Michael Dickerson facts for kids

Michael DeAngelo Dickerson was born on June 25, 1975. He is an American former professional basketball player. He played for the Houston Rockets and the Vancouver / Memphis Grizzlies. These teams are part of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Michael was a shooting guard who stood 6 feet 5 inches tall. He was born in Greenville, South Carolina and grew up in Kent, Washington and Federal Way, Washington.

Michael Dickerson's Basketball Journey

Before the NBA: College Success

Michael played basketball in high school. He spent his sophomore year at Decatur High School (Federal Way, Washington). For his junior and senior years, he played at Federal Way High School.

After high school, he went to the University of Arizona. There, he became a national champion in 1997. His team included other future NBA stars like Mike Bibby and Jason Terry. Michael was the top scorer for Arizona in their championship season, averaging 18.9 points per game. He also led the team in scoring the next season. In 2011, he was honored in the Pac-12 Hall of Honor.

Playing for the Houston Rockets

In 1998, the Houston Rockets picked Michael as the 14th player in the 1998 NBA draft. He played for them during the 1999 NBA season, which was shorter due to a lockout. Michael played in all 50 games that season, more than anyone else in the league. He was also very good at shooting three-pointers, making 43.3% of them. Because of his great play, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie 2nd Team.

In 1999, the Rockets traded Michael to the Vancouver Grizzlies. This trade happened because another player, Steve Francis, did not want to play for Vancouver.

Time with the Grizzlies: Vancouver and Memphis

Michael played all 82 games for the Vancouver Grizzlies in the 1999–2000. He averaged 18.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game. The next season, his scoring average was 16.3 points per game.

Later, the Grizzlies team moved to Memphis, Tennessee. Michael played only a few games in the next two seasons because of injuries. He had severe hamstring and groin problems. These injuries made it hard for him to play. The Grizzlies released him in 2003, and he had to stop playing basketball early. Michael often said he really enjoyed his time playing in Vancouver.

Short Return to Basketball

In 2008, Michael tried to return to the NBA with the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, he was waived before the season started. His NBA career averages were 15.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game. During his retirement, he traveled to places like India and Tibet.

In 2009, Michael played basketball again for one year. He joined a team called Faymasa Palencia in Spain. This team was in the second league of the Spanish basketball league system. He played in four games, averaging 11.8 points. After that season, he retired from basketball for good.

NBA Career Statistics

Here are Michael Dickerson's statistics from his time in the NBA.

Regular season

Playoffs

Personal Life

Michael Dickerson is a cousin of another former NBA guard named David Wesley. Michael is also a father to two daughters.

See also

In Spanish: Michael Dickerson para niños

• List of National Basketball Association career 3-point field goal percentage leaders