Greg Monroe facts for kids
Monroe with the Detroit Pistons in January 2014
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| New Orleans Pelicans | |
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| Player development coach | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 4, 1990 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
| High school | Helen Cox (Harvey, Louisiana) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 260 lb (118 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Georgetown (2008–2010) |
| NBA Draft | 2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7th overall |
| Selected by the Detroit Pistons | |
| Pro career | 2010–2023 |
| League | NBA |
| Career history | |
| 2010–2015 | Detroit Pistons |
| 2015–2017 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 2017–2018 | Phoenix Suns |
| 2018 | Boston Celtics |
| 2018–2019 | Toronto Raptors |
| 2019 | Boston Celtics |
| 2019 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2019–2020 | Bayern Munich |
| 2020–2021 | Khimki Moscow |
| 2021 | Capital City Go-Go |
| 2021–2022 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 2022 | Washington Wizards |
| 2022 | Capital City Go-Go |
| 2022 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 2022 | Utah Jazz |
| 2022 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 2022–2023 | Shanxi Loongs |
| 2023 | Osos de Manatí |
| 2023 | Sichuan Blue Whales |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Gregory Keith Monroe Jr. (born June 4, 1990) is an American former professional basketball player. He now works as a player development coach for the New Orleans Pelicans in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Detroit Pistons chose him as the seventh overall pick in the 2010 NBA draft. He was the last Pistons player to wear the number 10 jersey. This was because the Pistons retired the number for Dennis Rodman in 2011. During his first year at Georgetown University, Monroe was named Big East Rookie of the Year.
Contents
- Greg Monroe's High School Days
- Playing in College
- Becoming a Pro Basketball Player
- Starting with the Detroit Pistons
- Time with the Milwaukee Bucks
- Short Stint with the Phoenix Suns
- Joining the Boston Celtics
- Playing for the Toronto Raptors
- Back with the Celtics
- A Quick Stop with the 76ers
- Playing Overseas in Germany
- Time in Russia with Khimki
- Busy 2021-22 Season
- Playing in China
- Final Stop in Puerto Rico
- From Player to Coach
- See also
Greg Monroe's High School Days
Monroe went to Helen Cox High School in Harvey, Louisiana. In his senior year (2007–08), he was chosen as a McDonald's All-American. He also earned first-team Parade All-America honors. During this time, he averaged 21.0 points and 14.0 rebounds per game.
Experts like Rivals.com thought Monroe was a top player. They listed him as the No. 1 power forward and the No. 8 player in the country in 2008.
Playing in College
Freshman Year Success
In his first year at Georgetown, Monroe was named the Big East Rookie of the Year. He also made the Big East All-Rookie team. Plus, he was honored as a CBSSports.com NCAA Freshman All-American first team player. In 31 games, he averaged 12.7 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.8 steals, and 1.5 blocks.
Sophomore Year Highlights
In his second year, Monroe continued to shine. He was named to the All-Big East first team and the Big East All-Tournament team. He also received honors from the USBWA and NABC. The Associated Press (AP) and NABC named him a third-team All-American. In 34 games, he averaged 16.1 points, 9.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.5 blocks.
On April 17, 2010, Monroe decided to enter the NBA draft. This meant he would not play his last two years of college basketball.
Becoming a Pro Basketball Player
Starting with the Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons picked Monroe as the seventh overall player in the 2010 NBA draft. He signed with the Pistons on July 6, 2010.
Monroe played his first NBA game on October 30, 2010, against the Chicago Bulls. He scored 2 points and grabbed 3 rebounds in 7 minutes. After playing as a substitute for a month, Monroe started his first game on December 10, 2010. This was against the Minnesota Timberwolves. In that game, he had eight points, fifteen rebounds, and one block. Even though he started slowly, Monroe's performance improved in 2011. He became a strong scorer and rebounder for the Pistons. On February 23, 2011, he had his best game of the season against the Indiana Pacers. He scored 27 points and got 12 rebounds.
On May 4, 2011, Monroe finished sixth in the NBA Rookie of the Year voting.
During the 2011–12 season, Monroe played and started all 66 games for Detroit. On February 8, 2012, he was chosen for the NBA All-Star Weekend Rising Stars Challenge. Monroe and his teammate Brandon Knight were both picked for Team Shaq.
In the 2013–14 season, Monroe had his third year in a row with over 1,000 points and 600 rebounds. He joined Grant Hill as the only Pistons player to do this since the 1994–95 season.
