Michael Adams (basketball) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 19, 1963 Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| High school | Hartford Public (Hartford, Connecticut) |
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Listed weight | 162 lb (73 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Boston College (1981–1985) |
| NBA Draft | 1985 / Round: 3 / Pick: 66th overall |
| Selected by the Sacramento Kings | |
| Pro career | 1985–1996 |
| Coaching career | 1999–2010 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1985 | Springfield Fame |
| 1985 | Sacramento Kings |
| 1985–1986 | Bay State Bombardiers |
| 1986 | Springfield Fame |
| 1986–1987 | Washington Bullets |
| 1987–1991 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1991–1994 | Washington Bullets |
| 1994–1996 | Charlotte Hornets |
| As coach: | |
| 1999–2000 | Richmond Rhythm (assistant) |
| 2000–2001 | Vancouver Grizzlies (assistant) |
| 2001–2002 | Memphis Grizzlies (assistant) |
| 2004 | Washington Mystics |
| 2005–2007 | Maryland (assistant) |
| 2009–2010 | Archbishop Carroll HS |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 9,621 (14.7 ppg) |
| Assists | 4,209 (6.4 apg) |
| Steals | 1,081 (1.7 spg) |
Michael Adams (born January 19, 1963) is an American former professional basketball player and coach. He played college basketball for the Boston College Eagles. He was chosen by the Sacramento Kings in the 1985 NBA draft. Adams played for 11 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played for the Kings, Washington Bullets, Denver Nuggets, and Charlotte Hornets. He was an NBA All-Star with the Bullets in 1992.
Playing in the NBA
After playing well at Boston College, Michael Adams was picked by the Sacramento Kings. He was the 66th player chosen in the 1985 NBA draft. He is a point guard, which means he helps lead the team's offense. In his first year, he scored only 2.2 points per game.
He also played in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) for the Bay State Bombardiers. In 1986, he was named the CBA Rookie of the Year. He was also chosen for the all-league and all-defensive second teams.
Adams joined the Washington Bullets in his second season. His best season was in 1990–1991 when he played for the Denver Nuggets. He scored 26.5 points and made 10.5 assists per game. In one amazing game, he scored 54 points and made 9 three-pointers!
After this great season, he went back to the Bullets. In 1992, he played in his only NBA All-Star Game. In his first game back with the Bullets, he had 9 steals, which was a career high. He also scored 23 points and made 13 assists.
Michael Adams was known for his "push shot" in basketball. He stopped playing in 1996 while with the Charlotte Hornets. During his NBA career, he scored a total of 9,621 points and made 4,209 assists. He once held a record for making a three-point shot in 79 games in a row. This record was later broken by Stephen Curry.
Coaching Basketball
After his playing career, Michael Adams became a coach. He coached for several teams. These included the International Basketball League's Richmond Rhythm and the NBA's Vancouver Grizzlies. He also coached for the WNBA's Washington Mystics. He was an assistant coach at the University of Maryland.
In 2010, he joined the St. Bonaventure Bonnies as an assistant coach. However, he left after six weeks for family reasons.
See also
In Spanish: Michael Adams (baloncestista) para niños
- List of National Basketball Association players with 9 or more steals in a game
