Dorell Wright facts for kids
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Wright with Brose Bamberg in 2018
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | December 2, 1985 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| High school |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| NBA Draft | 2004 / Round: 1 / Pick: 19th overall |
| Selected by the Miami Heat | |
| Pro career | 2004–2020 |
| Career history | |
| 2004–2010 | Miami Heat |
| 2006 | →Florida Flame |
| 2010–2012 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2012–2013 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2013–2015 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 2015–2016 | Beikong Fly Dragons |
| 2016 | Miami Heat |
| 2017 | Igokea |
| 2017–2018 | Brose Bamberg |
| 2018–2019 | Lokomotiv Kuban |
| 2019–2020 | Igokea |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career statistics | |
| Points | 4,597 (8.4 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 2,093 (3.8 rpg) |
| Assists | 850 (1.5 apg) |
Dorell Lawrence Wright, born on December 2, 1985, is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He was picked by the Miami Heat in the 2004 NBA draft right after high school. Dorell also played for teams like the Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, and Portland Trail Blazers. He once led the league in making the most three-point shots. In 2011, he was even chosen to join the NBA Three-Point Contest.
Contents
- Dorell Wright's High School Basketball Journey
- Dorell's Professional Basketball Career
- Playing for the Miami Heat (2004–2010)
- Time with the Golden State Warriors (2010–2012)
- Playing for the Philadelphia 76ers (2012–2013)
- Time with the Portland Trail Blazers (2013–2015)
- Playing in China (2015–2016)
- Back with the Miami Heat (2016)
- Playing in Europe (2017–2020)
- Retirement and New Ventures
- Dorell's Family Life
- See also
Dorell Wright's High School Basketball Journey
Dorell Wright started high school at Washington Preparatory. He then moved to Leuzinger High School. After his senior year, he spent an extra year at South Kent School in Connecticut. There, he was amazing on the basketball court. He scored about 29.4 points, grabbed 14 rebounds, and blocked 5 shots per game.
Experts like Rivals.com thought Dorell was a top player. In 2004, they ranked him as the 4th best small forward. He was also the 12th best player overall in the country. Dorell first planned to play for DePaul University. But then, he decided to go straight into the NBA draft.
Dorell's Professional Basketball Career
Playing for the Miami Heat (2004–2010)
The Miami Heat chose Dorell as the 19th pick in the 2004 NBA draft. He played his first professional game on February 5, 2005. The Heat won against the Chicago Bulls that day.
In January 2006, Dorell was sent to the Florida Flame. This team was part of the NBA Development League. Later that month, the Heat called him back. By the end of that year, he was the youngest player on the Heat team. They won their first-ever NBA championship!
Dorell signed again with the Heat on August 21, 2008.
Time with the Golden State Warriors (2010–2012)
On July 12, 2010, Dorell joined the Golden State Warriors. On November 27, he made nine three-point shots in one game. This was a new record for the Warriors team! He broke the old record set by Jason Richardson.
In February 2011, Dorell was picked for the 3-Point Shootout. This was part of the 2011 NBA All-Star Weekend. On March 18, 2011, he scored 30 points in the second half of a game. This was against the Phoenix Suns. He also had 6 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 blocks.
A few days later, on March 23, he scored a career-high 34 points. This was against the Houston Rockets. He also had 5 rebounds and 6 assists in that game.
On April 6, 2011, Dorell set another Warriors record. He made 184 three-point shots in one season. This beat Jason Richardson's old record of 183. On April 13, 2011, he made history. He became the first NBA player to score more points in his seventh season than in his first six seasons combined. He also finished the 2010–11 season with the most three-point shots made (194). He also took the most three-point shots (516). Both were Warriors team records. Later, Stephen Curry broke these records in the 2012–13 season.
After the 2010–11 season, Dorell was recognized for how much he improved. He finished third in voting for the NBA Most Improved Player award.
Playing for the Philadelphia 76ers (2012–2013)
On July 11, 2012, Dorell was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. This was part of a trade involving three teams. He played his first game for the 76ers on October 31, 2012. They won against the Denver Nuggets. Dorell scored three points in that game.
Time with the Portland Trail Blazers (2013–2015)
Dorell signed with the Portland Trail Blazers on July 10, 2013. He played his first game for them on October 30, 2013. They lost to the Phoenix Suns. Dorell scored three points in his debut for the team.
Playing in China (2015–2016)
On August 17, 2015, Dorell signed with the Beikong Fly Dragons. This team plays in the Chinese Basketball Association. He played 37 games for them. He averaged 24.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 2.0 steals per game.
Back with the Miami Heat (2016)
Dorell returned to the Miami Heat on April 12, 2016. This was his second time playing for the team. On April 17, he played in a playoff game against the Charlotte Hornets. The crowd gave him a big cheer when he entered the game. In his first game back with the Heat in six years, he scored eight points.
Dorell's last NBA game was on May 15, 2016. It was Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Heat lost to the Toronto Raptors. Dorell played for about two and a half minutes in that game. He scored 2 points and had 1 rebound.
On September 26, 2016, Dorell signed with the Los Angeles Clippers. However, he was released from the team in October after playing in two practice games.
Playing in Europe (2017–2020)
On October 3, 2017, Dorell signed with Igokea for the 2017–18 season. After playing only four games, he left Igokea. On October 27, 2017, he signed with a German team called Brose Bamberg. He played for them for the rest of the season. On July 20, 2018, Dorell signed a one-year deal with Lokomotiv Kuban in Russia.
Retirement and New Ventures
On November 18, 2020, Dorell Wright announced he was retiring from professional basketball. He shared this news on his Instagram page. He had a long career of 16 years, playing in the NBA, China, and Europe. Since 2020, Dorell has worked as a TV analyst. He helps cover basketball games for NBC Sports Bay Area.
Dorell's Family Life
In August 2014, Dorell married his long-time girlfriend, Mia Lee. He is also the older brother of New York Knicks guard Delon Wright.
Dorell appeared in a music video for the song "It Won't Stop" by Sevyn Streeter. He played the part of her love interest in the video.
See also
In Spanish: Dorell Wright para niños
- List of NBA season leaders in three-point field goals
