Michael Dickerson facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | June 25, 1975 Greenville, South Carolina, U.S. |
| High school | Federal Way (Federal Way, Washington) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Arizona (1994–1998) |
| NBA Draft | 1998 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14th overall |
| Selected by the Houston Rockets | |
| Pro career | 1998–2010 |
| Career history | |
| 1998–1999 | Houston Rockets |
| 1999–2003 | Vancouver / Memphis Grizzlies |
| 2009–2010 | Faymasa Palencia |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 3,257 (15.4 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 609 (2.9 rpg) |
| Assists | 553 (2.6 apg) |
Michael DeAngelo Dickerson, born on June 25, 1975, is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He played as a shooting guard, standing 6 feet 5 inches tall. Michael was part of the Houston Rockets and later the Vancouver Grizzlies and Memphis Grizzlies in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He grew up in Washington state, after being born in South Carolina.
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Michael Dickerson's Basketball Journey
High School and College Years
Michael Dickerson played basketball in high school at Decatur High School (Federal Way, Washington) and Federal Way High School. After high school, he went to the University of Arizona. There, he helped his team win the national championship in 1997. He played alongside other great players like Mike Bibby, Jason Terry, and Miles Simon.
Michael was a top scorer for Arizona. He averaged 18.9 points per game in the 1996-97 championship season. The next year, he scored 18.0 points per game. In 2011, he was honored by being added to the Pac-12 Hall of Honor.
Joining the NBA: Houston Rockets
In 1998, the Houston Rockets chose Michael as the 14th pick in the 1998 NBA draft. He played for them during the 1999 NBA season, which was shorter due to a player lockout. During this season, Michael played in 50 games, more than anyone else in the league. He was also very good at shooting three-point shots, making 43.3% of them. Because of his great start, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team.
In 1999, Michael was traded to the Vancouver Grizzlies. This trade happened because Steve Francis, who was drafted by Vancouver, did not want to play for them.
Playing for the Grizzlies
Michael played all 82 games for the Vancouver Grizzlies in the 1999–2000 season. He averaged 18.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game. He also made 1.41 steals per game. His scoring average went down a bit the next season to 16.3 points per game.
Later, the Grizzlies team moved to Memphis, Tennessee. Michael then played in only a few games over the next two seasons. This was because of injuries. He had severe hamstring and groin injuries that he could not fully recover from. In 2003, the Grizzlies released him, and he had to retire early from the NBA. Michael was one of many players who said they really enjoyed their time playing in Vancouver.
Later Career and Retirement
In 2008, Michael was invited to train 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 over 212 games. After his NBA retirement, he traveled to places like India and Tibet.
In 2009, Michael returned to basketball for one year. He played for Faymasa Palencia in the second league of the Spanish basketball league system. He played in four games, averaging 11.8 points per game. After that season, he retired from basketball for good.
NBA Career Stats
Regular Season Performance
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 1998–99 | Houston | 50* | 50* | 31.2 | .465 | .433 | .639 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 10.9 |
| 1999–00 | Vancouver | 82 | 82* | 37.8 | .436 | .409 | .830 | 3.4 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 18.2 |
| 2000–01 | Vancouver | 70 | 69 | 37.4 | .417 | .374 | .763 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 16.3 |
| 2001–02 | Memphis | 4 | 4 | 31.0 | .313 | .381 | .833 | 3.0 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 10.8 |
| 2002–03 | Memphis | 6 | 1 | 14.5 | .417 | .364 | 1.000 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 4.8 |
| Career | 212 | 206 | 35.3 | .432 | .402 | .784 | 2.9 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 15.4
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Playoff Performance
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 1999 | Houston | 4 | 4 | 20.5 | .273 | .375 | .500 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 4.3 |
Family Life
Michael Dickerson is a cousin of former NBA guard 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
