Lindsey Hunter facts for kids
Hunter visits the White House in 2009 before the Chicago Bulls' game against the Washington Wizards.
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | December 3, 1970 Utica, Mississippi, U.S. |
| High school | Murrah (Jackson, Mississippi) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
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| NBA Draft | 1993 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10th overall |
| Selected by the Detroit Pistons | |
| Pro career | 1993–2010 |
| Career history | |
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| 1993–2000 | Detroit Pistons |
| 2000–2001 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 2001–2002 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2002–2003 | Toronto Raptors |
| 2003–2008 | Detroit Pistons |
| 2008–2010 | Chicago Bulls |
| As coach: | |
| 2012–2013 | Phoenix Suns (assistant) |
| 2013 | Phoenix Suns (interim HC) |
| 2013–2014 | Golden State Warriors (assistant) |
| 2016–2017 | Buffalo (assistant) |
| 2019–2022 | Mississippi Valley State |
| 2025-present | Sparta High School (Michigan) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career statistics | |
| Points | 7,956 (8.5 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 2,021 (2.2 rpg) |
| Assists | 2,506 (2.7 apg) |
Lindsey Benson Hunter Jr. (born December 3, 1970) is an American former professional basketball player and coach. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1993 to 2010. He spent most of his playing career with the Detroit Pistons. After retiring as a player, he became a coach. He was even an interim head coach for the Phoenix Suns in 2013. Most recently, he coached at Mississippi Valley State. He is currently the head coach of the Sparta Spartans.
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Lindsey Hunter's Basketball Journey
Early Life and College Basketball
Lindsey Hunter grew up playing basketball in Jackson, Mississippi. He attended Murrah High School. After high school, he first went to Alcorn State University. Then, he transferred to Jackson State University after his first year. While playing for the Jackson State Tigers, he became a very famous athlete for the school.
Starting His NBA Career
The Detroit Pistons picked Lindsey Hunter in the 1993 NBA draft. He was the 10th player chosen overall. As a rookie, which means a first-year player, Hunter played in all 82 games. He averaged 10.3 points and 4.8 assists per game. This was a career high for his assists.
During the 1996-97 NBA season, Hunter scored a career-high 14.2 points per game. He then averaged 15 points per game in the playoffs. His first time playing for the Pistons lasted from 1993 to 2000.
Playing for Other Teams
In 2000, Hunter was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. He was an important player for the Bucks for one season. He helped them reach the Eastern Conference Finals. After that, he was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. Hunter was a key player for the Lakers team that won the NBA championship in the 2001–02 season.
After winning the championship, Hunter was traded again in 2002. This time, he went to the Toronto Raptors.
Returning to the Detroit Pistons
In August 2003, the Pistons brought Hunter back to their team. He was traded to the Boston Celtics in February 2004. However, he never played a game for the Celtics. He was quickly released and then re-signed by the Detroit Pistons just a week later.
Hunter and the Pistons went on to win the 2003–04 NBA championship. This was his second NBA title. The Pistons also made it to the Finals again in 2004–2005. However, they lost that series in seven games. During these championship runs, Hunter was known as a tough defender. He was good at guarding star players like Jason Kidd, Kobe Bryant, and Tony Parker.
Later Years in the NBA
On November 13, 2008, Hunter signed a contract with the Chicago Bulls. He re-signed with the Bulls in 2009. At 39 years old, Hunter was the oldest player in the NBA during the 2009–2010 season. The Bulls later released him in March 2010. Two days later, the Bulls hired him as a player development assistant. This meant he helped younger players improve their skills.
Lindsey Hunter's Coaching Career
Starting as an Assistant Coach
On August 28, 2012, Hunter joined the Phoenix Suns as an assistant coach. He focused on helping players develop their skills. In January 2013, he became the Suns' interim head coach. This means he took over temporarily. In his first game as head coach, his team won against the Sacramento Kings. In May 2013, a new head coach was hired.
On September 18, 2013, Hunter became an assistant coach for the Golden State Warriors. He continued to help players grow.
Coaching College Teams
On June 13, 2016, Hunter was named an assistant coach at the University at Buffalo. He worked with the college team there.
On April 20, 2019, Hunter became the head coach at Mississippi Valley State University. He coached the team for three years. He stepped down from that role in March 2022.
Current Coaching Role
On July 2, 2025, Lindsey Hunter was named the head coach for the boys' varsity basketball team at Sparta High School (Michigan) in Sparta, Michigan. He is currently coaching there.
NBA Career Highlights
Lindsey Hunter had a long and successful career in the NBA. He played in 937 regular season games. He scored a total of 7,956 points. He also had 2,021 rebounds and 2,506 assists. He was known for his strong defense and his ability to make important shots.
- 2× NBA champion (2002, 2004)
- NBA All-Rookie Second Team (1994)
- SWAC Player of the Year (1993)
See also
In Spanish: Lindsey Hunter para niños
- List of people banned or suspended by the NBA
