Landry Fields facts for kids
Fields in March 2012
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| Atlanta Hawks | |
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| General Manager | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 27, 1988 Long Beach, California, U.S. |
| High school | Los Alamitos (Los Alamitos, California) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Stanford (2006–2010) |
| NBA Draft | 2010 / Round: 2 / Pick: 39th overall |
| Selected by the New York Knicks | |
| Pro career | 2010–2015 |
| League | NBA |
| Career history | |
| 2010–2012 | New York Knicks |
| 2012–2015 | Toronto Raptors |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Landry Addison Fields (born June 27, 1988) is an American basketball expert and former player. He is currently the general manager for the Atlanta Hawks. This team plays in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Fields played five seasons in the NBA for the New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors from 2010 to 2015.
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Early Life and High School Basketball
Landry Fields was born in Long Beach, California. His parents are Steve and Janice Fields. He grew up with two siblings. Landry went to Ellwood P. Cubberley Elementary School. Later, he attended Los Alamitos High School in Los Alamitos, California.
In high school, Landry was a key player on the varsity basketball team. He played for three years. He was also the team captain during his junior and senior years. Many top college teams wanted him to play for them. These included Arizona and Gonzaga. But Landry chose to play for Stanford. He joined twin brothers Robin and Brook Lopez there. They were part of a very strong group of new players.
College Career at Stanford
Landry Fields played basketball for Stanford. As a freshman in 2006–07, he played in 30 games. He usually came off the bench, meaning he was a substitute player. He averaged about 4.1 points and 2.0 rebounds per game. His sophomore year (2007–08) was similar. He played in 33 games, mostly as a substitute.
In his junior year (2008–09), things changed. Fields started in 33 out of 34 games. He averaged 12.6 points per game. He also led his team with 6.6 rebounds per game.
His senior year (2009–10) was his best. Fields became a star player. He was named to the first-team All-Pac-10. This means he was one of the best players in his college league. He led the league by scoring 22.0 points per game. He also grabbed 8.8 rebounds per game. He earned other awards too, like Pac-10 Scholar-Athlete of the Year. This award recognized his strong performance in both sports and academics.
Professional Basketball Career
Playing for the New York Knicks (2010–2012)
The New York Knicks picked Landry Fields in the 2010 NBA draft. He was the 39th player chosen overall. In July 2010, he joined the Knicks for the NBA Summer League. He played well, averaging 15.6 points per game. He officially signed with the Knicks in August 2010.
Landry quickly showed his talent. He was named Rookie of the Month for the Eastern Conference in November and December 2010. On February 6, 2011, he had his best game, scoring 25 points. He also got 10 rebounds in a win against the Philadelphia 76ers. Because of his great first year, he was chosen for the NBA All-Rookie first team. This team includes the best new players in the league.
In 2012, Landry and his teammate Jeremy Lin were chosen for the NBA All-Star Weekend. They played in the Rising Stars Challenge. Landry was also part of the New York team that won the Shooting Stars Competition.
Playing for the Toronto Raptors (2012–2015)
In July 2012, Landry Fields received a big offer from the Toronto Raptors. The Knicks decided not to match the offer. So, Landry signed with the Raptors on July 15, 2012. His contract was for three years and $20 million.
The Raptors hoped Landry would continue to play well. However, he faced challenges in Toronto. He struggled partly because of injuries. He played only 81 games in his first two seasons with the team. He had several surgeries on his right arm. These injuries made it hard for him to shoot the ball the same way. He had to learn a new way to shoot.
Injuries and Retirement from Playing
Landry Fields became a free agent in July 2015. This meant he could sign with any team. In September 2015, he had surgery for a hip injury. This meant he could not play for about five months. He ended up missing the entire 2015–16 basketball season.
On September 16, 2016, Landry Fields took a new job. He became a college scout for the San Antonio Spurs. This job meant he would look for new talent in college basketball. This marked the end of his playing career.
Executive Career
After his playing career, Landry Fields moved into basketball management. In September 2019, he became the general manager of the Austin Spurs. This team plays in the NBA G League, which is like a minor league for the NBA.
On October 2, 2020, Fields was named assistant general manager for the Atlanta Hawks. He worked hard and was promoted. On June 13, 2022, he became the general manager of the Atlanta Hawks. In this role, he helps make big decisions for the team.
Television and Other Media
Landry Fields also appeared in some fun media projects. On March 20, 2011, a show called The Andy and Landry Show started. It featured Fields and his teammate Andy Rautins. They explored different parts of New York City. One episode showed them visiting a Broadway musical. Another episode had them at a speed-dating event. The show stopped when Rautins was traded from the Knicks.
In May 2014, Fields was on a TV show called Sing Your Face Off. On this show, celebrities dressed up and sang like famous artists. Landry impersonated singers like Lionel Richie, Pitbull, and Nicki Minaj. On June 14, 2014, Landry was one of the co-runners-up on the show.
Personal Life
Landry Fields comes from a family of basketball players. His father, Steve Fields, played college basketball. His mother, Janice Fields, also played college basketball. Landry has two aunts, an uncle, and a cousin who played college basketball too.
Landry's father is African-American, and his mother is Caucasian. He has a younger sister and an older half-brother. Landry and his wife have three children. He has said publicly that he is a Christian. Landry is also good friends with his former Knicks teammate Jeremy Lin.
See also
In Spanish: Landry Fields para niños
