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Eric Maynor

Maynor with the Wizards
Oklahoma City Thunder
Assistant coach
Personal information
Born	(1987-06-11) June 11, 1987 (age 38) Raeford, North Carolina, U.S.
High school	Hoke County (Raeford, North Carolina) Westover (Fayetteville, North Carolina)
Listed height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight	175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
College	VCU (2005–2009)
NBA Draft	2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 20th overall
Selected by the Utah Jazz
Pro career	2009–2018
Coaching career	2019–present
League	NBA
Career history
As player:
2009	Utah Jazz
2009–2013	Oklahoma City Thunder
2013	Portland Trail Blazers
2013–2014	Washington Wizards
2014	Philadelphia 76ers
2015	Varese
2015–2016	Nizhny Novgorod
2016–2017	Varese
2017–2018	Orlandina
As coach:
2019–2021	Oklahoma City Blue (assistant)
2021–present	Oklahoma City Thunder (player development)
Career highlights and awards
As assistant coach NBA champion (2025) As player 2× CAA Player of the Year (2008, 2009) 3× First-team All-CAA (2007–2009) No. 3 jersey retired by VCU Rams

Eric Demarqua Maynor (born June 11, 1987) is an American who used to play professional basketball. He is now an assistant coach for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU).

Maynor was chosen by the Utah Jazz in the 2009 NBA draft. He also played for other NBA teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers, Washington Wizards, and Philadelphia 76ers.

Early Life and Family

Eric Demarqua Maynor was born on June 11, 1987. He grew up in Raeford, North Carolina. He was the third of four children. His dad, George Maynor, also played college basketball. His dad was even picked by the Chicago Bulls in the 1979 NBA draft.

High School Basketball

Maynor started playing basketball at Hoke County High School. For his last year, he moved to Westover High School in Fayetteville. He wanted to play with his friend and teammate, De'shaune Griffin.

Maynor helped his team reach the North Carolina state championship game in 2005. He scored 25 points in that game. Because he played so well, he was named to the 2004/05 North Carolina All-State Basketball team.

College Basketball Career

Eric Maynor played basketball for four years at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). He studied Sports Management there.

Freshman Year (2005–06)

In his first year at VCU, Maynor played in 29 games. By the end of the season, he was a starting player. He averaged 4.7 points and 2.2 assists per game.

Sophomore Year (2006–07)

On March 15, 2007, Maynor scored 22 points against Duke. He made the winning shot in that game. This helped VCU win against Duke in the first round of the 2007 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament. He also made a game-winning play against George Mason in the 2007 Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) championship game.

Later in 2007, Maynor was chosen to play for the United States in the Pan American Games. He played two games before a hip injury stopped him. He was also considered one of the top 50 college basketball players for the John R. Wooden Award.

Junior Year (2007–08)

Maynor helped VCU win the CAA regular-season title. He was named the CAA Player of the Year. He was also chosen for the All-CAA first team.

Senior Year (2008–09)

In his final year, Eric Maynor became VCU's all-time leader in assists. He also made the most free throws in VCU history. On February 28, 2009, he became VCU's all-time leading scorer. He finished his college career with 1,929 points.

Maynor led VCU to another CAA title in 2009. He scored 25 points in the championship game against George Mason. VCU then went to the NCAA Tournament. They lost to UCLA when Maynor missed a shot at the end of the game.

Professional Basketball Career

Playing in the NBA

Utah Jazz (2009)

The Utah Jazz picked Maynor as the 20th player in the 2009 NBA draft. He was the first VCU player ever chosen in the first round of the NBA draft.

Maynor signed a two-year contract with the Jazz on July 1, 2009. He was excited to learn from star player Deron Williams.

Oklahoma City Thunder (2009–2013)

On December 22, 2009, Maynor was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. He became the backup point guard for the Thunder, playing behind Russell Westbrook.

In January 2012, Maynor tore a ligament in his right knee. This injury meant he missed the rest of the season. Without Maynor, the Thunder reached the 2012 NBA Finals. However, they lost to the Miami Heat.

Portland Trail Blazers (2013)

On February 21, 2013, Maynor was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers. He was expected to help lead the team's second group of players. The Blazers' general manager, Neil Olshey, thought Maynor made good decisions with the ball.

Washington Wizards (2013–2014)

Maynor signed with the Washington Wizards on July 10, 2013.

Philadelphia 76ers (2014)

On February 20, 2014, Maynor was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. He was later released by the team in March 2014.

Playing in Europe

After his time in the NBA, Maynor played basketball in Europe.

• On January 14, 2015, he signed with Pallacanestro Varese in Italy.
• On July 23, 2015, he signed with the Russian team Nizhny Novgorod.
• On July 27, 2016, Maynor returned to play for Pallacanestro Varese in Italy.
• On November 20, 2017, he signed with another Italian team, Orlandina Basket.

The Basketball Tournament

In 2017, Maynor played in The Basketball Tournament. This is a special competition for basketball players. He played for "Ram Nation," a team made up of former VCU players. Maynor helped his team reach the Elite 8 round.

Coaching Career

In September 2019, Eric Maynor became an assistant coach for the Oklahoma City Blue. This team is part of the NBA's G League.

In August 2021, Maynor moved to the Oklahoma City Thunder coaching staff. He now works as a player development coach, helping players improve their skills.

NBA Career Statistics

Regular Season Games

Playoff Games

See also

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