulder injury. In December 2015, he had an ankle injury that needed surgery. He returned to play in April 2016 after missing many games. In November 2016, he had another ankle procedure. He also spent some time playing for the Salt Lake City Stars. This team is part of the NBA's minor league.

On November 30, 2017, Burks scored 28 points coming off the bench. This helped the Jazz win against the Los Angeles Clippers. A few days later, he scored 27 points. This was his third game in a row with 20 or more points. On November 5, 2018, he scored 22 points against the Toronto Raptors.

Time with the Cleveland Cavaliers (2018–2019)

On November 29, 2018, Alec Burks was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. He played his first game for the Cavaliers the next day. He scored 15 points and grabbed 6 rebounds. On December 3, he made a game-winning dunk with just 3.2 seconds left. This helped the Cavaliers win a close game against the Brooklyn Nets. He also had 13 points and 7 rebounds in that game. On January 13, 2019, he had 17 points and a season-high 13 rebounds. This helped the Cavaliers win against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Short Stay with the Sacramento Kings (2019)

On February 7, 2019, Burks was traded to the Sacramento Kings. This was part of a trade involving three teams. He played his first game for the Kings the next day. He scored 9 points and had 4 rebounds.

Playing for the Golden State Warriors (2019–2020)

Alec Burks signed with the Golden State Warriors on July 11, 2019. He played his first game for them on October 30. On January 20, 2020, Burks scored a season-high 33 points. He also had 7 rebounds and 8 assists in that game. On January 30, he changed his jersey number from 8 to 20. He did this to honor Kobe Bryant, who had recently passed away.

Joining the Philadelphia 76ers (2020)

On February 6, 2020, Burks was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. He played his first game for the 76ers on February 11. The 76ers played against the Boston Celtics in the playoffs. However, they lost the series in four games.

First Time with the New York Knicks (2020–2022)

Alec Burks signed a one-year contract with the New York Knicks on November 22, 2020. He played his first game for the Knicks on December 23. On May 13, 2021, Burks scored a season-high 30 points. He also had 10 rebounds in that game. He helped the Knicks reach the playoffs for the first time since 2013. They played against the Atlanta Hawks in the first round. The Knicks lost the series in five games.

On August 18, 2021, Burks signed a new three-year contract with the Knicks. On December 29, he scored a career-high 34 points. This helped the Knicks win against the Detroit Pistons. The Knicks did not make the playoffs in the 2021–22 season.

Playing for the Detroit Pistons (2022–2024)

On July 11, 2022, Burks was traded to the Detroit Pistons. He played his first game for the Pistons on November 11. On June 29, 2023, the Pistons decided to keep Burks for the 2023–24 NBA season. On January 16, 2024, Burks tied his career-high in points. He scored 34 points against the Washington Wizards.

Returning to the Knicks (2024)

On February 8, 2024, Alec Burks was traded back to the New York Knicks. This trade involved several players.

Playing for the Miami Heat (2024–2025)

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

Career Statistics

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NBA Playoff Stats

College Stats

Personal Life

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