DeMarre Carroll facts for kids
Carroll with the Brooklyn Nets in 2018
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| Phoenix Suns | |
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| Assistant coach | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 27, 1986 Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College |
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| NBA Draft | 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 27th overall |
| Selected by the Memphis Grizzlies | |
| Pro career | 2009–2020 |
| Coaching career | 2022–present |
| League | NBA |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 2009–2011 | Memphis Grizzlies |
| 2010–2011 | →Dakota Wizards |
| 2011 | Houston Rockets |
| 2011–2012 | Denver Nuggets |
| 2012–2013 | Utah Jazz |
| 2013–2015 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2015–2017 | Toronto Raptors |
| 2017–2019 | Brooklyn Nets |
| 2019–2020 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 2020 | Houston Rockets |
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| 2022–2023 | Milwaukee Bucks (assistant) |
| 2023–2024 | Los Angeles Lakers (assistant) |
| 2024–2025 | Cleveland Cavaliers (assistant) |
| 2025–present | Phoenix Suns (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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DeMarre LaEdrick Carroll (born July 27, 1986) is an American professional basketball coach and former player. He is currently an assistant coach for the Phoenix Suns in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
DeMarre was chosen as the 27th player overall by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2009 NBA draft. He played in the NBA for 11 seasons. He was part of teams like the Grizzlies, Houston Rockets, Denver Nuggets, Utah Jazz, Atlanta Hawks, Toronto Raptors, Brooklyn Nets, and San Antonio Spurs. Before joining the NBA, he played college basketball for the Vanderbilt Commodores and Missouri Tigers.
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Early Life and High School Basketball
DeMarre Carroll was born to Ed and Cynthia Carroll. He grew up in Forestdale, Alabama. His older brother, DeLonte, who sadly passed away at age nine from a brain tumor, inspired DeMarre to play basketball.
Carroll first went to Minor High School in Adamsville. Later, he moved to John Carroll Catholic High School in Birmingham for the 2002–03 season. There, he teamed up with future Alabama point guard Ronald Steele. Together, they led the John Carroll Catholic Cavaliers to win two state championships in a row in Alabama Class 6A.
As a junior and senior, DeMarre was recognized as a top player. He helped his high school team achieve an amazing 67 wins and only 3 losses in his last two seasons. In his junior year, he averaged 17.8 points and 9.1 rebounds. His team went undefeated with a 36–0 record and won the state championship. In his senior year, he averaged 19.7 points and 10.7 rebounds, leading his team to a 31–3 record and another championship. He was even named the MVP of the 2004 Alabama Class 6A State Tournament.
College Career
After playing well in his second year at Vanderbilt, DeMarre decided to transfer to the University of Missouri in 2006. He wanted to play for his uncle, Mike Anderson, who was the coach there.
During his senior year, Carroll helped the Missouri Tigers reach the Elite Eight (the national quarterfinals) in the 2009 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament. He was known for his tough and determined style of play, which earned him the nickname "Junkyard Dog."
Health Challenges
When DeMarre first arrived at Missouri, he had some health concerns. Doctors later found that he had a liver condition. It was thought that he might need a liver transplant many years later, likely after his basketball career ended. This health information became public a few weeks before the 2009 NBA draft. In 2007, he also suffered an ankle injury.
Professional Basketball Career
Memphis Grizzlies (2009–2011)
The Memphis Grizzlies picked DeMarre Carroll as the 27th player in the first round of the 2009 NBA Draft. He mostly played as a substitute during his time with the Grizzlies. He also spent some time playing for the Dakota Wizards in the NBA D-League.
Houston Rockets (2011)
In February 2011, Carroll was traded to the Houston Rockets. He was later released by the Rockets in April 2011.
Denver Nuggets (2011–2012)
In December 2011, the Denver Nuggets invited Carroll to their training camp. He played in four games for the Nuggets before being released in February 2012.
Utah Jazz (2012–2013)
DeMarre Carroll then signed with the Utah Jazz in February 2012.
Atlanta Hawks (2013–2015)
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On August 3, 2013, Carroll joined the Atlanta Hawks. He had some great games with the Hawks. In February 2014, he scored a career-high 24 points against the New York Knicks.
In December 2014, he scored 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in a win against the Los Angeles Clippers. In January 2015, he was part of the Hawks' starting lineup that was named the Eastern Conference Players of the Month. This was because the team had an amazing 17–0 record that month, which was a first in league history. A few days later, he scored a new career-high of 26 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Toronto Raptors (2015–2017)
On July 9, 2015, Carroll signed a four-year contract with the Toronto Raptors. He played his first game for the Raptors in October 2015, scoring 14 points. However, he faced some injuries during his time with the Raptors, especially with his right knee. He had surgery on his knee in January 2016 and missed many games.
In January 2017, he tied his career high with 26 points and made a career-best six three-pointers in a game against the Houston Rockets.
Brooklyn Nets (2017–2019)
On July 13, 2017, Carroll was traded to the Brooklyn Nets. In his first game for the Nets in October 2017, he scored 10 points. In November 2017, he scored a season-high 24 points in a win against the Memphis Grizzlies.
