Maurice Evans (basketball) facts for kids
Evans with the Wizards in March 2011
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | November 8, 1978 Wichita, Kansas, U.S. |
| High school | Wichita Collegiate (Wichita, Kansas) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
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| NBA Draft | 2001 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2001–2012 |
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| 2001–2002 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 2002–2003 | Olympiacos |
| 2003–2004 | Benetton Treviso |
| 2004–2005 | Sacramento Kings |
| 2005–2006 | Detroit Pistons |
| 2006–2007 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2007–2008 | Orlando Magic |
| 2008–2011 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2011–2012 | Washington Wizards |
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Maurice Eugene Evans, born on November 8, 1978, is an American who used to play professional basketball. He was a player in the famous National Basketball Association (NBA). After his playing career, he also served as a vice president for the NBA Players Association, which is like a union for NBA players.
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College Basketball Journey
Maurice Evans was known for being a strong defender and a very athletic player. He started his college basketball career at Wichita State University. He played there for two seasons. Later, he decided to transfer to the University of Texas at Austin to continue playing college basketball.
Professional Basketball Career
Maurice Evans was not chosen in the 2001 NBA draft, but he still made it to the NBA! He signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves as a free agent. He played 10 games with them.
Playing in Europe
In 2002, Maurice moved to Greece to play for a team called Olympiacos. The next year, in the 2003–04 season, he played for an Italian team, Benetton Basket Treviso. While playing in Italy, his team won the Italian Cup, which is a big championship!
Back to the NBA
In 2004, Maurice returned to the NBA and joined the Sacramento Kings. He became a regular player for them, playing in 65 games and starting 11 of them. He played about 19 minutes per game and scored around 6.4 points on average.
In 2005, he signed with the Detroit Pistons. There, he reunited with his former coach, Flip Saunders. He played about 14 minutes per game for the Pistons, averaging 5.2 points.
Moving to New Teams
On June 28, 2006, Maurice was traded from the Pistons to the Los Angeles Lakers. He had asked to be traded so he could get more playing time. With the Lakers, he often played as a backup for superstar Kobe Bryant.
On November 20, 2007, Maurice and his teammate Brian Cook were traded to the Orlando Magic. He became the starting shooting guard for the Magic. His contributions helped the team have a great record of 52 wins and 30 losses. This helped them get the 3rd spot in the Eastern Conference for the 2008 Playoffs.
Later Career and Retirement
On July 25, 2008, Maurice agreed to a three-year contract with the Atlanta Hawks. On May 7, 2009, he scored his highest points in a playoff game, getting 16 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers. On February 23, 2011, he was traded to the Washington Wizards.
Maurice Evans later retired from professional basketball. His last NBA game was on April 26, 2012. In that game, he scored 18 points and helped his team win against the Miami Heat.
After his NBA career, in 2017, Maurice joined the BIG3 basketball league. This league features many former NBA players. He played alongside famous players like Charles Oakley, Chauncey Billups, and Stephen Jackson.
See also
In Spanish: Maurice Evans (baloncestista) para niños
