Michael Lee (basketball, born 1983) facts for kids
| Golden State Warriors | |
|---|---|
| Professional scout | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 3, 1983 Portland, Oregon |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Jefferson (Portland, Oregon) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Kansas (2001–2005) |
| NBA Draft | 2005 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2005–2007 |
| League | National Basketball Association |
| Career history | |
| As coach: | |
| 2008–2010 | Gardner–Webb (assistant) |
| 2010–2013 | San Francisco (assistant) |
| 2017–2021 | Santa Cruz Warriors (assistant) |
Michael Lee was born on February 3, 1983. He is an American who used to play professional basketball. Today, he works as a scout for the Golden State Warriors. This team is part of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Michael played college basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks. He is 6 feet 3 inches tall. He played as a guard on the court.
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Michael Lee's Early Basketball Days
High School Success in Portland
Michael Lee played basketball for the Jefferson Democrats. This school is located in Northeast Portland, Oregon. In the year 2000, his team had an amazing season. They won the 4A Oregon state championship. The Democrats beat Tualatin with a score of 58–44. They finished that year with a perfect record of 28 wins and 0 losses.
Their team was ranked No. 4 nationally. Many players from that team went on to play in college. Some of these players included Aaron Miles and Thomas Gardner.
Playing College Basketball at Kansas
After high school, Michael Lee went to the University of Kansas. He was a star player for the Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team. He played as a guard. Michael helped his team reach the Final Four two times in a row. These appearances were in 2002 and 2003. In 2003, they even made it to the national championship game.
Michael Lee's Coaching and Scouting Career
Starting as an Assistant Coach
After playing professional basketball for a short time, Michael Lee became a coach. He worked as an assistant coach for two college teams. He coached at Gardner–Webb and San Francisco.
Working with the Golden State Warriors
On September 9, 2017, Michael Lee became an assistant coach. He joined the Santa Cruz Warriors. This team is the developmental team for the Golden State Warriors. They play in the NBA G League. In 2021, Michael moved up to the main Golden State Warriors staff. He now works as a professional scout for the team.
