Antonio McDyess facts for kids
McDyess with the Spurs
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| Born | September 7, 1974 Quitman, Mississippi, U.S. |
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| High school | Quitman (Quitman, Mississippi) | |||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| College | Alabama (1993–1995) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 1995 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers | ||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 1995–2011 | |||||||||||||
| Career history | ||||||||||||||
| 1995–1997 | Denver Nuggets | |||||||||||||
| 1997–1998 | Phoenix Suns | |||||||||||||
| 1999–2002 | Denver Nuggets | |||||||||||||
| 2002–2004 | New York Knicks | |||||||||||||
| 2004 | Phoenix Suns | |||||||||||||
| 2004–2009 | Detroit Pistons | |||||||||||||
| 2009–2011 | San Antonio Spurs | |||||||||||||
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| Points | 12,227 (12.0 ppg) | |||||||||||||
| Rebounds | 7,638 (7.5 rpg) | |||||||||||||
| Blocks | 1,102 (1.1 bpg) | |||||||||||||
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Antonio Keithflen McDyess (born September 7, 1974) is an American former professional basketball player. He was known as a strong power forward on the court. Antonio was 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 meters) tall and weighed 240 pounds (111 kg). He played in the NBA for many years.
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Early Life and College Basketball
Antonio McDyess was born in Quitman, Mississippi. He was a very talented basketball player in high school. Many people thought he was one of the best young players in the country.
He went on to play college basketball at the University of Alabama. In his second year, he was a star player for the Crimson Tide. He led his team in scoring and rebounding. He decided to leave college early to join the NBA draft.
NBA Playing Career
Antonio McDyess was picked second overall in the 1995 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Clippers. But he was soon traded to the Denver Nuggets. He quickly became known for his amazing dunks and powerful jumps. In his first six seasons, he averaged nearly 18 points and 9 rebounds per game.
Moving Teams and Injuries
In 1997, McDyess was traded to the Phoenix Suns. He helped the Suns have a great season, winning 56 games. After one year, he returned to the Denver Nuggets. This move was a bit surprising, but he wanted to play for Denver again. On February 28, 1999, he had an incredible game. He scored 46 points and grabbed 19 rebounds against the Vancouver Grizzlies.
Antonio was chosen to be part of the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team for the 2000 Summer Olympics. His team won the gold medal! In the 2000–01 season, he was named an All-Star. He was one of only a few Nuggets players to average over 20 points and 10 rebounds in a season.
Sadly, Antonio faced serious knee injuries. He missed a lot of games and even entire seasons because of these injuries. He had several surgeries to try and fix his knee.
He was traded to the New York Knicks in 2002. But his knee problems continued. After playing only 18 games with the Knicks, he was traded back to the Phoenix Suns in 2003. He managed to stay healthy for the rest of that season.
Later Career with Pistons and Spurs
In 2004, the Detroit Pistons signed Antonio. He changed his playing style to protect his knee. He focused more on mid-range shots and turn-around jumpers. He was still a very good scorer. He helped the Pistons reach the NBA Finals in his first year with them. They lost to the San Antonio Spurs.
McDyess became a very important player for the Pistons as a "sixth man." This means he was often the first player to come off the bench. He played in every game for two seasons. In 2007–08, he became a starting player again for the Pistons.
In 2008, he was traded to the Denver Nuggets again. But this trade was mainly for salary reasons. He soon returned to the Detroit Pistons. In the playoffs that year, he scored a career-high 26 points in a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
In 2009, Antonio joined the San Antonio Spurs. He played as their starting center next to star player Tim Duncan. He spent two seasons with the Spurs. On January 27, 2010, he scored 17 points in a win against the Atlanta Hawks.
Antonio McDyess announced his retirement from the NBA on December 19, 2011. He had a long and successful career despite his injuries. He played for 16 seasons in the NBA. He finished his career with over 12,000 points, 7,600 rebounds, and 1,100 blocks.
See also
In Spanish: Antonio McDyess para niños
