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 | |
| College |
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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 is an American former professional basketball player. He was born on October 31, 1965. Blue Edwards played for ten seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). After his playing career, he became a coach. He now coaches at his old high school, Greene Central High School in Snow Hill, North Carolina.
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Early Life and High School
Blue Edwards grew up in Walstonburg, North Carolina. He went to Greene Central High School in Snow Hill, North Carolina. There, he played on the school's basketball team.
College Basketball Journey
Blue Edwards started his college basketball career at Louisburg College. He played there from 1984 to 1986. Louisburg College is located in Louisburg, North Carolina.
Later, in the late 1980s, he played for East Carolina University (ECU). During the 1988–89 season, Edwards scored 773 points. This was the most points ever scored by an ECU player in a single season. He also ranked sixth in the entire nation for scoring that year.
In 1994, Blue Edwards was honored for his achievements. He became a member of the East Carolina University Athletics Hall of Fame.
NBA Career Highlights
Blue Edwards was chosen by the Utah Jazz in the 1989 NBA draft. He was the 21st player picked overall. He joined the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 1990, which means he was one of the best new players that year.
In 1992, he was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. During the 1992–93 NBA season, he was one of the top scorers for the Bucks. He averaged 16.9 points per game.
Joining the Vancouver Grizzlies
In 1995, the Vancouver Grizzlies picked Edwards in the 1995 NBA expansion draft. This draft allowed new teams to choose players from other teams. On March 1, 1996, Edwards made history for the Grizzlies. He recorded the team's first-ever triple-double. This means he had double-digit numbers in three different stats: 15 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists. It was also his first triple-double! In the Grizzlies' first season, he was fourth on the team in points per game, averaging 12.7.
Clutch Shots and Slam Dunks
Edwards was known for making game-winning shots at the last second. One time, he hit a shot against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This shot ended the Grizzlies' 23-game losing streak. It stopped them from tying the NBA record for most losses in a row. He also made a game-winning shot against the Philadelphia 76ers. In one season, he was the only Grizzlies player to play and start all 82 games.
Blue Edwards was also a great dunker. He was invited to the NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 1990. However, he couldn't participate due to an injury. He did compete in the 1991 event, where he finished in 6th place. Throughout most of his career, Edwards wore jersey number 30. When he played for the Miami Heat, he wore number 32 because number 30 was already being used by Terry Porter.
After his time in the NBA, Blue Edwards continued his professional basketball career overseas.
NBA Career Statistics
| Legend | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| 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 | |
Playoffs
| 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 | |
See also
In Spanish: Blue Edwards para niños
