Dennis Scott (basketball) facts for kids
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Scott in 2013
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| Personal information | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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 American professional basketball player. He was a 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) small forward known for his amazing three-point shots. Dennis Scott played college basketball for Georgia Tech. In 1990, he was named the ACC Men's Basketball Player of the Year. The Orlando Magic picked him fourth in the 1990 NBA draft. He was a key player for Georgia Tech when they reached the Final Four. He was part of a famous trio called "Lethal Weapon 3" with Kenny Anderson and Brian Oliver.
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Dennis Scott's Basketball Journey
High School Star
Dennis Scott played high school basketball at Flint Hill in Oakton, Virginia. His coach was Stu Vetter. In his senior year (1987), Flint Hill Prep was ranked number one in the nation by USA Today. The year before, his team was ranked second nationally. Dennis Scott was a very versatile player. He could play every position on the court. This was because of his size, strength, shooting skills, and quickness.
College Success at Georgia Tech
Scott had a great college career at Georgia Tech. He helped his team 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. His team made it to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament. They lost to UNLV, who went on to win the championship. After his junior year, he decided to enter the NBA Draft. In 2002, Dennis Scott was honored. He was named to the ACC 50th Anniversary men's basketball team. This team celebrates the 50 greatest players in ACC history.
NBA Career Highlights
Orlando Magic Years
Dennis Scott spent most of his NBA career with the Orlando Magic. Fans gave him the nickname "3-D." This was because he was so good at making long three-point shots. Before Shaquille O'Neal joined the team in 1992, Scott and Nick Anderson were the Magic's top scorers.
In the 1995–96 NBA season, Scott set an NBA record. He made 267 three-point field goals in one season. This record was later broken by Ray Allen. On April 18, 1996, he also set an NBA record. He made 11 three-pointers in a single game. His teammate Brian Shaw passed him the ball for the record-breaking shot. Shaw had previously held the record with 10 three-pointers. Later, Kobe Bryant broke Scott's record by making 12 three-pointers. Today, Klay Thompson holds the record with 14 three-pointers in a game.
The Magic honored Dennis Scott on March 26, 2006. This was part of their "Remember the Past Nights" program. They celebrate former players for their achievements. Other players like Nick Anderson and Scott Skiles were also honored. In 2008, basketball analyst Jay Bilas ranked Dennis Scott as his number one college shooter ever.
Playing for Other Teams
After seven years with the Orlando Magic, Dennis Scott played for other teams. On September 24, 1997, he was traded to the Dallas Mavericks. He later played for the Phoenix Suns during the 1997–98 NBA season. He also had short stays with the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves in 1998–99. His final NBA season was with the Vancouver Grizzlies in 1999–2000. He tried to make a comeback with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2001. However, the team had many experienced players and decided not to sign him.
After Playing Basketball
After retiring from playing, Dennis Scott became a commentator. He now works for Turner Sports. He has also served as the general manager for the Atlanta Vision. This team is part of the American Basketball Association.
NBA Career Statistics
Here are some of Dennis Scott's 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 Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 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 |
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| 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
