Joel Anthony facts for kids
Anthony with the Miami Heat in 2010
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| Born | August 9, 1982 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
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| NBA Draft | 2007 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2007–2020 |
| League | CEBL |
| Career history | |
| 2007–2014 | Miami Heat |
| 2008 | →Iowa Energy |
| 2014 | Boston Celtics |
| 2014–2016 | Detroit Pistons |
| 2017 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 2018–2020 | San Lorenzo |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 1,064 (2.2 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,353 (2.8 rpg) |
| Blocks | 531 (1.1 bpg) |
Joel Vincent Anthony (born August 9, 1982) is a Canadian former professional basketball player. He played for several teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA). These teams included the Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, Detroit Pistons, and San Antonio Spurs. Joel Anthony won two championships with the Miami Heat in 2012 and 2013. Today, he is the General Manager for the Montreal Alliance. This team is part of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). He also used to play for the Canadian national basketball team.
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Joel Anthony's College Basketball Journey
Joel Anthony went to Selwyn House School, Emmanuel Christian School, and Dawson College. After high school, he joined Pensacola Junior College in Florida. He played there for two years. Then, he moved to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).
Leading the UNLV Runnin' Rebels
During his junior year (2004–05), Joel was the top player for blocks on his team. He was fourth in the Mountain West Conference for blocks. He took a break the next season. In his senior year (2006–07), he helped the Runnin' Rebels have a great season. They won 30 games and lost only 7. Joel was named the Mountain West Conference Defensive Player of the Year. He was second in the NCAA's Division I for blocks per 40 minutes. He was also first in his conference for total blocks and blocks per game. One of his best games was on February 7, 2007. He had 13 blocks and 11 rebounds against Texas Christian.
Joel Anthony's Professional Basketball Career
Joel Anthony played for many teams during his professional career. He was known for his strong defense and blocking shots.
Playing for the Miami Heat (2007–2014)
Joel Anthony signed with the Miami Heat in July 2007. He played 24 games in his first season. He averaged 3.5 points and 3.9 rebounds per game. The next year, he played in his first NBA playoffs. The Heat lost to the Atlanta Hawks. In July 2009, he signed again with the Heat.
In 2010, the Miami Heat signed famous players LeBron James and Chris Bosh. This team became known as the "Big Three". On July 16, 2010, Joel Anthony signed a new five-year deal with the Heat. The Heat had a great season in 2010–11. They finished second in their conference. They reached the 2011 NBA Finals but lost to the Dallas Mavericks.
The next season, Joel Anthony won his first NBA championship. The Miami Heat beat the Oklahoma City Thunder in five games. He won his second championship on June 20, 2013. The Heat defeated the San Antonio Spurs in an exciting seven-game series.
Time with the Boston Celtics (2014)
On January 15, 2014, Joel Anthony was part of a three-team trade. He moved from the Miami Heat to the Boston Celtics.
Joining the Detroit Pistons (2014–2016)
On October 17, 2014, Joel Anthony was traded to the Detroit Pistons. He played 49 games for the Pistons in the 2014–15 season. He averaged 1.8 points and 1.9 rebounds. He signed again with the Pistons in July 2015. In February 2016, he was part of another trade. However, the trade was later canceled, and he returned to the Pistons. He was released by the Pistons in July 2016.
Playing for the San Antonio Spurs (2017)
Joel Anthony joined the San Antonio Spurs in January 2017. He signed a 10-day contract. He played his first game for the Spurs on January 23. He signed two more contracts and stayed with the team for the rest of the season.
Brief Stint with the Milwaukee Bucks (2017)
On September 24, 2017, Anthony signed with the Milwaukee Bucks. However, he was released by the team before the season started.
Playing in Argentina (2018–2020)
On February 27, 2018, Joel Anthony signed with San Lorenzo. This team plays in Argentina's Liga Nacional de Básquetbol (LNB). He signed with them again in October 2018.
Joel Anthony's National Team Career
Joel Anthony also played for the Canadian national team.
