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. Now, he works as a scout for the Golden State Warriors in the National Basketball Association. He played college basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks. He is 6 feet 3 inches tall and played as a guard.
High School Basketball Success
Michael Lee played basketball at Jefferson High School in Portland, Oregon. His team, the Jefferson Democrats, had an amazing year in 2000. They won the 4A Oregon state championship. They beat Tualatin with a score of 58–44. This victory completed a perfect season for them, with 28 wins and no losses.
The Jefferson Democrats were ranked as the No. 4 high school team in the entire country that year. Several of Michael's teammates also went on to play college basketball. These players included Aaron Miles, Thomas Gardner, and Brandon Brooks.
College Career Highlights
Michael Lee went to the University of Kansas. He was a star guard for the Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team. He helped his team achieve great success during his time there.
The Jayhawks made it to the Final Four in two years in a row, 2002 and 2003. The Final Four is the last stage of the NCAA men's basketball tournament. In 2003, his team even reached the national championship game.
Coaching and Scouting Career
After playing professional basketball for a short time, Michael Lee decided to become a coach. He worked as an assistant coach for two college teams. He coached at Gardner–Webb and then at San Francisco.
On September 9, 2017, Lee became an assistant coach for the Santa Cruz Warriors. This team is part of the NBA G League, which is like a development league for the NBA. In 2021, he joined the staff of the Golden State Warriors. He now works as a professional scout for them. As a scout, he helps find new talent for the team.
