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Michael Redd

Redd with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2008
Personal information
Born	(1979-08-24) August 24, 1979 (age 45) Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
High school	West (Columbus, Ohio)
Listed height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight	215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
College	Ohio State (1997–2000)
NBA Draft	2000 / Round: 2 / Pick: 43rd overall
Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
Pro career	2000–2012
Career history
2000–2011	Milwaukee Bucks
2011–2012	Phoenix Suns
Career highlights and awards
NBA All-Star (2004) All-NBA Third Team (2004) First-team All-Big Ten (2000) Big Ten Freshman of the Year (1998)
Career NBA statistics
Points	11,972 (19.0 ppg)
Rebounds	2,411 (3.8 rpg)
Assists	1,338 (2.1 apg)
Medals Men's basketball Representing  United States Olympic Games Gold 2008 Beijing Team competition FIBA Americas Championship Gold 2007 Las Vegas Team competition Summer Universiade Gold 1999 Palma Team competition

Michael Wesley Redd (born August 24, 1979) is an American former professional basketball player. He was picked by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2000 NBA draft. In 2004, he became an NBA All-Star. Michael was born in Columbus, Ohio, and went to West High School there. He also played for the U.S. national basketball team.

Michael Redd is 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 m) tall and weighs 215 pounds (98 kg). He played as a shooting guard throughout his college and professional career.

Michael Redd's Early Life and College Years

Michael Redd was born on August 24, 1979, in Columbus, Ohio. He played college basketball for Ohio State University. For three years, he was a top scorer for the team.

As a sophomore, Michael and his teammate Scoonie Penn helped Ohio State reach the NCAA Final Four. After his junior year, he was chosen by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2000 NBA draft. He was the 43rd player picked overall.

Michael Redd's Professional Basketball Career

Playing for the Milwaukee Bucks (2000–2011)

When Michael Redd first joined the Milwaukee Bucks, he didn't play much. He was behind star player Ray Allen. But in practice, Michael played very well against his teammates.

His coach, George Karl, noticed his talent and gave him more playing time. In his second year, Michael averaged 11.4 points per game. He also made 44.4% of his three-point shots.

On February 20, 2002, Michael Redd set an NBA record. He made eight three-point shots in one quarter against the Houston Rockets. In 2002, he signed a big contract to stay with the Bucks.

During the 2003–04 season, Michael became a full-time starter. He averaged 21.7 points per game. This great performance earned him his first and only All-Star Game appearance.

After the 2004–05 season, Michael signed a new six-year contract with the Bucks. It was worth $91 million. He chose to stay with Milwaukee, even though his home state team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, wanted him.

In the 2006–07 season, Michael had his best year. He averaged a career-high 26.7 points per game. On November 11, 2006, he scored 57 points against the Utah Jazz. This broke the Bucks' record for most points in a single game. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had held the record since 1971.

Later that season, on March 4, 2007, Michael scored 52 points against the Chicago Bulls. Even with his amazing efforts, the Bucks struggled to win games. They finished the season with 28 wins and 54 losses.

On January 25, 2009, Michael Redd got a serious injury. He tore ligaments in his left knee. This meant he missed the rest of the 2008–09 season.

Michael returned for the 2009–10 season. But on January 10, 2010, he re-injured the same knee. He missed the rest of that season too.

On March 28, 2011, Michael finally returned to the Bucks after 14 months. He played 10 games in the 2010–11 season. When he left Milwaukee, he had averaged 20 points per game over 11 seasons.

Playing for the Phoenix Suns (2011–2012)

The Phoenix Suns signed Michael Redd for one year on December 29, 2011. He played his first game for Phoenix on January 12, 2012. He scored 14 points in a loss to the Cavaliers.

Michael returned to Milwaukee to play against his old team on February 7, 2012. He scored 14 points, and the crowd gave him a standing ovation. On March 18, 2012, Michael scored a season-high 25 points against the Houston Rockets. His last NBA game was on April 25, 2012. He scored 14 points in a loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

Retirement from Basketball

On November 6, 2013, Michael Redd announced he was retiring from the NBA. After retiring, he became a successful entrepreneur and investor. He also hosts a popular podcast called "Betting On Yourself."

In 2021, Michael Redd joined the Milwaukee Bucks' championship parade. He was one of only three former Bucks players to attend.

Michael Redd's National Team Career

Michael Redd playing for the U.S. national team at the 2008 Olympics.

Michael Redd often played for Team USA when he was younger. He also played in the 2007 FIBA Americas tournament. This tournament helped teams qualify for the 2008 Summer Olympics.

He averaged over 15 points during the competition. In a game against Puerto Rico, Michael set a record for most three-pointers made in one game. He also set the record for most three-pointers in the whole tournament (28).

Michael played in the 2008 Olympics. Team USA won every game and took home the gold medal. They defeated Spain in the final. This team was known as the "Redeem Team" because they won gold after missing out in 2004.

Michael Redd's Personal Life

Michael Redd is a devout Christian. After signing his $91 million contract, his first purchase was a church building for his father's ministry. The church, named Philadelphia Deliverance Church of Christ, is in his hometown of Columbus.

Michael also invested in a company called Azoti through NCT Ventures. Azoti is an Ohio startup that connects food producers and buyers.

Michael Redd lives in New Albany, Ohio.

Michael Redd in Pop Culture

Rapper Nelly mentioned Michael Redd in his song "Heart of a Champion." The song is from his 2004 album Sweat. Nelly also mentioned other famous athletes like Magic Johnson and Peyton Manning.

In the song, Nelly says: "... I get Buck like Michael Redd--tell 'em again: I gets Buck like Michael Redd. Heard what I said?"

Michael Redd's Accomplishments and Records

• All-NBA Third Team: 2004
• NBA All-Star: 2004
• Held the NBA record for most three-point field goals made in one quarter with 8 (February 20, 2002 vs. Houston Rockets). This record was later broken.
• He is 5th on the Milwaukee Bucks' all-time points list.
• He is 5th in the Milwaukee Bucks' all-time scoring average.
• Won the Ohio State Most Valuable Player awards in 1998, 1999, and 2000.
• Was named to the All-Big Ten First Team in college in 1999–00.
• Scored a playoff career-high of 40 points against the Detroit Pistons on April 29, 2006.
• Was named to the USA Olympic basketball team.
• Gold medal with Team USA, 2007 FIBA Americas Championship
• Gold medal with Team USA, 2008 Summer Olympic Games (the team was inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame in 2025).
• Scored a career-high and Milwaukee Bucks franchise record of 57 points against the Utah Jazz on November 11, 2006. This record was later broken by Giannis Antetokounmpo in 2023.

Michael Redd's NBA Career Statistics

Regular Season Stats

Playoff Stats

See also

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