Emmanuel Mudiay facts for kids
Mudiay with the New York Knicks in 2018
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| No. 32 – Piratas de Quebradillas | |
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| Point guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 5, 1996 Kinshasa, Zaire (now DR Congo) |
| Nationality | Congolese / American |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| NBA Draft | 2015 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall |
| Selected by the Denver Nuggets | |
| Pro career | 2014–present |
| League | BSN |
| Career history | |
| 2014–2015 | Guangdong Southern Tigers |
| 2015–2018 | Denver Nuggets |
| 2018–2019 | New York Knicks |
| 2019–2020 | Utah Jazz |
| 2021 | Žalgiris Kaunas |
| 2021–2022 | Sacramento Kings |
| 2022–2023 | Iowa Wolves |
| 2023 | Cangrejeros de Santurce |
| 2024–present | Piratas de Quebradillas |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Emmanuel Kabeya Mudiay (born March 5, 1996) is a professional basketball player from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the United States. He plays as a point guard for the Piratas de Quebradillas team in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) league.
Emmanuel became well-known for his basketball skills while playing in high school in Texas. He first planned to play college basketball for the SMU Mustangs. However, he later decided to play professionally in China instead. After playing in China, he was chosen as the seventh overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft by the Denver Nuggets.
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Early Life and Moving to the U.S.
Emmanuel Mudiay was born on March 5, 1996, in Kinshasa, which is now part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. His father passed away when Emmanuel was very young. His family faced many challenges because of the Second Congo War in their home country.
To find safety, Emmanuel, his mother, and his brothers moved to the United States in 2001. When they first arrived, Emmanuel mostly spoke French. Even so, his older brother said they quickly felt like Americans.
High School Basketball Journey
Emmanuel started his high school basketball career at Grace Preparatory Academy in Arlington, Texas. In his first year, he helped his team win a championship game, scoring 16 points in the final.
Later, Emmanuel moved to Prime Prep Academy in Dallas, Texas. He played under coach Ray Forsett. During his time at Prime Prep, Emmanuel became one of the top young basketball players in the country. Experts even thought he might be the very first player chosen in the 2015 NBA draft.
He decided to play for the SMU Mustangs college team. He was excited to be coached by Larry Brown, who had won an NBA title with the Detroit Pistons.
However, in the summer of 2014, Emmanuel changed his mind. He chose to play professional basketball overseas in China instead of going to college. This was a big decision for a young player.
Professional Basketball Career
Playing in China (2014–2015)
On July 22, 2014, Emmanuel Mudiay signed a one-year contract to play for the Guangdong Southern Tigers in the Chinese Basketball Association. During his time in China, he faced an injury that kept him off the court for some time.
He returned to play in March 2015 for the team's playoff games. In total, he played 12 games for the Guangdong Southern Tigers. He averaged 18 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game.
Starting in the NBA with the Denver Nuggets (2015–2018)
On June 25, 2015, the Denver Nuggets picked Emmanuel Mudiay as the seventh overall player in the 2015 NBA draft. He played well in the NBA Summer League before officially joining the team.
He made his NBA debut on October 28, 2015, scoring 17 points and making 9 assists in a win against the Houston Rockets. He started in many games for the Nuggets. In December, he sprained his ankle, which made him miss several games.
On March 10, 2016, Emmanuel scored a career-high 30 points in a game against the Phoenix Suns. Later that month, he made a game-winning shot from far away at the last second, giving the Nuggets a thrilling win. At the end of his first season, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team, which means he was one of the best new players in the league.
In his second season, on November 6, 2016, he again scored 30 points against the Boston Celtics. He also had a career-high 13 assists in a game in January 2017.
Moving to the New York Knicks (2018–2019)
On February 8, 2018, Emmanuel Mudiay was traded to the New York Knicks. In his first game with the Knicks, he scored 14 points and had 10 assists.
Before the 2018–19 season, he sprained his ankle again, which kept him out for a couple of weeks. On December 14, he scored a new career-high of 34 points in an overtime win against the Charlotte Hornets. He also missed some games later in the season due to a shoulder injury.
Playing for the Utah Jazz (2019–2020)
On July 20, 2019, Emmanuel signed with the Utah Jazz. He said he chose the Jazz because he wanted to learn from experienced players like Mike Conley. He also hoped to play in the NBA playoffs for the first time.
Playing in Europe and the G League (2021–Present)
In August 2021, Emmanuel signed a one-year deal with Žalgiris Kaunas, a professional team in Lithuania that plays in the EuroLeague. He played five games for them before the team decided to part ways in November 2021.
Later in December 2021, he signed a short contract with the Sacramento Kings in the NBA. In November 2022, he joined the Iowa Wolves in the NBA G League, which is the NBA's official minor league.
In 2023, he played for Cangrejeros de Santurce in the Puerto Rican league. Since February 2024, he has been playing for the Piratas de Quebradillas in the same league.
National Team Experience
In 2016, Emmanuel Mudiay was part of the USA Men's Select Team. This team was chosen to practice with the main USA Basketball Men's National Team. They helped the national team get ready for the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics.
Career Statistics
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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 |
NBA Regular Season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2015–16 | Denver | 68 | 66 | 30.4 | .364 | .319 | .670 | 3.4 | 5.5 | 1.0 | .5 | 12.8 |
| 2016–17 | Denver | 55 | 41 | 25.6 | .377 | .316 | .784 | 3.3 | 3.9 | .7 | .2 | 11.0 |
| 2017–18 | Denver | 42 | 0 | 17.9 | .401 | .373 | .808 | 2.2 | 2.9 | .5 | .1 | 8.5 |
| New York | 22 | 14 | 22.4 | .368 | .196 | .686 | 2.6 | 3.9 | .9 | .3 | 8.8 | |
| 2018–19 | New York | 59 | 42 | 27.2 | .446 | .329 | .774 | 3.3 | 3.9 | .7 | .3 | 15.0 |
| 2019–20 | Utah | 54 | 2 | 15.7 | .462 | .345 | .759 | 2.3 | 2.1 | .4 | .2 | 7.3 |
| 2021–22 | Sacramento | 2 | 0 | 5.5 | .000 | — | .750 | .0 | 2.0 | .5 | .0 | 1.5 |
| Career | 302 | 165 | 23.8 | .401 | .323 | .744 | 2.9 | 3.8 | .7 | .3 | 10.9 | |
NBA Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2020 | Utah | 3 | 0 | 11.3 | .357 | .667 | .500 | 2.0 | .7 | .0 | .3 | 4.3 |
| Career | 3 | 0 | 11.3 | .357 | .667 | .500 | 2.0 | .7 | .0 | .3 | 4.3 | |
Chinese Basketball Association (CBA)
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2014–15 | Guangdong | 12 | 0 | 31.6 | .478 | .342 | .574 | 6.3 | 5.9 | 1.6 | .1 | 18.0 |
Images for kids
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Mudiay with the New York Knicks in 2018
See also
In Spanish: Emmanuel Mudiay para niños