San Antonio Spurs (2019–2020)
In July 2019, Carroll was traded to the San Antonio Spurs as part of a three-team trade.
Return to Houston (2020)
After being released by the Spurs, DeMarre Carroll signed with the Houston Rockets again on February 21, 2020.
Coaching Career
After his playing career, DeMarre Carroll became a coach. On August 2, 2022, he was announced as an assistant coach for the Milwaukee Bucks. He worked under head coach Mike Budenholzer, who he had played for when he was with the Atlanta Hawks.
On July 4, 2023, Carroll was hired as an assistant coach by the Los Angeles Lakers.
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 Games
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2009–10 | Memphis | 71 | 1 | 11.2 | .396 | .000 | .623 | 2.1 | .5 | .4 | .1 | 2.9 |
| 2010–11 | Memphis | 7 | 0 | 5.6 | .444 | .000 | 1.000 | 1.1 | .3 | .1 | .1 | 1.4 |
| 2010–11 | Houston | 5 | 0 | 2.2 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .0 | .4 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
| 2011–12 | Denver | 4 | 0 | 5.3 | 1.000 | .000 | .000 | .8 | .8 | .0 | .0 | 3.0 |
| 2011–12 | Utah | 20 | 9 | 16.4 | .374 | .368 | .875 | 2.5 | .8 | .6 | .1 | 4.8 |
| 2012–13 | Utah | 66 | 12 | 16.8 | .460 | .286 | .765 | 2.8 | .9 | .9 | .4 | 6.0 |
| 2013–14 | Atlanta | 73 | 73 | 32.1 | .470 | .362 | .773 | 5.5 | 1.8 | 1.5 | .3 | 11.1 |
| 2014–15 | Atlanta | 70 | 69 | 31.3 | .487 | .395 | .702 | 5.3 | 1.7 | 1.3 | .2 | 12.6 |
| 2015–16 | Toronto | 26 | 22 | 30.2 | .389 | .390 | .600 | 4.7 | 1.0 | 1.7 | .2 | 11.0 |
| 2016–17 | Toronto | 72 | 72 | 26.1 | .401 | .341 | .761 | 3.8 | 1.0 | 1.1 | .4 | 8.9 |
| 2017–18 | Brooklyn | 73 | 73 | 29.9 | .414 | .371 | .764 | 6.6 | 2.0 | .8 | .4 | 13.5 |
| 2018–19 | Brooklyn | 67 | 8 | 25.4 | .395 | .342 | .760 | 5.2 | 1.3 | .5 | .1 | 11.1 |
| 2019–20 | San Antonio | 15 | 0 | 9.0 | .310 | .231 | .600 | 2.1 | .7 | .1 | .1 | 2.2 |
| 2019–20 | Houston | 9 | 0 | 17.2 | .432 | .250 | .773 | 2.7 | 1.6 | .7 | .3 | 6.0 |
| Career | 578 | 339 | 23.7 | .430 | .358 | .741 | 4.2 | 1.3 | .9 | .3 | 8.9 | |
Playoff Games
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2012 | Utah | 4 | 0 | 18.3 | .474 | .200 | .000 | 3.8 | .8 | .5 | .3 | 4.8 |
| 2014 | Atlanta | 7 | 7 | 35.1 | .469 | .409 | .636 | 4.9 | 1.6 | .7 | .4 | 8.9 |
| 2015 | Atlanta | 16 | 16 | 34.9 | .486 | .403 | .780 | 6.1 | 2.0 | 1.1 | .3 | 14.6 |
| 2016 | Toronto | 20 | 19 | 29.8 | .390 | .328 | .750 | 4.1 | .9 | .9 | .4 | 8.9 |
| 2017 | Toronto | 10 | 7 | 15.5 | .405 | .318 | .556 | 2.7 | .5 | .8 | .5 | 4.2 |
| 2019 | Brooklyn | 5 | 3 | 23.8 | .237 | .292 | 1.000 | 4.0 | .4 | .8 | .0 | 6.6 |
| 2020 | Houston | 3 | 0 | 3.0 | .500 | .000 | .000 | 1.5 | .5 | .0 | .0 | 1.0 |
| Career | 64 | 52 | 27.4 | .426 | .353 | .752 | 4.3 | 1.1 | .9 | .3 | 8.9 | |
Family Connections
DeMarre Carroll is the nephew of Mike Anderson. Mike Anderson is a well-known college basketball coach who coached at Missouri and Arkansas. DeMarre's cousin, T.J. Cleveland, has also worked as a college basketball assistant coach.
Awards and Honors
- 2004 High School 6A Finals MVP
- 2004 Alabama-Mississippi Game MVP
- 2007 Rivals.com Top Transfer
- 2009 First Team All-Big 12
- 2009 Academic All-Big 12 Team
- 2009 Big 12 men's basketball tournament MVP
See also
In Spanish: DeMarre Carroll para niños
