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Kyle Korver

Korver with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2018
Atlanta Hawks
Assistant general manager
Personal information
Born	(1981-03-17) March 17, 1981 (age 44) Paramount, California, U.S.
High school	Pella (Pella, Iowa)
Listed height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight	212 lb (96 kg)
Career information
College	Creighton (1999–2003)
NBA Draft	2003 / Round: 2 / Pick: 51st overall
Selected by the New Jersey Nets
Pro career	2003–2020
League	NBA
Career history
2003–2007	Philadelphia 76ers
2007–2010	Utah Jazz
2010–2012	Chicago Bulls
2012–2017	Atlanta Hawks
2017–2018	Cleveland Cavaliers
2018–2019	Utah Jazz
2019–2020	Milwaukee Bucks
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Star (2015) Consensus second-team All-American (2003) 2× MVC Player of the Year (2002, 2003) 2× First-team All-MVC (2002, 2003) Second-team All-MVC (2001) No. 25 retired by Creighton Bluejays
Career NBA statistics
Points	11,953 (9.7 ppg)
Rebounds	3,643 (3.0 rpg)
Assists	2,114 (1.7 apg)

Kyle Elliot Korver (born March 17, 1981) is an American basketball executive and former player. He is currently the assistant general manager for the Atlanta Hawks in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before this, he was a professional basketball player.

Korver played college basketball for the Creighton Bluejays. He is known as one of the best three-point shooters in basketball history. He was drafted by the New Jersey Nets in 2003 but was immediately traded to the Philadelphia 76ers.

During his career, Korver played for several NBA teams. He set an NBA record for three-point accuracy in a single season with the Utah Jazz in 2009–10. He was also named an NBA All-Star in 2015 while playing for the Atlanta Hawks. Korver is among the top three-point shooters in NBA history. He is the only player to lead the NBA in three-point shooting percentage four times.

Early Life and Basketball Dreams

Kyle Korver was born in Paramount, California. He is the oldest of four children. His parents, Kevin and Laine Korver, both played basketball in college. His grandfather, Harold Korver, is also a pastor.

Growing up in Los Angeles, Kyle was a big fan of the Los Angeles Lakers. He loved watching famous players like Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. This inspired him to want to play basketball himself. In 1993, his family moved to Pella, Iowa, where he graduated from Pella High School.

College Basketball Career

Kyle Korver played college basketball at Creighton University.

Freshman Year Success

In his first year (1999–2000), Korver was recognized for his strong play. He was named to the MVC's All-Bench team, All-Freshman team, and All-Newcomer team. He averaged 8.8 points per game and was very good at shooting three-pointers.

Sophomore and Junior Years

As a sophomore (2000–01), Korver continued to excel. He earned second-team All-MVC honors and led his team with 14.6 points per game. He made 100 three-pointers that season, which was a record at the time. In his junior year (2001–02), he led Creighton in scoring, rebounding, assists, and steals. He was named MVC Player of the Year.

Senior Year Highlights

In his senior year (2002–03), Korver was named MVC Player of the Year again. He was also recognized as an All-American by several sports groups. He helped his team win the MVC tournament MVP award for the second year in a row. In his final college season, he averaged 17.8 points and 6.4 rebounds per game.

Korver finished his college career as one of Creighton's best players ever. He holds records for most three-pointers made and best three-point accuracy. He earned a degree in visual communications.

Professional Basketball Journey

Philadelphia 76ers (2003–2007)

Korver (left) with the 76ers in January 2007

Kyle Korver was picked by the New Jersey Nets in the 2003 NBA draft. However, the Nets immediately traded his draft rights to the Philadelphia 76ers for $125,000. This trade became a famous story, with people joking that he was "traded for a copy machine." Korver used this story to motivate himself throughout his career.

In his first season (2003–04), he averaged 4.5 points per game. The next year (2004–05), he played in all 82 games and averaged 11.5 points. He set a new record for the 76ers with 226 three-pointers made in a season. In 2006, he scored a career-high 31 points in a game.

Utah Jazz (2007–2010)

Korver with the Utah Jazz in 2008

In December 2007, Korver was traded to the Utah Jazz. He continued to be a strong shooter. In the 2009–10 season, he set an NBA record for the highest three-point shooting percentage in a single season, making 53.6% of his shots from beyond the arc. This was a new league record.

Chicago Bulls (2010–2012)

In 2010, Korver joined the Chicago Bulls. He played in all 82 games in the 2010–11 season, helping the Bulls reach the Eastern Conference finals. He continued to be a reliable three-point shooter for the team.

Korver warming up before a 2011 playoff game

Atlanta Hawks (2012–2017)

Becoming an All-Star

In 2012, Korver was traded to the Atlanta Hawks. He quickly became a key player for them. In the 2012–13 season, he made at least one three-pointer in 73 straight games. This was one of the longest streaks in NBA history.

In the 2013–14 season, Korver broke the NBA record for most consecutive games with a made three-pointer, reaching 127 games. He also led the NBA in three-point shooting percentage that season.

The 2014–15 season was a special one for Korver. He was chosen for his first NBA All-Star Game. He was 33 years old, making him one of the oldest players to be a first-time All-Star. He led the league in three-point shooting percentage for the third time. He also won the Joe Dumars Trophy for the NBA Sportsmanship Award.

During the 2015 playoffs, Korver unfortunately sprained his ankle. This injury kept him out for the rest of the playoffs. He continued to play for the Hawks until 2017.

Cleveland Cavaliers (2017–2018)

Korver as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers in February 2017

In January 2017, Korver was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. He joined star player LeBron James on the team. He quickly made an impact, scoring 29 points in one game and making 8 three-pointers. He also became the seventh player in NBA history to make 2,000 career three-pointers.

