Blue Edwards facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 31, 1965 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| High school | Greene Central (Snow Hill, North Carolina) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| NBA Draft | 1989 / Round: 1 / Pick: 21st overall |
| Selected by the Utah Jazz | |
| Pro career | 1989–2001 |
| Career history | |
| 1989–1992 | Utah Jazz |
| 1992–1994 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1994–1995 | Boston Celtics |
| 1995 | Utah Jazz |
| 1995–1998 | Vancouver Grizzlies |
| 1999 | Miami Heat |
| 1999–2000 | Olympiacos |
| 2000–2001 | Dafni |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 7,585 (10.8 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 2,376 (3.4 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,409 (3.0 apg) |
Theodore "Blue" Edwards, born on October 31, 1965, is a former American professional basketball player. He played for ten seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). After his playing career, Blue became a coach at his old high school. He now coaches at Greene Central High School in Snow Hill, North Carolina.
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Blue Edwards' Early Life
Blue Edwards grew up in Walstonburg, North Carolina. He went to Greene Central High School. There, he played basketball and showed great talent.
Blue Edwards' College Basketball Career
Blue Edwards started his college basketball journey at Louisburg College from 1984 to 1986. Later, he played for East Carolina University in the late 1980s. During the 1988-89 season, Blue scored an amazing 773 points. This was the most points ever scored in one season for East Carolina University. He was also one of the top scorers in the entire nation that year. In 1994, Blue Edwards was honored by being added to the East Carolina University Athletics Hall of Fame.
Blue Edwards' NBA Career
The Utah Jazz picked Blue Edwards as the 21st player in the 1989 NBA draft. He was a standout player from East Carolina University. In 1990, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie 2nd team. This showed he was one of the best new players in the league.
In 1992, Blue was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. During the 1992–93 season, he was one of the team's top scorers. He averaged 16.9 points per game that season.
Playing for the Vancouver Grizzlies
The Vancouver Grizzlies picked Blue Edwards in the 1995 NBA expansion draft. This meant he was one of the first players for the new team. On March 1, 1996, he made history for the Grizzlies. He recorded the team's first ever triple-double. This means he got double-digit numbers in three different stats. He had 15 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists in that game. In the Grizzlies' first season, he was fourth on the team in points per game.
Blue Edwards was known for making exciting last-second shots. He once hit a game-winning shot against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This shot stopped the Grizzlies' 23-game losing streak. It prevented them from tying the NBA record for most losses in a row. He also made a game-winning shot against the Philadelphia 76ers. He was the only Grizzlies player to start all 82 games in their first season.
Slam Dunk Contest and Jersey Numbers
Blue Edwards was invited to the 1990 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. However, he could not take part because of an injury. He was replaced by another player, David Benoit. But he did compete in the 1991 event, where he finished in 6th place. Blue wore number 30 for most of his career. When he joined the Miami Heat, he switched to number 32. This was because number 30 was already being used by Terry Porter.
After his time in the NBA, Blue Edwards played basketball overseas.
Blue Edwards' NBA Career Statistics
| Legend | |||||
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| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
Regular Season Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989–90 | Utah | 82 | 49 | 23.0 | .507 | .300 | .719 | 3.1 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 8.9 |
| 1990–91 | Utah | 62 | 56 | 26.0 | .526 | .250 | .701 | 3.2 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 9.3 |
| 1991–92 | Utah | 81 | 81 | 28.2 | .522 | .379 | .774 | 3.7 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 12.6 |
| 1992–93 | Milwaukee | 82 | 81 | 33.3 | .512 | .349 | .790 | 4.7 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 16.9 |
| 1993–94 | Milwaukee | 82 | 64 | 28.3 | .478 | .358 | .799 | 4.0 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 11.6 |
| 1994–95 | Boston | 31 | 7 | 16.4 | .426 | .256 | .896 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 7.1 |
| 1994–95 | Utah | 36 | 0 | 16.8 | .495 | .344 | .762 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 6.6 |
| 1995–96 | Vancouver | 82 | 82* | 33.8 | .419 | .343 | .755 | 4.2 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 12.7 |
| 1996–97 | Vancouver | 61 | 12 | 23.6 | .397 | .281 | .817 | 3.1 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 7.8 |
| 1997–98 | Vancouver | 81 | 20 | 24.3 | .439 | .333 | .837 | 2.7 | 2.5 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 10.8 |
| 1998–99 | Miami | 24 | 0 | 11.8 | .444 | .400 | .692 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 3.2 |
| Career | 704 | 452 | 26.1 | .475 | .335 | .779 | 3.4 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 10.8 | |
Playoff Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 1989–90 | Utah | 5 | 0 | 18.8 | .538 | .333 | .875 | 3.6 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 7.2 |
| 1990–91 | Utah | 9 | 9 | 26.8 | .481 | .500 | .800 | 3.1 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 10.1 |
| 1991–92 | Utah | 16 | 7 | 22.1 | .468 | .200 | .719 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 8.1 |
| 1994-95 | Utah | 4 | 0 | 8.3 | .333 | 1.000 | .000 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 2.3 |
| Career | 34 | 16 | 21.2 | .473 | .313 | .767 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 7.8 | |
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See also
In Spanish: Blue Edwards para niños
