Brandon Rush facts for kids
Rush in February 2015
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| Shooting guard / small forward | |
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| Born | July 7, 1985 Kansas City, Missouri |
| Nationality | American |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| 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 |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Brandon Leray Rush (born July 7, 1985) is an American former professional basketball player. He played as a shooting guard and small forward. Brandon 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 college basketball for three seasons at the University of Kansas. He helped them win the national championship in 2008. He also played for the Golden State Warriors, Utah Jazz, and Minnesota Timberwolves. In 2015, he won an NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors.
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High School Basketball Journey
Brandon Rush played high school basketball at two different schools. He started at Westport High School in Missouri. Later, he moved to Mt. Zion Christian Academy in Durham, North Carolina.
He was considered a top player in his age group. In 2005, he was ranked as one of the best small forwards in the country. After high school, he decided to play college basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks. He played under coach Bill Self.
College Basketball Career
At the University of Kansas, Brandon Rush was a key player. He started every game during his first season. He was the team's top scorer, averaging 13.5 points per game. He also led the team in rebounds and three-point shooting.
Brandon helped the Jayhawks win the Big 12 Conference championship. He was named the conference's Freshman of the Year. He was also the first freshman ever to be chosen for the First Team All-Big 12. This is a big honor for a first-year player.
Overcoming an Injury
In May 2007, Brandon Rush faced a challenge. He tore a ligament in his right knee during a casual game. This type of injury is called an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. He had surgery on June 1, 2007, to fix his knee.
After working hard to recover, he returned to play in November. He quickly became a starter for the team again.
Winning a National Championship
In his junior year, Brandon helped lead the Kansas Jayhawks to a national title. They won the 2008 NCAA championship. This was a huge achievement for the team.
He played exceptionally well in the national semifinal game. He scored 25 points and grabbed 7 rebounds against North Carolina. For his great performance, he was named the Most Valuable Player of that game. He was also named MVP of the Big 12 Tournament.
On April 17, 2008, Brandon decided to enter the NBA draft. He chose to skip his final year of college. On February 22, 2017, the University of Kansas honored him by retiring his jersey number, 25. This means no other Kansas player will wear that number.
Professional Basketball Career
Playing for the Indiana Pacers (2008–2011)
Brandon Rush was picked 13th overall in the 2008 NBA draft by the Portland Trail Blazers. However, he was quickly traded to the Indiana Pacers. He played for the Pacers for three seasons.
Time with the Golden State Warriors (2011–2013)
On December 19, 2011, Brandon was traded to the Golden State Warriors. He signed a new contract with them in August 2012.
Unfortunately, in November 2012, Brandon injured his left knee again. An MRI scan showed that he had torn his ACL. This injury meant he could not play for the rest of the 2012–13 season.
Short Stay with the Utah Jazz (2013–2014)
On July 10, 2013, Brandon was traded to the Utah Jazz. This trade involved three teams and several players. He played one season for the Jazz.
Returning to Golden State (2014–2016)
Brandon Rush signed a new deal with the Golden State Warriors on July 22, 2014. This was his second time playing for the team. He achieved a major career highlight during this period.
He won his first NBA championship with the Warriors in 2015. They defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in six games in the 2015 NBA Finals.
In the 2015–16 season, Brandon helped the Warriors make history. They won an NBA record 73 games. This broke the previous record set by the 1995–96 Chicago Bulls. The Warriors reached the 2016 NBA Finals again. They faced the Cleveland Cavaliers once more. Even though they led the series 3–1, they lost in seven games.
With the Minnesota Timberwolves (2016–2017)
On July 8, 2016, Brandon Rush signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He played one season for them. After that, he briefly signed with the Milwaukee Bucks but was waived before the season started.
A Brief Return to Portland (2018)
On February 21, 2018, the Portland Trail Blazers signed Brandon to a 10-day contract. However, he did not play in any games for the team during this time.
Playing Overseas in Greece (2019–2021)
Brandon Rush decided to play basketball overseas. On November 21, 2019, he signed with Larisa, a team in the Greek Basket League. He played for them for two seasons.
NBA Career Statistics
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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 Games
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2008–09 | Indiana | 75 | 19 | 24.0 | .423 | .373 | .697 | 3.1 | .9 | .5 | .5 | 8.1 |
| 2009–10 | Indiana | 82* | 64 | 30.4 | .423 | .411 | .629 | 4.2 | 1.4 | .7 | .8 | 9.4 |
| 2010–11 | Indiana | 67 | 21 | 26.2 | .421 | .417 | .755 | 3.2 | .9 | .6 | .5 | 9.1 |
| 2011–12 | Golden State | 65 | 1 | 26.4 | .501 | .452 | .793 | 3.9 | 1.4 | .5 | .9 | 9.8 |
| 2012–13 | Golden State | 2 | 0 | 12.5 | .667 | .000 | .667 | .5 | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | 7.0 |
| 2013–14 | Utah | 38 | 0 | 11.0 | .333 | .340 | .600 | 1.2 | .6 | .1 | .2 | 2.1 |
| 2014–15† | Golden State | 33 | 0 | 8.2 | .204 | .111 | .455 | 1.2 | .4 | .2 | .4 | .9 |
| 2015–16 | Golden State | 72 | 25 | 14.7 | .427 | .414 | .643 | 2.5 | .8 | .3 | .3 | 4.2 |
| 2016–17 | Minnesota | 47 | 33 | 21.9 | .374 | .386 | .722 | 2.1 | 1.0 | .5 | .5 | 4.2 |
| Career | 481 | 163 | 22.0 | .426 | .402 | .706 | 2.9 | 1.0 | .5 | .5 | 6.8 | |
Playoff Games
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2011 | Indiana | 5 | 0 | 11.0 | .462 | .750 | .500 | 1.4 | .6 | .2 | .2 | 3.2 |
| 2015† | Golden State | 3 | 0 | 2.3 | .167 | .500 | .000 | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | 1.0 |
| 2016 | Golden State | 14 | 0 | 7.9 | .450 | .333 | .500 | 1.6 | .2 | .1 | .1 | 1.6 |
| Career | 22 | 0 | 7.8 | .410 | .444 | .500 | 1.5 | .3 | .1 | .1 | 1.9 | |
Personal Life
Brandon Rush was born in Kansas City, Missouri. He comes from a family of basketball players. His brothers, JaRon and Kareem Rush, also played professional basketball.
Brandon lives in Berkeley, California.
Images for kids
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Brandon Rush in February 2015
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Rush with the Pacers in 2009
See also
In Spanish: Brandon Rush para niños
- List of National Basketball Association career 3-point field goal percentage leaders
