Landry Fields facts for kids
Fields in March 2012
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| Personal information | |
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| 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 |
| Career history | |
| 2010–2012 | New York Knicks |
| 2012–2015 | Toronto Raptors |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Landry Addison Fields was born on June 27, 1988. He is an American basketball expert who used to play in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Landry played for five seasons, from 2010 to 2015, with the New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors. After his playing career, he became a general manager for the Atlanta Hawks.
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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 has two siblings. Landry went to Ellwood P. Cubberley Elementary School. Later, he attended Los Alamitos High School in Los Alamitos, California.
Fields played basketball for three years on the varsity team. He was the team captain during his junior and senior years. Many top college basketball programs wanted him to play for them. These included Arizona and Gonzaga University. However, Fields chose to play for Stanford. He joined twin brothers Robin and Brook Lopez there. Together, they formed one of the best groups of new players in the country.
College Basketball Career
Starting at Stanford
Landry Fields began his college career at Stanford in the 2006–07 season. As a freshman, he played in 30 games. He usually came off the bench, meaning he was a substitute player. He averaged 4.1 points and 2.0 rebounds per game.
In his second year, the 2007–08 season, he had a similar role. He played in 33 games, mostly as a substitute. His stats were also similar, with 4.1 points and 2.0 rebounds per game.
Becoming a Starter
During his junior year in 2008–09, Fields became a starter. He started in 33 out of 34 games. He improved his game a lot, averaging 12.6 points per game. He also led his team with 6.6 rebounds per game.
His senior year in 2009–10 was his best season. Fields became one of the top players in his conference. He earned first-team All-Pac-10 honors. He led the league in scoring with 22.0 points per game. He also grabbed 8.8 rebounds per game. Fields was also recognized for his academic achievements. He earned the Pac-10 Scholar-Athlete of the Year award.
Professional Basketball Career
Playing for the New York Knicks (2010–2012)
Landry Fields was chosen by the New York Knicks in the 2010 NBA draft. He was the 39th player picked overall. In July 2010, he joined the Knicks for the NBA Summer League. He played very well, averaging 15.6 points per game. He also had 4.8 rebounds and 1.6 steals in five games.
On August 26, 2010, he signed his first contract with the Knicks. He quickly showed his talent. He won the Rookie of the Month award for the Eastern Conference in November and December 2010. On February 6, 2011, he scored his career high of 25 points. He also had 10 rebounds in a game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Because of his great first year, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie first team. This means he was one of the best new players in the league.
In 2012, Landry and his teammate Jeremy Lin were chosen for the NBA All-Star Weekend Rising Stars Challenge. This game features the best young players in the NBA. Landry was also part of the New York team that won the Shooting Stars Competition. This is a fun event where players shoot from different spots on the court.
Playing for the Toronto Raptors (2012–2015)
On July 11, 2012, the Toronto Raptors offered Fields a three-year contract worth $20 million. The Knicks decided not to match the offer. So, Fields signed with the Raptors on July 15, 2012.
After his strong start with the Knicks, the Raptors hoped he would continue to improve. However, Landry 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 surgeries were to fix a nerve issue. Because of the constant recovery, he had to learn a new way to shoot the basketball.
Injuries and Retirement from Playing
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 injury kept him from playing for five months. He ended up missing the entire 2015–16 season.
On September 16, 2016, 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 move marked the end of his playing career.
Career Statistics
NBA Regular Season Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2010–11 | New York | 82 | 81 | 31.0 | .497 | .393 | .769 | 6.4 | 1.9 | 1.0 | .2 | 9.7 |
| 2011–12 | New York | 66* | 62 | 28.7 | .460 | .256 | .562 | 4.2 | 2.6 | 1.2 | .3 | 8.8 |
| 2012–13 | Toronto | 51 | 22 | 20.3 | .457 | .143 | .642 | 4.1 | 1.2 | .6 | .2 | 4.7 |
| 2013–14 | Toronto | 30 | 2 | 10.7 | .403 | .000 | .636 | 2.0 | .7 | .3 | .1 | 2.3 |
| 2014–15 | Toronto | 26 | 9 | 8.3 | .488 | .500 | .833 | 1.0 | .6 | .4 | .0 | 1.8 |
| Career | 255 | 176 | 23.6 | .473 | .332 | .666 | 4.3 | 1.6 | .8 | .2 | 6.8 | |
NBA Playoff Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2011 | New York | 4 | 4 | 17.8 | .200 | .000 | .167 | 1.3 | 1.3 | .5 | .8 | 1.8 |
| 2012 | New York | 5 | 4 | 23.0 | .484 | .200 | .714 | 3.0 | 1.4 | .6 | .0 | 7.2 |
| 2014 | Toronto | 3 | 0 | 8.7 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 2.3 | .3 | 1.3 | .3 | .0 |
| Career | 12 | 8 | 17.7 | .375 | .111 | .462 | 2.3 | 1.1 | .8 | .3 | 3.6 | |
College Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2006–07 | Stanford | 30 | 0 | 14.0 | .363 | .303 | .652 | 2.5 | .7 | .2 | .1 | 4.2 |
| 2007–08 | Stanford | 33 | 0 | 12.6 | .362 | .355 | .625 | 2.0 | 1.0 | .3 | .2 | 4.1 |
| 2008–09 | Stanford | 34 | 33 | 30.7 | .498 | .368 | .650 | 6.6 | 1.9 | 1.2 | .5 | 12.6 |
| 2009–10 | Stanford | 32 | 32 | 36.3 | .490 | .337 | .696 | 8.8 | 2.8 | 1.6 | .8 | 22.0 |
Executive Career in Basketball
After his playing days, Landry Fields moved into a management role in basketball. 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 the assistant general manager for the Atlanta Hawks. This is an NBA team. He was then promoted to general manager of the Hawks on June 13, 2022. He held this important position until April 21, 2025, when he left the role.
Television Appearances
Landry Fields also appeared on television. On March 20, 2011, a show called The Andy and Landry Show started. It featured Fields and his teammate at the time, Andy Rautins. They explored different parts of New York City. In one episode, they visited a Broadway musical. In another, they went to a speed-dating event. The show stopped when Rautins was traded from the Knicks.
In May 2014, Fields was a contestant on a show called Sing Your Face Off. On this show, famous people dressed up and sang songs as different artists. Landry sang as famous musicians like Lionel Richie, Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias, Nicki Minaj, MC Hammer, and Little Richard. On June 14, 2014, Fields was announced as one of the co-runners-up.
Personal Life
Landry Fields comes from a family of basketball players. His father, Steve Fields, played college basketball. He was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers in 1975, but he never played in an NBA game. Landry's mother, Janice Fields, also played college basketball. Several other family members, including his aunts, an uncle, and a cousin (Cameron Jones), also played college basketball.
Landry's father is African-American, and his mother is Caucasian. He has a younger sister and an older half-brother. Fields is married and has three children. He has said publicly that he is a Christian. Landry Fields is also a close friend of his former Knicks teammate, Jeremy Lin.
See also
In Spanish: Landry Fields para niños
