Dennis Scott (basketball) facts for kids
_2013.jpg)
Scott in 2013
|
|
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 5, 1968 Hagerstown, Maryland, U.S. |
| High school | Flint Hill (Oakton, Virginia) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 229 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Georgia Tech (1987–1990) |
| NBA Draft | 1990 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall |
| Selected by the Orlando Magic | |
| Pro career | 1990–2000 |
| Career history | |
| 1990–1997 | Orlando Magic |
| 1997–1998 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 1998 | Phoenix Suns |
| 1999 | New York Knicks |
| 1999 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 1999–2000 | Vancouver Grizzlies |
| Career highlights and awards | |
|
|
| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 8,094 (12.9 ppg) |
| Assists | 1,296 (2.1 apg) |
| Rebounds | 1,774 (2.8 rpg) |
Dennis Eugene Scott Jr. (born September 5, 1968) is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He was a tall small forward at 6 feet 8 inches. Scott played college basketball for Georgia Tech. In 1990, he was named the ACC Men's Basketball Player of the Year. The Orlando Magic chose him as the fourth pick in the 1990 NBA draft. He was a top scorer for the Yellow Jackets team that reached the Final Four. He was part of Georgia Tech's "Lethal Weapon 3" with Kenny Anderson and Brian Oliver.
Contents
Dennis Scott's Basketball Journey
High School Achievements
Dennis Scott played high school basketball for Coach Stu Vetter. He attended Flint Hill in Oakton, Virginia. In his senior year (1987), his team was ranked first in the nation by USA Today. The year before, his junior year, Flint Hill Prep was ranked second nationally by USA Today. Scott was a very versatile player. He could play almost any position on the court. This was thanks to his height, strength, shooting skills, and quickness.
College Career Highlights
Scott had a great college career with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. He helped them reach the NCAA Tournament every year he played. In his junior season (1989–90), he led the Yellow Jackets to win the ACC Tournament Championship. He was also named the ACC Player of the Year that season. The team made it to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament. They lost to UNLV, who went on to win the championship. Scott decided to enter the NBA Draft after his junior year. He did not play his senior year of college. In 2002, Scott was honored as one of the 50 greatest players in ACC history. This was for the ACC 50th Anniversary men's basketball team.
NBA Career Overview
Playing for the Orlando Magic
Scott spent most of his professional career with the Orlando Magic. Fans nicknamed him "3-D" because he was very good at making long three-point shots. Before Shaquille O'Neal joined the team in 1992, Scott and Nick Anderson were the Magic's main scorers.
In the 1995–96 NBA season, Scott set a new NBA record. He made 267 three-point field goals in one season. This record was later broken by Ray Allen ten years later. On April 18, 1996, Scott also set an NBA record for most three-pointers in a single game. He made 11 shots from beyond the arc. His teammate Brian Shaw assisted on the record-breaking shot. Shaw had previously held the record with 10 three-pointers. This record was later broken by Kobe Bryant in 2003, who made 12. Most recently, Klay Thompson set the current record with 14 three-pointers in 2018.
Scott was honored by the Magic on March 26, 2006. This was part of their "Remember the Past Nights" program. The program celebrates former players for their achievements. Other players honored include Nick Anderson and Scott Skiles. In 2008, basketball analyst Jay Bilas ranked Scott as his number one college shooter of all time.
Other Teams Scott Played For
After his seven years with the Orlando Magic, Scott played for several other teams. On September 24, 1997, he was traded to the Dallas Mavericks. This trade involved Derek Harper and Ed O'Bannon. Scott had been unhappy with the Magic organization before this trade. During the 1997–98 NBA season, the Mavericks traded Scott to the Phoenix Suns for Cedric Ceballos.
He also played for the New York Knicks and the Minnesota Timberwolves during the 1998–99 season. His last NBA team was the Vancouver Grizzlies in the 1999–2000 season. Scott did not play in the 2000–01 NBA season. He was cut by the Washington Wizards during their training camp. In 2001, he tried to make a comeback with the Los Angeles Lakers. His former Orlando teammates, Shaquille O'Neal and Brian Shaw, were on that team. However, the Lakers had many experienced players. They decided to keep another player and cut Scott after training camp.
Life After Playing Basketball
Today, Dennis Scott works as a commentator for TNT Sports. He shares his basketball knowledge with viewers.
Scott also served as the general manager for the Atlanta Vision. This team was part of the American Basketball Association.
Dennis Scott's NBA Career Statistics
Here are some of Dennis Scott's career statistics from his time in the NBA:
| 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 Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–91 | Orlando | 82 | 73 | 28.5 | .425 | .374 | .750 | 2.9 | 1.6 | 0.8 | .3 | 15.7 |
| 1991–92 | Orlando | 18 | 15 | 33.8 | .402 | .326 | .901 | 3.7 | 1.9 | 1.1 | .5 | 19.9 |
| 1992–93 | Orlando | 54 | 43 | 32.6 | .431 | .403 | .786 | 3.4 | 2.5 | 1.1 | .3 | 15.9 |
| 1993–94 | Orlando | 82 | 37 | 27.8 | .405 | .399 | .774 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 1.0 | .4 | 12.8 |
| 1994–95 | Orlando | 62 | 10 | 24.2 | .439 | .426 | .754 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 0.7 | .2 | 12.9 |
| 1995–96 | Orlando | 82 | 82* | 37.1 | .440 | .425 | .820 | 3.8 | 3.0 | 1.1 | .4 | 17.5 |
| 1996–97 | Orlando | 66 | 62 | 32.8 | .398 | .394 | .792 | 3.1 | 2.1 | 1.1 | .3 | 12.5 |
| 1997–98 | Dallas | 52 | 42 | 34.6 | .387 | .344 | .822 | 3.8 | 2.5 | 0.8 | .6 | 13.6 |
| 1997–98 | Phoenix | 29 | 3 | 17.0 | .438 | .449 | .667 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.3 | .2 | 6.2 |
| 1998–99 | New York | 15 | 0 | 13.7 | .304 | .276 | .250 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 | .1 | 2.9 |
| 1998–99 | Minnesota | 21 | 9 | 25.3 | .446 | .426 | .815 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 0.6 | .1 | 9.1 |
| 1999–2000 | Vancouver | 66 | 0 | 19.1 | .375 | .376 | .842 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 0.4 | .1 | 5.6 |
| Career | 629 | 376 | 28.6 | .417 | .397 | .793 | 2.8 | 2.1 | 0.8 | .3 | 12.9 | |
Playoff Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Orlando | 3 | 3 | 33.0 | .341 | .318 | .800 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 14.3 |
| 1995 | Orlando | 21 | 15 | 35.5 | .413 | .371 | .850 | 3.0 | 2.1 | 1.0 | .2 | 14.7 |
| 1996 | Orlando | 12 | 12 | 37.2 | .414 | .377 | .636 | 3.6 | 1.9 | 0.8 | .1 | 11.3 |
| 1997 | Orlando | 5 | 1 | 18.8 | .261 | .273 | .000 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 0.4 | .0 | 3.0 |
| 1998 | Phoenix | 4 | 0 | 15.5 | .412 | .375 | .000 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | .0 | 4.3 |
| Career | 45 | 31 | 32.2 | .399 | .364 | .778 | 2.9 | 1.7 | 0.8 | .2 | 11.5 | |
See also
In Spanish: Dennis Scott para niños
- List of NBA single-game 3-point field goal leaders
