John Salmons facts for kids
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Salmons with the Chicago Bulls in February 2009
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | December 12, 1979 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| High school | Plymouth-Whitemarsh (Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Miami (Florida) (1998–2002) |
| NBA Draft | 2002 / Round: 1 / Pick: 26th overall |
| Selected by the San Antonio Spurs | |
| Pro career | 2002–2015 |
| Career history | |
| 2002–2006 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2006–2009 | Sacramento Kings |
| 2009–2010 | Chicago Bulls |
| 2010–2011 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 2011–2013 | Sacramento Kings |
| 2013–2014 | Toronto Raptors |
| 2014–2015 | New Orleans Pelicans |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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John Rashall Salmons (born December 12, 1979) is an American former professional basketball player. He played for many teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before joining the NBA, he played college basketball for the University of Miami.
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Early Life and College Basketball
John Salmons was born in Philadelphia on December 12, 1979. He grew up loving basketball.
High School Achievements
John played basketball at Plymouth-Whitemarsh High School in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. In 1997, his team won the state championship. He was a fantastic scorer, reaching over 1,000 points during his high school career.
Playing for the Miami Hurricanes
After high school, John played college basketball at the University of Miami. He was a starter for all four years. He even started 107 games in a row, which was almost the longest streak in the school's history! John was the first player at the University of Miami to achieve some amazing stats. He scored over 1,000 points, grabbed over 600 rebounds, made over 400 assists, and got over 150 steals.
John Salmons' NBA Career
John Salmons had a long career in the NBA, playing for several teams. He was known for his strong defense and ability to score.
Philadelphia 76ers (2002–2006)
The San Antonio Spurs picked John Salmons in the 2002 NBA draft. He was the 26th player chosen overall. Right after the draft, he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. He played for the 76ers until 2006. During his time there, he averaged about 4.1 points per game.
Sacramento Kings (2006–2009)
In 2006, John signed a contract with the Sacramento Kings. On December 22, 2006, he achieved his first "triple-double" in an NBA game. This means he got double-digit numbers in three different stats: 21 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists! This was a big moment in his career.
Chicago Bulls (2009–2010)
In 2009, John Salmons was traded to the Chicago Bulls. He became a very important player for the Bulls. He helped them reach the 2009 NBA Playoffs. In Chicago, he continued to score well, averaging over 18 points per game. He played a lot of minutes during the playoffs, especially in a long series against the Boston Celtics.
Milwaukee Bucks (2010–2011)
John was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in 2010. He played very well for the Bucks, averaging almost 20 points per game after joining them. He later signed a five-year deal to stay with the team.
Return to Sacramento (2011–2013)
In 2011, John Salmons was traded back to the Sacramento Kings. This trade was part of a bigger deal involving three teams.
Toronto Raptors (2013–2014)
In 2013, John was traded again, this time to the Toronto Raptors. He played for the Raptors until 2014. After that, he was traded to the Atlanta Hawks, but they later decided to release him.
New Orleans Pelicans (2014–2015)
John Salmons signed with the New Orleans Pelicans in 2014. He played his final NBA game on February 2, 2015. The Pelicans won that game against the Atlanta Hawks. Later that month, John was traded to the Phoenix Suns and then released from the team.
Career Highlights and Statistics
John Salmons played in the NBA for 13 seasons. He was a versatile player who could play both small forward and shooting guard.
Summary of NBA Career Statistics
Over his career, John Salmons played in 895 regular season games. He averaged 9.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. He was known for his consistent performance and strong defense throughout his time in the league.
Personal Life
John Salmons is a Christian. He has spoken for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, an organization that helps athletes grow in their faith. In 2018, John was honored by his college, the University of Miami, when he was added to their Sports Hall of Fame.
See also
In Spanish: John Salmons para niños
