Brandon Rush facts for kids
Rush in 2015
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| Shooting guard / small forward | |
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| Born | July 7, 1985 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
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| College | Kansas (2005–2008) |
| NBA Draft | 2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13th overall |
| Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers | |
| Pro career | 2008–2021 |
| Career history | |
| 2008–2011 | Indiana Pacers |
| 2011–2013 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2013–2014 | Utah Jazz |
| 2014–2016 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2016–2017 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 2019–2021 | Larisa |
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Brandon Leray Rush (born July 7, 1985) is an American who used to play professional basketball. He was chosen in the first round of the 2008 NBA draft by the Portland Trail Blazers. On the same day, he was traded to the Indiana Pacers. Before joining the NBA, Brandon played for Kansas for three seasons. He even helped them win the college championship in 2008. He also played for the Golden State Warriors, Utah Jazz, and Minnesota Timberwolves. Brandon won an NBA championship with the Warriors in 2015.
Contents
- High School Basketball Journey
- College Career Highlights
- Professional Basketball Journey
- Playing for the Indiana Pacers (2008–2011)
- Time with the Golden State Warriors (2011–2013)
- Joining the Utah Jazz (2013–2014)
- Second Time with Golden State (2014–2016)
- Playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves (2016–2017)
- Brief Stint with Portland Trail Blazers (2018)
- Playing Overseas with Larisa (2019–2021)
- Personal Life
- See also
High School Basketball Journey
Brandon Rush played high school basketball at Westport High School in Missouri. He also attended Mt. Zion Christian Academy in Durham, North Carolina. Experts thought he was a top player in 2005. After deciding not to enter the NBA draft right away, he chose to play college basketball. He joined the Kansas Jayhawks team under coach Bill Self.
College Career Highlights
Brandon was a starting player in every game during his first college season. He was the top scorer for the Jayhawks, averaging 13.5 points per game. He also led the team in rebounds and three-point shooting. Brandon helped his team win the Big 12 Conference championship. He was named the conference's Freshman of the Year. He was also the first freshman to be chosen for the First Team All-Big 12.
Dealing with an Injury
In May 2007, Brandon Rush had an injury. He tore a ligament in his right knee during a casual game. This injury stopped him from entering the 2007 NBA draft as he had planned. On June 1, 2007, he had surgery to fix his knee. After working hard to recover, he was able to play again in November. He quickly became a starter for his team once more.
Winning a National Title
After returning from his injury, Brandon helped Kansas win a national title. This happened in the 2008 NCAA championship. He was named the Most Valuable Player in the semifinal game. In that game against North Carolina, he scored 25 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. He was considered the best small forward in college basketball. This was because of his great stats and being named MVP of the Big 12 Tournament. On April 17, 2008, he decided to enter the 2008 NBA draft. He chose to skip his final year of college.
On February 22, 2017, the University of Kansas honored Brandon. They retired his jersey, which was number 25. This means no other player for Kansas will wear that number.
Professional Basketball Journey
Playing for the Indiana Pacers (2008–2011)
The Portland Trail Blazers picked Brandon Rush as the 13th player in the 2008 NBA draft. However, he was then traded to the Indiana Pacers. This trade also involved Jarrett Jack and Josh McRoberts. In return, the Trail Blazers received Jerryd Bayless and Ike Diogu.
Time with the Golden State Warriors (2011–2013)
On December 19, 2011, Brandon was traded again. He went to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for Louis Amundson.
On August 1, 2012, Brandon signed a new contract with the Warriors. In a game on November 2, 2012, he hurt his left knee. An MRI scan showed he had torn a ligament. This injury meant he could not play for the rest of the 2012–13 season.
Joining the Utah Jazz (2013–2014)
On July 10, 2013, Brandon Rush was part of a big trade. He was traded to the Utah Jazz. This trade also included Richard Jefferson and Andris Biedriņš. The Warriors received Andre Iguodala and Kevin Murphy in return.
Second Time with Golden State (2014–2016)
On July 22, 2014, Brandon signed a new deal with the Golden State Warriors. This was his second time playing for the team. Brandon won his first NBA championship with the Warriors. They beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2015 NBA Finals in six games.
On June 25, 2015, Brandon decided to stay with the Warriors for the 2015–16 season. On November 28, 2015, he started a game in place of an injured teammate. He scored 16 points, which was his highest score in a long time. On January 8, 2016, he scored a season-high 20 points. Brandon helped the Warriors win an amazing 73 games that season. This broke the record set by the 1995–96 Chicago Bulls. The Warriors made it to the NBA Finals again. They faced the Cleveland Cavaliers once more. Even though the Warriors were leading 3–1 in the series, they ended up losing in seven games.
Playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves (2016–2017)
On July 8, 2016, Brandon Rush signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
On September 19, 2017, he signed with the Milwaukee Bucks. However, he was released from the team on October 14 before the season started.
Brief Stint with Portland Trail Blazers (2018)
On February 21, 2018, the Portland Trail Blazers signed Brandon Rush to a short contract. He left the team after 10 days without playing in a game.
Playing Overseas with Larisa (2019–2021)
On November 21, 2019, Brandon returned to basketball. He signed to play overseas with a Greek team called Larisa. He played for them for the rest of the 2019–2020 season. On August 26, 2020, Brandon signed another contract to stay with the Greek team.
Personal Life
Brandon Rush was born in Kansas City, Missouri. He has two brothers, JaRon and Kareem Rush, who also played professional basketball.
He lives in Berkeley, California.
See also
In Spanish: Brandon Rush para niños
- List of National Basketball Association career 3-point field goal percentage leaders
