Brendan Haywood facts for kids
Haywood with the Washington Wizards in 2009
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| Born | November 27, 1979 New York City, New York, U.S. |
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| High school | James B. Dudley (Greensboro, North Carolina) |
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| Listed height | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 263 lb (119 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| College | North Carolina (1997–2001) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 2001 / Round: 1 / Pick: 20th overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers | ||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2001–2015 | |||||||||||||
| League | NBA | |||||||||||||
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| 2001–2010 | Washington Wizards | |||||||||||||
| 2010–2012 | Dallas Mavericks | |||||||||||||
| 2012–2014 | Charlotte Bobcats | |||||||||||||
| 2014–2015 | Cleveland Cavaliers | |||||||||||||
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| Career NBA statistics | ||||||||||||||
| Points | 5,538 (6.8 ppg) | |||||||||||||
| Rebounds | 4,875 (6.0 rpg) | |||||||||||||
| Assists | 442 (0.5 apg) | |||||||||||||
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Brendan Todd Haywood (born November 27, 1979) is an American who used to play professional basketball. He was a center in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He won an NBA championship with the Dallas Mavericks in 2011. After he stopped playing, Haywood became a college basketball announcer for CBS Sports. He also works as a co-host and analyst for SiriusXM NBA Radio and for the NBA Playoffs on NBATV.
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College Basketball Career
Brendan Haywood was a talented player in high school. As a senior at James B. Dudley High School in Greensboro, North Carolina, he was named the Gatorade North Carolina Basketball Player of the Year. He was also chosen for the 1997 McDonald's All-American Team, which features the best high school players in the country.
After high school, Haywood went to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1997. He was recruited by the famous Tar Heel basketball coach Dean Smith. However, Coach Smith retired soon after Haywood arrived. His assistant, Bill Guthridge, took over as coach. In his first year, Haywood was a key player coming off the bench. His team reached the National Semifinals in the 1998 NCAA Tournament.
Haywood became a starter in his second year. The Tar Heels made it to the 1999 NCAA tournament but were eliminated early. The team had a tough year in 1999-2000 but bounced back to reach the Final Four in the 2000 NCAA tournament. Haywood's last year at UNC was the 2000-01 season, with a new coach, Matt Doherty. They earned a high seed in the 2001 NCAA tournament but lost in the second round.
During his time at UNC, Haywood made history. On December 4, 2000, he recorded the first triple-double in the school's history. He had 18 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 blocks in a game against the University of Miami. His 10 blocks were also a new UNC record. He finished his college career as the Atlantic Coast Conference's all-time leader in field goal percentage (63.7%). He is also the Tar Heels' all-time leader in blocked shots with 304. In his senior year, he was named to the All-Atlantic Coast Conference 2nd Team.
NBA Professional Career
Playing for the Washington Wizards (2001–2010)
Brendan Haywood was chosen by the Cleveland Cavaliers as the 20th pick in the 2001 NBA draft. However, he was soon traded to the Orlando Magic, who then traded him to the Washington Wizards. He became the Wizards' starting center and played for them for almost nine years.
Winning a Championship with the Dallas Mavericks (2010–2012)
On February 13, 2010, Haywood was traded to the Dallas Mavericks. He joined teammates Caron Butler and DeShawn Stevenson. In July 2010, Haywood signed a new contract with the Mavericks. The Mavericks went on to win the 2011 NBA championship, which was a huge achievement for Haywood. In July 2012, the Mavericks decided to release him.
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Time with the Charlotte Bobcats (2012–2014)
After leaving the Mavericks, Haywood was picked up by the Charlotte Bobcats in July 2012. Unfortunately, he missed the entire 2013–14 season because of a foot injury.
Final Season with the Cleveland Cavaliers (2014–2015)
On July 12, 2014, Haywood was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. His last NBA game was on May 26, 2015, during the 2015 Eastern Conference Finals. Cleveland won that game and swept the Atlanta Hawks, moving on to the Finals. Haywood played only two minutes in that game. The Cavaliers eventually lost to the Golden State Warriors in the Finals.
After the season, on July 27, 2015, Haywood was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers. However, the Blazers released him just three days later, marking the end of his playing career.
Broadcast Career After Playing
After retiring from playing in the NBA, Brendan Haywood started a new career as a basketball analyst and broadcaster for NBA TV. He also works as an analyst for NBATV and TNT, covering the NBA Playoffs. For example, he helped cover the first round of the 2021 NBA playoffs.
See also
In Spanish: Brendan Haywood para niños