On June 30, 2014, the Pistons offered Monroe a special contract. This made him a restricted free agent. On September 8, 2014, Monroe signed this offer. This meant he would become a completely free agent in 2015. On December 3, 2014, he scored a season-high 29 points. This was in a close 102–109 overtime loss to the Boston Celtics. On April 8, 2015, he returned after missing 11 games due to a knee injury. He scored 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in another loss to the Celtics.
Time with the Milwaukee Bucks
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On July 9, 2015, Monroe signed a three-year contract worth $50 million with the Milwaukee Bucks. He played his first game for the Bucks on October 28, 2015. He scored 22 points and had 14 rebounds. This was in a 122–97 loss to the New York Knicks. From February 9 to March 7, 2016, Monroe played as a substitute for 12 games. This was while coach Jason Kidd tried different team lineups. In his first game coming off the bench, he scored a season-high 29 points and had 12 rebounds. This helped the Bucks win 112–111 against the Boston Celtics. Monroe returned to the starting lineup on March 9.
For the 2016–17 season, Coach Kidd decided Monroe would permanently play as a substitute for the Bucks. On January 25, 2017, he led the Bucks with a season-high 28 points. This was in a 114–109 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Short Stint with the Phoenix Suns
On November 7, 2017, Monroe was traded to the Phoenix Suns. He was traded along with some future draft picks. In return, the Bucks received Eric Bledsoe. Monroe was dealing with a left calf injury when he arrived in Phoenix. He played his first game for the Suns on November 16, 2017. He scored 20 points and had 11 rebounds in 26 minutes. This was in a 142–116 loss to the Houston Rockets. Six days later, he had 22 points and 15 rebounds. This was in a 113–107 overtime loss to his old team, the Milwaukee Bucks. On January 24, 2018, he had 16 points and a season-high 17 rebounds. This was in a 116–101 loss to the Indiana Pacers. The Suns released him on February 1, 2018.
Joining the Boston Celtics
On February 8, 2018, Monroe signed with the Boston Celtics. On April 6, 2018, he achieved his second career triple-double. He scored 19 points, had 11 rebounds, and made 10 assists. This was while playing as a substitute in a 111–104 win over the Chicago Bulls. He became the first Celtics center to get a triple-double since Robert Parish did it on March 29, 1987.
Playing for the Toronto Raptors
On August 10, 2018, Monroe signed with the Toronto Raptors. On February 7, 2019, Monroe was traded to the Brooklyn Nets. He was immediately released by the Nets.
Back with the Celtics
On March 24, 2019, Monroe signed a 10-day contract with the Boston Celtics. He was not re-signed after this contract ended.
A Quick Stop with the 76ers
On April 4, 2019, Monroe signed with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Playing Overseas in Germany
On July 25, 2019, Monroe signed with Bayern Munich. This team plays in Germany's Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) and the EuroLeague. He played for them during the 2019–20 season.
Time in Russia with Khimki
On July 30, 2020, Monroe signed with the Russian club Khimki. This team plays in the VTB United League and the EuroLeague. He played for them during the 2020–21 season. He was named the league's player of the week on November 11. He scored 28 points and had ten rebounds in an 86–78 win against PBC CSKA Moscow. On January 23, 2021, Khimki ended Monroe's contract.
Busy 2021-22 Season
On November 5, 2021, Monroe signed with the Capital City Go-Go of the NBA G League. He averaged 10.4 points and 8.8 rebounds per game there.
On December 27, 2021, Monroe signed a 10-day deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He played his first game against the Boston Celtics. He contributed 11 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists. The Wolves won that game 108–103.
On January 6, 2022, Monroe signed another 10-day contract, this time with the Washington Wizards. Monroe played in two games for the Wizards before his contract ended. He then went back to Capital City.
On February 5, 2022, Monroe signed a 10-day contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. On the same day, he scored six points and grabbed six rebounds in 15 minutes. This was in a 137–108 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Ten days later, he was reacquired by the Capital City Go-Go.
On March 28, 2022, Monroe signed a 10-day deal with the Utah Jazz.
On April 7, 2022, Monroe signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves again. He stayed with them for the rest of the 2021–22 season.
Playing in China
On December 10, 2022, Monroe signed with the Shanxi Loongs in the Chinese Basketball Association. He and the team went their separate ways on January 21, 2023.
Final Stop in Puerto Rico
On March 18, 2023, Monroe signed with Osos de Manatí. This team plays in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) in Puerto Rico.
From Player to Coach
On September 26, 2024, Greg Monroe decided to stop playing professional basketball. He was then hired by the New Orleans Pelicans as a player development coach. This means he helps other players improve their skills.
See also
- 2010 NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans
