Jerry Stackhouse facts for kids
Stackhouse in 2023
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| Golden State Warriors | |
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| Assistant coach | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 5, 1974 Kinston, North Carolina, U.S. |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 218 lb (99 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | North Carolina (1993–1995) |
| NBA Draft | 1995 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall |
| Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers | |
| Pro career | 1995–2013 |
| Coaching career | 2015–present |
| League | NBA |
| Career history | |
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| 1995–1997 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1997–2002 | Detroit Pistons |
| 2002–2004 | Washington Wizards |
| 2004–2009 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 2010 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 2010 | Miami Heat |
| 2011–2012 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2012–2013 | Brooklyn Nets |
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| 2015–2016 | Toronto Raptors (assistant) |
| 2016–2018 | Raptors 905 |
| 2018–2019 | Memphis Grizzlies (assistant) |
| 2019–2024 | Vanderbilt |
| 2024–present | Golden State Warriors (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 16,409 (16.9 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 3,067 (3.2 rpg) |
| Assists | 3,240 (3.3 apg) |
Jerry Darnell Stackhouse (born November 5, 1974) is an American basketball coach and former professional player. He is currently an assistant coach for the Golden State Warriors in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Stackhouse played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels. He then played for 18 seasons in the NBA and was chosen as an NBA All-Star two times. He has also been a head coach for Raptors 905 and an assistant coach for the Toronto Raptors and Memphis Grizzlies.
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Early Life and College Basketball
Jerry Stackhouse was a top basketball player from his high school years. In 1991–92, he was named the state player of the year for North Carolina. He led Kinston High School to the state finals. For his senior year, he played at Oak Hill Academy. His team had a perfect season that year.
Stackhouse was also a two-time Parade All-America player. He was the MVP (Most Valuable Player) of the McDonald's All-American Game. Many people thought he was the best high school player from North Carolina since Michael Jordan.
Stackhouse went to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. There, he played with future NBA players like Rasheed Wallace. In his second year at UNC, Stackhouse was the team's top scorer. He averaged 19.2 points and 8.2 rebounds per game. He helped lead UNC to the Final Four in the college championship. He was named National Player of the Year by Sports Illustrated. He also earned first-team All-America honors. After this successful season, Stackhouse decided to enter the 1995 NBA draft. Even though he left college early, he continued his studies. He earned his bachelor's degree in African American Studies in 1999.
NBA Career Highlights
Joining the NBA
In the 1995 NBA draft, Jerry Stackhouse was picked third overall by the Philadelphia 76ers. Some people called him the "Next Jordan". This was because both played at North Carolina and were drafted third. They also looked similar and had exciting playing styles.
Philadelphia 76ers (1995–1997)
In his first season with the 76ers, Stackhouse led his team in scoring. He averaged 19.2 points per game. He was also named to the NBA's All-Rookie team. In the 1996–97 season, the 76ers also drafted Allen Iverson. Together, Stackhouse and Iverson scored a lot of points for the team. Stackhouse also took part in the 1996 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.
Detroit Pistons (1997–2002)
During the 1997–98 season, Stackhouse was traded to the Detroit Pistons. By the 1999–2000 season, he was averaging 23.6 points per game. A year later, he had his best scoring average ever, with 29.8 points per game. In one game against the Chicago Bulls, he scored 57 points. This was a record for the Pistons and the most points scored by any player that season. In 2001, he led the NBA in total points scored. He finished second in scoring average to his former teammate, Allen Iverson.
Washington Wizards (2002–2004)
In 2002, Stackhouse was traded to the Washington Wizards. In his first season with Washington (2002–03), he led the team in points and assists. He averaged 21.5 points and 4.5 assists per game. Stackhouse was the only teammate to score more points per game than Michael Jordan during Jordan's final NBA season (2002-03). Stackhouse missed most of the 2003–04 season due to a knee injury.
Dallas Mavericks (2004–2009)
In 2004, Stackhouse was traded to the Dallas Mavericks. He often played as a "sixth man," meaning he came off the bench to provide a spark. He missed some games due to injuries. During the 2004–05 playoffs, Stackhouse started wearing special stockings. These helped his legs stay warm and improved blood flow. This idea quickly became popular among other NBA players.
Stackhouse was important for the Mavericks in the 2005–06 NBA Finals against the Miami Heat. He was suspended for one game, which hurt the Mavericks. The Heat eventually won the series.
Later NBA Teams (2010–2013)
Stackhouse played for several more teams in his career. He had short stints with the Milwaukee Bucks (2010) and the Miami Heat (2010). In 2011, he joined the Atlanta Hawks. He even took part in the NBA All-Star weekend's Shooting Stars Competition.
On July 11, 2012, Stackhouse signed with the Brooklyn Nets. He wore the number 42 to honor Jackie Robinson. He was the first professional athlete to wear number 42 in Brooklyn since Robinson. In a game against the New York Knicks, Stackhouse scored 14 points, including a key shot in overtime, helping the Nets win. After the Nets lost in the playoffs in 2013, Stackhouse announced he was retiring from playing basketball.
Broadcasting Career
After retiring as a player, Jerry Stackhouse became a basketball analyst. In 2013, he joined Fox Sports Detroit to talk about the Pistons. He also worked as a college basketball analyst for the ACC Network.
Coaching Career
Toronto Raptors
On June 29, 2015, Stackhouse was hired as an assistant coach for the Toronto Raptors. He helped the team finish second in their conference and reach the Eastern Conference Finals.
Raptors 905
In 2016, the Raptors named him head coach for Raptors 905. This is the Raptors' team in the NBA's development league. Stackhouse hoped this role would help him become an NBA head coach. He led Raptors 905 to win the NBA D-League championship in the 2016–17 season. He was also named NBA D-League Coach of the Year in 2017.
Memphis Grizzlies
Stackhouse worked as an assistant coach for the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2018–19 NBA season.
Vanderbilt Commodores
On April 5, 2019, Stackhouse became the head coach for the Vanderbilt Commodores college team. He coached the team for five seasons. He was fired on March 14, 2024, after a tough season. During his time at Vanderbilt, his team had a record of 70 wins and 92 losses. They did not make it to the NCAA Tournament.
Golden State Warriors
On September 27, 2024, Stackhouse was hired as an assistant coach for the Golden State Warriors. He now works under head coach Steve Kerr.
Personal Life
Jerry Stackhouse's older brother, Tony Dawson, also played professional basketball. His nephew, Craig Dawson, played college basketball.
Stackhouse has a talent for singing! He has performed the U.S. national anthem before Mavericks home games. He also sang it during playoff games for the Bucks and Nets. In 2017, Stackhouse completed a special business program at Harvard Business School.
Achievements
- Sports Illustrated Player of the Year (1995)
- Led the NBA in total points scored in the 2000–01 season (2,380 points).
- Became the 106th NBA player to score 15,000 career points.
- 2017 NBA D-League Coach of the Year
Images for kids
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Stackhouse in 2023
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Stackhouse with the Mavericks in 2008
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Stackhouse hosting a basketball event in the Philippines in 2007
