Anthony Morrow facts for kids
Morrow in 2013
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | September 27, 1985 Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. |
| High school | Charlotte Latin School (Charlotte, North Carolina) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Georgia Tech (2004–2008) |
| NBA Draft | 2008 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2008–2017 |
| Career history | |
| 2008–2010 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2010–2012 | New Jersey Nets |
| 2012–2013 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2013 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 2013–2014 | New Orleans Pelicans |
| 2014–2017 | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| 2017 | Chicago Bulls |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Anthony Jarrad Morrow was born on September 27, 1985. He is an American former professional basketball player. He also worked as an executive for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Anthony Morrow played college basketball for Georgia Tech. Even though he wasn't chosen in the 2008 NBA draft, he later signed with the Golden State Warriors. He was especially known for his amazing three-point shots.
Contents
- College Basketball Journey
- Professional Basketball Career
- Playing for the Golden State Warriors (2008–2010)
- Playing for the New Jersey Nets (2010–2012)
- Playing for the Atlanta Hawks (2012–2013)
- Playing for the Dallas Mavericks (2013)
- Playing for the New Orleans Pelicans (2013–2014)
- Playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder (2014–2017)
- Playing for the Chicago Bulls (2017)
- Anthony Morrow's NBA Statistics
- See also
College Basketball Journey
Anthony Morrow played college basketball for four years at Georgia Tech. During his time there, he played in 123 games. He started 70 of those games. On average, he scored 11.4 points, grabbed 3.3 rebounds, and made 1.0 assists per game.
Professional Basketball Career
Playing for the Golden State Warriors (2008–2010)
After the 2008 NBA draft, Anthony Morrow was not picked by any team. However, he joined the Golden State Warriors for the 2008 NBA Summer League. On July 24, 2008, he officially signed a contract with the Warriors.
In his very first game as a starter in the NBA, he scored 37 points against the Los Angeles Clippers. He made 15 out of 20 shots. This was the most points ever scored by a rookie player who wasn't drafted. He also grabbed 11 rebounds in that game. Morrow finished the 2008–09 season as the first rookie and first Warriors player to lead the league in three-point shooting. He made 86 out of 184 shots, which is a fantastic 46.7% success rate.
Morrow played for the Warriors again in the 2009 NBA Summer League. In one game against the New Orleans Hornets, he scored 47 points. This set a new record for the most points scored by one player in an NBA Summer League game. In the 13th game of the 2009–10 NBA season, Morrow made a new personal best. He hit 6 three-pointers in a game where the Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks.
Playing for the New Jersey Nets (2010–2012)
On July 13, 2010, Morrow signed a three-year contract worth $12 million with the New Jersey Nets. The Golden State Warriors tried to keep him by offering the same deal. However, he was traded to the Nets in a special deal called a "sign-and-trade." This meant the Warriors got a future draft pick in return.
By the end of the 2010–11 NBA season, Morrow had the second-highest three-point percentage in NBA history. Only Steve Kerr had a better record. On February 3, 2012, Morrow scored a career-high 42 points. This happened in a game where the Nets lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Playing for the Atlanta Hawks (2012–2013)
On July 11, 2012, the Nets traded Morrow to the Atlanta Hawks. He was traded along with Johan Petro, Jordan Farmar, Jordan Williams, and DeShawn Stevenson. In exchange, the Hawks sent Joe Johnson to the Nets.
Playing for the Dallas Mavericks (2013)
On February 21, 2013, the Atlanta Hawks traded Morrow again. This time, he went to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Dahntay Jones.
Playing for the New Orleans Pelicans (2013–2014)
On July 18, 2013, Anthony Morrow signed a one-year contract. He joined the New Orleans Pelicans for the upcoming season.
Playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder (2014–2017)
On July 16, 2014, Morrow signed a new contract. It was a three-year deal worth $10 million with the Oklahoma City Thunder. On April 1, 2015, he scored his season-high of 32 points. He made 11 out of 16 shots in a game against the Dallas Mavericks, which the Thunder lost.
On January 4, 2016, Morrow scored 20 points. This was his season-high at the time. It happened in a game where the Thunder lost to the Sacramento Kings.
Playing for the Chicago Bulls (2017)
On February 23, 2017, Morrow was traded once more. He went to the Chicago Bulls along with Joffrey Lauvergne and Cameron Payne. In return, the Thunder received Taj Gibson, Doug McDermott, and a 2018 second-round draft pick.
On September 18, 2017, Morrow signed with the Portland Trail Blazers. However, he was released by the team on October 13. He had played in five preseason games before being waived.
Anthony Morrow's NBA Statistics
Here are some of Anthony Morrow's statistics from his time playing in the NBA. These tables show how he performed in regular season games and playoff games.
Regular Season Games
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2008–09 | Golden State | 67 | 17 | 22.6 | .478 | .467* | .870 | 3.0 | 1.2 | .5 | .2 | 10.1 |
| 2009–10 | Golden State | 69 | 37 | 29.2 | .468 | .456 | .886 | 3.8 | 1.5 | .9 | .2 | 13.0 |
| 2010–11 | New Jersey | 58 | 47 | 32.0 | .450 | .423 | .897 | 3.0 | 1.2 | .3 | .1 | 13.2 |
| 2011–12 | New Jersey | 62 | 18 | 26.4 | .413 | .371 | .933 | 2.0 | 1.0 | .7 | .1 | 12.0 |
| 2012–13 | Atlanta | 24 | 1 | 12.5 | .423 | .395 | .889 | 1.1 | .4 | .5 | .0 | 5.2 |
| 2012–13 | Dallas | 17 | 0 | 4.8 | .500 | .200 | 1.000 | .2 | .2 | .1 | .0 | 2.3 |
| 2013–14 | New Orleans | 76 | 9 | 18.8 | .458 | .451 | .828 | 1.8 | .8 | .5 | .2 | 8.4 |
| 2014–15 | Oklahoma City | 74 | 0 | 24.4 | .463 | .431 | .888 | 2.6 | .8 | .7 | .1 | 10.7 |
| 2015–16 | Oklahoma City | 68 | 6 | 13.6 | .408 | .387 | .744 | .9 | .4 | .3 | .1 | 5.6 |
| 2016–17 | Oklahoma City | 40 | 7 | 15.7 | .387 | .294 | .885 | .7 | .5 | .5 | .1 | 5.8 |
| 2016–17 | Chicago | 9 | 0 | 9.7 | .414 | .429 | 1.000 | .2 | .7 | .2 | .0 | 4.6 |
| Career | 564 | 142 | 21.8 | .447 | .417 | .880 | 2.2 | .9 | .6 | .1 | 9.4 | |
Playoff Games
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2016 | Oklahoma City | 14 | 0 | 5.4 | .458 | .357 | 1.000 | .1 | .1 | .1 | .0 | 2.6 |
| 2017 | Chicago | 3 | 0 | 9.7 | .556 | — | 1.000 | 1.0 | .7 | .0 | .0 | 4.0 |
| Career | 17 | 0 | 6.2 | .485 | .357 | 1.000 | .3 | .2 | .1 | .0 | 2.9 | |
See also
In Spanish: Anthony Morrow para niños
- List of National Basketball Association career 3-point field goal percentage leaders
