Edmond Sumner facts for kids
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Sumner with the Indiana Pacers in 2019
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| No. 4 – Sichuan Blue Whales | |
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| Point guard / shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 31, 1995 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| High school | Detroit Country Day (Beverly Hills, Michigan) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 196 lb (89 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Xavier (2014–2017) |
| NBA Draft | 2017 / Round: 2 / Pick: 52nd overall |
| Selected by the New Orleans Pelicans | |
| Pro career | 2017–present |
| League | CBA |
| Career history | |
| 2017–2021 | Indiana Pacers |
| 2017–2019 | →Fort Wayne Mad Ants |
| 2022–2023 | Brooklyn Nets |
| 2023–2024 | Žalgiris Kaunas |
| 2024–present | Sichuan Blue Whales |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Edmond Byron Sumner (born December 31, 1995) is an American professional basketball player. He plays as a point guard or shooting guard. Currently, he plays for the Sichuan Blue Whales in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). Before becoming a professional, he played college basketball for the Xavier Musketeers. He was a top player, averaging 15.0 points per game in his junior year.
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College Basketball Career
Edmond Sumner played college basketball for the Xavier Musketeers. This team is part of Xavier University in Cincinnati. He played there for three years, from 2014 to 2017.
During his freshman year, he had to stop playing after only six games. This was because of ongoing knee problems. In January 2017, during his junior year, he got another injury. He was playing against St. John's when it happened. This injury meant he could not play for the rest of that season. At that time, he was averaging almost 15 points, 5 assists, and 4 rebounds per game.
After his junior season, on March 28, 2017, Sumner decided to enter the 2017 NBA draft. This meant he was ready to become a professional basketball player.
Professional Basketball Journey
Joining the Indiana Pacers (2017–2021)
On June 23, 2017, Edmond Sumner was chosen in the 2017 NBA draft. The New Orleans Pelicans picked him as the 52nd overall player. However, he was quickly traded to the Indiana Pacers for money.
On July 5, 2017, Sumner signed a special contract with the Pacers. It was called a two-way contract. This was the first time a player picked in the second round of the draft signed such a deal. In his first year (2017–18), he didn't play much for the Pacers. He spent a lot of time playing for their G-League team, the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.
Sumner continued to have limited playing time at the start of the 2018–19 season. But then, his teammate Victor Oladipo got a serious injury. This meant Sumner's playing time increased a lot. He even got his first start in an NBA game against the Golden State Warriors. On February 11, 2019, he signed a regular NBA contract with the Pacers. This new deal was for two years.
On July 29, Sumner signed another contract with the Pacers. This one was for three years and worth about $6.48 million.
During the 2020–21 season, Sumner played well. He averaged 7.5 points and 1.8 rebounds per game. He shot 52.5 percent from the field. In April 2021, he scored over 20 points in two games in a row. These games were against the Detroit Pistons and the Orlando Magic. On September 9, 2021, it was announced that Sumner had a torn Achilles tendon. This injury meant he would be out of the game for a long time.
Playing for the Brooklyn Nets (2022–2023)
On October 6, 2021, Sumner was traded to the Brooklyn Nets. He was traded along with a future draft pick. In return, the Pacers received the draft rights to another player. Four days later, the Nets decided to release him.
However, on July 8, 2022, Sumner signed with the Nets again. He played for them during the 2022–23 season.
On July 15, 2023, Sumner was released by the Nets once more. On September 29, 2023, he signed with the Charlotte Hornets. But he was released by them on October 24, 2023.
Time in Lithuania (2023–2024)
On November 29, 2023, Sumner moved to Europe. He signed with Žalgiris Kaunas. This team plays in the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL) and the EuroLeague. While playing for Žalgiris, he helped them win the Lithuanian King Mindaugas Cup in 2024.
Career Statistics Highlights
Edmond Sumner has played in different leagues. Here are some highlights from his career statistics:
- In the NBA, he played 161 regular season games. He averaged 6.2 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game.
- His best NBA season was 2020–21 with the Indiana Pacers. He averaged 7.5 points per game.
- In the EuroLeague, he played 23 games for Žalgiris. He averaged 6.9 points and 1.8 assists per game.
- In college, he averaged 11.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.8 assists over 59 games.
See also
In Spanish: Edmond Sumner para niños