Korver helped the Cavaliers reach the 2017 NBA Finals in 2017 and the 2018 NBA Finals in 2018. In 2018, he scored 30 points in a game, which was his first 30-point game in over 10 years.

Return to Utah and Milwaukee (2018–2020)

In November 2018, Korver was traded back to the Utah Jazz. He continued to climb the NBA's all-time list for three-pointers made. In 2019, he signed with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Korver played his final NBA game in September 2020 during the playoffs. He did not officially announce his retirement but chose not to sign with any team after that season to spend more time with his family.

Life After Playing: Coaching and Executive Roles

After his playing career, Kyle Korver moved into new roles in basketball.

Coaching Career

In August 2021, Korver was hired by the Brooklyn Nets as a player development coach. In this role, he helped players improve their skills.

Executive Career

In July 2022, Korver joined the Atlanta Hawks as the team's director of player affairs and development. He helped players with their overall well-being and growth. In January 2023, the Atlanta Hawks promoted him to assistant general manager. In this important role, he helps manage the team's operations and decisions.

Career Statistics

NBA

Regular season

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2003–04	Philadelphia	74	0	11.9	.352	.391	.792	1.5	.5	.3	.1	4.5
2004–05	Philadelphia	82	57	32.5	.418	.405	.854	4.6	2.2	1.3	.4	11.5
2005–06	Philadelphia	82*	43	31.3	.430	.420	.849	3.3	2.0	.8	.3	11.5
2006–07	Philadelphia	74	1	30.9	.440	.430	.914*	3.5	1.4	.8	.3	14.4
2007–08	Philadelphia	25	0	26.3	.396	.352	.912	2.9	1.3	.8	.2	10.0
2007–08	Utah	50	0	21.5	.474	.388	.917	2.0	1.4	.4	.5	9.8
2008–09	Utah	78	2	24.0	.438	.386	.882	3.3	1.8	.6	.4	9.0
2009–10	Utah	52	0	18.3	.493	.536	.796	2.1	1.7	.5	.2	7.2
2010–11	Chicago	82	0	20.1	.434	.415	.885	1.8	1.5	.4	.2	8.3
2011–12	Chicago	65	7	22.6	.432	.435	.833	2.4	1.7	.6	.2	8.1
2012–13	Atlanta	74	60	30.5	.461	.457	.859	4.0	2.0	.9	.5	10.9
2013–14	Atlanta	71	71	33.9	.475	.472*	.926	4.0	2.9	1.0	.3	12.0
2014–15	Atlanta	75	75	32.2	.487	.492*	.898	4.1	2.6	.7	.6	12.1
2015–16	Atlanta	80	80	30.0	.434	.398	.833	3.3	2.1	.8	.4	9.2
2016–17	Atlanta	32	21	27.9	.441	.409	.889	2.8	2.3	.7	.4	9.5
2016–17	Cleveland	35	1	24.5	.487	.485*	.933	2.7	1.0	.3	.2	10.7
2017–18	Cleveland	73	4	21.6	.459	.436	.889	2.3	1.2	.4	.4	9.2
2018–19	Cleveland	16	0	15.7	.461	.463	.813	1.8	1.1	.2	.1	6.8
2018–19	Utah	54	0	20.1	.408	.384	.825	2.5	1.2	.4	.2	9.1
2019–20	Milwaukee	58	1	16.6	.430	.418	.854	2.1	1.2	.4	.2	6.7
Career		1,232	423	25.3	.442	.429	.877	3.0	1.7	.7	.3	9.7
All-Star		1	0	15.6	.538	.583	.000	1.0	2.0	.0	.0	21.0

Playoffs

College

Awards and Records

Korver at the 2014 World Basketball Festival

Kyle Korver earned many awards and set several records during his basketball career.

NBA Achievements

• NBA All-Star (2015)
• NBA Sportsmanship Award (2015)
• 4 times NBA leader in three-point percentage (2010, 2014, 2015, 2017)
• NBA leader in free throw percentage (2007)
• NBA leader in three-point field goals made (2005)
• NBA record for highest three-point shooting percentage in a regular season (53.6% in 2010)
• NBA record for most seasons leading the league in three-point percentage (4 seasons)

Team Records

• Atlanta Hawks: Single-season 3-point field goal percentage (.492, 2014–15)
• Atlanta Hawks: Career 3-point field goal percentage (.452)
• Utah Jazz: Single-season 3-point field goal percentage (.536, 2009–10)

College Achievements

• Missouri Valley Conference career record for made three-pointers (371)
• Missouri Valley Conference single season record for made three-pointers (123 in 2003)
• Consensus Second Team All-American (2003)
• 2 times Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year (2002, 2003)
• 2 times Missouri Valley Conference tournament MVP (2002, 2003)

Personal Life

Kyle Korver comes from a family of basketball players. His three brothers, Klayton, Kaleb, and Kirk, all played Division I basketball. His mother, Laine, once scored 74 points in a high school game! Kyle's father, Kevin, is a pastor.

Kyle married Juliet Richardson in 2011. They have a daughter, Kyra Elyse, and two sons, Knox Elliot and Koen.

Korver also cares about helping others. He started the Kyle Korver Foundation, which supports many good causes. He has collected coats for children in need and socks for homeless people. He has also participated in the NBA's Basketball Without Borders program, which helps spread basketball around the world. Kyle Korver is a Christian.

In March 2018, Kyle took time away from playing after his brother Kirk passed away.

See also

In Spanish: Kyle Korver para niños

• List of National Basketball Association career 3-point scoring leaders
• List of National Basketball Association career 3-point field goal percentage leaders