Glen Rice facts for kids
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Rice in 2010
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | May 28, 1967 Jacksonville, Arkansas, U.S. |
| High school | Flint Northwestern (Flint, Michigan) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 228 lb (103 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Michigan (1985–1989) |
| NBA Draft | 1989 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4th overall |
| Selected by the Miami Heat | |
| Pro career | 1989–2004 |
| Career history | |
| 1989–1995 | Miami Heat |
| 1995–1999 | Charlotte Hornets |
| 1999–2000 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2000–2001 | New York Knicks |
| 2001–2003 | Houston Rockets |
| 2003–2004 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 18,336 (18.3 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 4,387 (4.4 rpg) |
| Assists | 2,097 (2.1 apg) |
Glen Anthony Rice Sr. (born May 28, 1967) is a former American professional basketball player. He played as a small forward in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Rice was known for his amazing shooting skills.
He was a three-time NBA All-Star during his 15-year career. He made 1,559 three-point field goals, which was a lot for his time. Glen Rice won a championship in college and also an NBA championship as a pro. He scored 18,336 points in his NBA career.
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Early Life and College Career
Glen Anthony Rice Sr. was born on May 28, 1967. His hometown was Jacksonville, Arkansas. He went to Flint Northwestern High School in Flint, Michigan. There, he became a star basketball player.
College Success at Michigan
Rice played college basketball for the University of Michigan Wolverines. He played for four seasons, from 1985 to 1989. He was a starter for three of those years. Glen became the school's all-time leading scorer. He scored 2,442 points in his college career.
He led Michigan to win the 1989 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship. During this tournament, he set an NCAA record. He scored 184 points, a record that still stands today. Rice was also named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player.
In 1989, his jersey number 41 was retired by the Michigan Wolverines. This means no other player at Michigan can wear that number. It was a special honor for his achievements.
Michigan Records
Glen Rice still holds many records at the University of Michigan, including:
- 1st in career points (2,442)
- 1st in points in a single season (949 in 1988–89)
- 1st in field goals made in a single season (363 in 1988–89)
- 1st in three-point field goal percentage in a single season (51.6% in 1988–89)
Professional Career
Glen Rice's great performance in the NCAA Tournament helped him get noticed. He was picked fourth overall in the 1989 NBA draft. The Miami Heat chose him.
Miami Heat (1989–1995)
The Heat was a new team in the NBA. They needed players who could score points. As a rookie, Rice started in 60 games. He averaged 13.6 points per game. The team slowly got better each year.
In the 1991–92 season, Rice became the team's main scorer. He averaged 22.3 points per game. He also made 155 three-point shots. This helped the Heat reach the playoffs for the first time. They played against Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls.
In the 1994–95 season, Rice averaged 22.3 points per game. He won the NBA All-Star Long Distance Shootout in 1995. Later that season, he scored a career-high 56 points in one game. This was the most points scored by any player that season.
Charlotte Hornets (1995–1999)
In 1995, Rice was traded to the Charlotte Hornets. He joined another talented player, Larry Johnson. Rice led the team in scoring with 21.6 points per game. He also led the league in three-point shooting percentage (47%) in the 1996–97 season.
This season was a big one for Rice. He was chosen for his second straight All-Star Game. At the 1997 NBA All-Star Game, he set a record. He scored 20 points in the third quarter alone. He finished with 26 points and won the NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award. His amazing performance is remembered as one of the NBA's best All-Star moments. The Hornets won 54 games that year.
In the 1997–98 season, the Hornets won 51 games. They won a playoff series before losing to the Chicago Bulls. In 1999, Rice was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers (1999–2000)
Joining the Los Angeles Lakers was a big move for Rice. He became the third main scorer. He played alongside superstars Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant. The Lakers hoped this team would win an NBA championship.
Before the 1999–2000 season, the Lakers hired coach Phil Jackson. Jackson had won many championships with the Chicago Bulls. The Lakers had a great season, winning 67 games. Rice started in 80 games and averaged 15.9 points.
In the 2000 Playoffs, Rice helped the Lakers reach the 2000 NBA Finals. They played against the Indiana Pacers. In Game 6, Rice scored 16 points, including 3 three-pointers. The Lakers won the series 4 games to 2. This gave Glen Rice his first and only NBA championship!
Later Career (2000–2004)
After winning the championship, Rice was traded to the New York Knicks. He played as a "sixth man," coming off the bench to help the team. He averaged 12 points per game in the 2000–01 season.
He then played for the Houston Rockets for two seasons. Injuries limited his playing time there. His final season was with the Los Angeles Clippers in 2003–04. A knee injury ended his career. On February 18, 2004, he scored his 18,000th career point. He retired after playing only 18 games that season.
Personal Life
Glen Rice has a son named Glen Rice Jr.. He was also a professional basketball player. He was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2013.
Glen Rice has five other children: G'mitri, Brianna, Giancarlo, Giovanni, and Bella. In 2016, Glen Rice married Tia Santoro in Miami.
Awards
- NBA champion (2000)
- NBA All-Star Game MVP (1997)
- NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player (1989)
- NCAA champion (1989)
- 3-time All-Star
- 2-time All-NBA — 1997 second team, 1998 third team
- NBA Three-Point Shootout champion (1995)
- NBA All-Rookie Second Team (1990)
- Retired Jerseys: #41 University of Michigan
See also
In Spanish: Glen Rice para niños
- List of NBA career 3-point scoring leaders
- List of NBA career 3-point field goal percentage leaders
Images for kids
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Glen Rice in 2010
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Glen Rice defending Jalen Rose.
