Mike Dunleavy Jr. facts for kids
Dunleavy with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2013
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| Golden State Warriors | |
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| General manager | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 15, 1980 Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. |
| High school | Jesuit (Beaverton, Oregon) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Duke (1999–2002) |
| NBA Draft | 2002 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall |
| Selected by the Golden State Warriors | |
| Pro career | 2002–2017 |
| League | NBA |
| Career history | |
| 2002–2007 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2007–2011 | Indiana Pacers |
| 2011–2013 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 2013–2016 | Chicago Bulls |
| 2016–2017 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 2017 | Atlanta Hawks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Michael Joseph Dunleavy Jr. is an American basketball expert. He was born on September 15, 1980. He used to be a professional basketball player. Now, he is the general manager for the Golden State Warriors. This team is part of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Mike Dunleavy Jr. played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils. In 2002, he was named a second-team All-American. The Golden State Warriors chose him as the third overall pick in the 2002 NBA draft. He played for several NBA teams. These teams included the Warriors, Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Atlanta Hawks. His father, Mike Dunleavy Sr., was also an NBA player and coach.
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High School Basketball Journey
Mike Dunleavy Jr. graduated from Jesuit High School in Beaverton, Oregon, in 1999. He led his team to win the 1999 4A State Boys Basketball Championship. They won against North Salem High School with a score of 65–38. Before that, he attended the University School of Milwaukee for his first year of high school. He then went to Homestead High School in Mequon, Wisconsin, for his second year.
College Career at Duke
Dunleavy played basketball at Duke University from 1999 to 2002. In his second year, he was part of Duke's team that won the national championship. He scored 21 points in that important game. He also made three three-pointers during a key 11–2 run for Duke in the second half.
As a junior, Dunleavy was a first-team All-American. He averaged 17.3 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. The Duke Blue Devils had a great season that year, winning 31 games and losing only 4. In the 2001–02 season, Dunleavy, Jay Williams, and Carlos Boozer each scored at least 600 points. This was a rare achievement for Duke players.
Professional Basketball Career
Playing for the Golden State Warriors (2002–2007)
The Golden State Warriors picked Mike Dunleavy third overall in the 2002 NBA draft. In November 2005, the Warriors signed him to a big contract extension. During the 2005–06 season, Dunleavy sometimes lost his starting spot. This was partly because he was not shooting well. He later got his starting job back.
Time with the Indiana Pacers (2007–2011)
On January 17, 2007, Dunleavy was traded to the Indiana Pacers. Other players like Troy Murphy and Ike Diogu also went to the Pacers in that trade. In his first full season with the Pacers, Dunleavy started all 82 games. He averaged a career-high 19.1 points per game.
In the 2010–2011 season, the Indiana Pacers made it to the NBA playoffs. This was their first time since 2006. Dunleavy scored 14 points in their win against the Washington Wizards. This also ended his long wait to play in the playoffs. He had played 624 games over nine years without reaching the playoffs.
Joining the Milwaukee Bucks (2011–2013)
After the 2011 NBA lockout, Dunleavy signed a two-year contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. This happened on December 10. His best game with the Bucks was on November 3, 2012. He scored 28 points and grabbed 13 rebounds against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Playing for the Chicago Bulls (2013–2016)
On July 10, 2013, Dunleavy signed a two-year deal with the Chicago Bulls. On April 25, 2014, he had his best playoff game. He scored 35 points against the Washington Wizards. He also set a team playoff record by making 8 three-point shots. The Bulls won that game 100–97.
Dunleavy hurt his right ankle on January 1, 2015. He was out of play for over a month. On July 14, 2015, he signed another contract with the Bulls. He missed the first 16 games of the next season because of a back injury. He needed more time to recover.
On February 1, 2016, Dunleavy was sent to the Santa Cruz Warriors. This team is part of the NBA Development League. He went there to practice during the Bulls' road trip. He returned to the Bulls two days later. On February 6, Dunleavy played his first game of the season. He had missed the first 49 games.
Time with the Cleveland Cavaliers (2016–2017)
On July 7, 2016, Dunleavy was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. He played his first game for the Cavaliers on October 25, 2016. It was the team's season opener against the New York Knicks. He scored four points and had four rebounds in their 117–88 win. On December 23, 2016, he scored a season-high 14 points.
Short Stay with the Atlanta Hawks (2017)
On January 7, 2017, Dunleavy was traded to the Atlanta Hawks. He initially did not want to join the team. However, he changed his mind and agreed to play for them. He reported to the team on January 10. Three days later, he played his first game for the Hawks. He scored six points in a close loss to the Boston Celtics. On January 15, he scored 20 points off the bench. This was his first 20-point game since April 2015.
On March 3, 2017, Dunleavy was diagnosed with an ankle injury. He returned to play on March 22 after missing 13 games. His last NBA game was on April 28, 2017. The Hawks lost to the Washington Wizards in the playoffs. On June 30, 2017, the Hawks released him. He retired from playing basketball soon after.
Executive Career in Basketball
On September 24, 2018, the Golden State Warriors hired Dunleavy. He started as a pro scout. On August 29, 2019, he was promoted to assistant general manager. Then, on September 30, 2021, he became the vice president of basketball operations. He won his first NBA championship in 2022. This happened when the Warriors beat the Boston Celtics in the 2022 NBA Finals. On June 16, 2023, Dunleavy was promoted again. He became the general manager of the Warriors. This happened after Bob Myers stepped down from the role.
Mike Dunleavy Jr.'s Family Life
Mike Dunleavy Jr. has two younger brothers. One brother, Baker, played basketball at Villanova. He used to be the head coach at Quinnipiac. His other brother, James, played for USC. He is now an NBA player agent. Mike's father, Mike Dunleavy Sr., was a coach for the Los Angeles Clippers and Portland Trail Blazers. He also played in the NBA and coached at Tulane. When Mike was growing up, he went to a sports camp in Wisconsin called Camp Menominee. In 2008, the camp named its basketball courts "The Mike Dunleavy Jr. Courts" to honor him.
Images for kids
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Dunleavy with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2013
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Dunleavy playing for the Indiana Pacers in 2009
See also
In Spanish: Mike Dunleavy Jr. para niños