Representing Canada
In the summer of 2006, Joel was chosen for the Canadian senior national team. He toured Europe with the team. He made his official national team debut in 2008. He set new records for scoring and shot-blocking in a single game for Canada. However, Canada did not qualify for the Beijing Olympics.
In 2009, Joel played in the 2009 FIBA Americas Championship. He helped Canada finish in 4th place. He had his best game against Brazil, scoring 17 points and grabbing 8 rebounds. In 2010, he played for Canada in the 2010 FIBA World Championship. He also played for the national team in August 2013.
Joel Anthony's Life After Playing Basketball
On May 21, 2020, Joel Anthony became a player consultant. He worked for the Hamilton Honey Badgers in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). Now, he is the General Manager for the Montreal Alliance.
Joel Anthony's Personal Life
Joel Anthony was raised by his single mother, Erene Anthony, from the island of Antigua. He says his mother has been a great inspiration to him. He also has a sister named Charlotte Pryce. Joel was able to attend Selwyn House School, a private school, with financial help. He earned a degree from UNLV in December 2006. He studied sociology and physical education.
Fans sometimes call him "The Warden." This nickname became popular after a game in 2010. Fans said he "locked up" an opposing player. His teammates, though, call him "Doc."
NBA 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 |
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2007–08 | Miami | 24 | 1 | 20.8 | .467 | - | .592 | 3.9 | .1 | .4 | 1.3 | 3.5 |
| 2008–09 | Miami | 65 | 28 | 16.1 | .483 | - | .652 | 3.0 | .4 | .3 | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| 2009–10 | Miami | 80 | 16 | 16.5 | .478 | - | .717 | 3.1 | .2 | .3 | 1.4 | 2.7 |
| 2010–11 | Miami | 75 | 11 | 19.5 | .535 | - | .644 | 3.6 | .3 | .1 | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 2011–12† | Miami | 64 | 51 | 21.1 | .559 | - | .690 | 3.9 | .1 | .6 | 1.3 | 3.4 |
| 2012–13† | Miami | 62 | 3 | 9.1 | .515 | - | .607 | 1.9 | .2 | .2 | .7 | 1.4 |
| 2013–14 | Miami | 12 | 0 | 3.1 | .333 | - | 1.000 | .6 | .0 | .0 | .3 | .5 |
| 2013–14 | Boston | 21 | 0 | 7.1 | .385 | - | .333 | 1.5 | .1 | .1 | .4 | 1.0 |
| 2014–15 | Detroit | 49 | 0 | 8.3 | .581 | - | .682 | 1.9 | .1 | .2 | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 2015–16 | Detroit | 19 | 0 | 5.1 | .600 | - | .750 | 1.1 | .1 | .1 | .6 | .9 |
| 2016–17 | San Antonio | 19 | 0 | 6.4 | .625 | - | .625 | 1.6 | .2 | .1 | .3 | 1.3 |
| Career | 490 | 110 | 14.4 | .513 | - | .662 | 2.8 | .2 | .3 | 1.1 | 2.2 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2009 | Miami | 6 | 2 | 14.7 | .800 | - | 1.000 | 3.2 | .3 | .0 | 1.2 | 1.7 |
| 2010 | Miami | 5 | 0 | 15.8 | .714 | - | .750 | 1.8 | .2 | .4 | 1.0 | 2.6 |
| 2011 | Miami | 21* | 13 | 27.4 | .367 | - | .710 | 4.6 | .5 | .4 | 1.8 | 2.8 |
| 2012† | Miami | 17 | 1 | 19.4 | .586 | - | .800 | 3.2 | .1 | .3 | .9 | 3.2 |
| 2013† | Miami | 14 | 0 | 5.1 | .300 | - | - | 1.5 | .0 | .1 | .3 | .4 |
| 2017 | San Antonio | 3 | 0 | 5.2 | .750 | - | .000 | 1.3 | .0 | .0 | .7 | 2.0 |
| Career | 66 | 16 | 17.5 | .481 | - | .746 | 3.1 | .2 | .3 | 1.1 | 2.2 | |
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