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Mike Dunleavy Jr.

Dunleavy with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2013
Golden State Warriors
General manager
Personal information
Born	(1980-09-15) September 15, 1980 (age 44) 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
As player: NCAA champion (2001) Consensus second-team All-American (2002) First-team All-ACC (2002) McDonald's All-American (1999) Third-team Parade All-American (1999) As executive: NBA champion (2022)

Michael Joseph Dunleavy Jr. (born September 15, 1980) is an American basketball expert. He used to be a professional basketball player. Now, he is the general manager for the Golden State Warriors. This team plays in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Mike Dunleavy Jr. played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils. He was named an All-American in 2002. The Golden State Warriors chose him as the third player in the 2002 NBA draft. He played for several NBA teams, including the Warriors, Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Atlanta Hawks. His father, Mike Dunleavy Sr., was also a famous NBA player and coach.

High School Success

Mike Dunleavy Jr. went to Jesuit High School in Beaverton, Oregon. In 1999, he led his team to win the 4A State Boys Basketball Championship. They beat 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 Basketball Career

Dunleavy played basketball at Duke University from 1999 to 2002. In his second year, he helped Duke win the national championship. He scored 21 points in the final game, which was the most on his team. He also made three important three-point shots.

As a junior, he was named a first-team All-American. He averaged 17.3 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. His team, the Blue Devils, won 31 games and lost only 4 that season. In the 2001–02 season, Dunleavy, Jay Williams, and Carlos Boozer each scored over 600 points. This was a rare achievement for Duke players.

Professional NBA Career

Playing for the Golden State Warriors (2002–2007)

The Golden State Warriors picked Mike Dunleavy third overall in the 2002 NBA draft. This meant he was one of the top young players chosen to play in the NBA.

In 2005, the Warriors signed Dunleavy to a big contract. He was supposed to be a starter, but sometimes he struggled with his shooting. This caused him to lose his starting spot for a while. Later, he got his starting job back.

Time with the Indiana Pacers (2007–2011)

Dunleavy playing for the Indiana Pacers in 2009

In January 2007, Dunleavy was traded to the Indiana Pacers. He joined the team with Troy Murphy, Ike Diogu, and Keith McLeod. In his first full season with the Pacers, he started all 82 games. He averaged a career-high 19.1 points per game.

During 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 nine-year wait to play in the playoffs.

Playing for the Milwaukee Bucks (2011–2013)

After a break in the NBA season in 2011, Dunleavy signed a two-year contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. His best game with the Bucks was in November 2012. He scored 28 points and grabbed 13 rebounds against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Years with the Chicago Bulls (2013–2016)

On July 10, 2013, Dunleavy signed with the Chicago Bulls. He agreed to a two-year deal.

In April 2014, Dunleavy had a great playoff game. He scored a career-high 35 points. He also set a team playoff record by making 8 three-point shots. This helped the Bulls win against the Washington Wizards.

He had some injuries during his time with the Bulls. In 2015, he hurt his right ankle and later had a back injury. He missed many games because of these injuries.

In 2016, Dunleavy was sent to the Santa Cruz Warriors for practice. This team is part of the NBA's minor league. He returned to the Bulls soon after. In February 2016, he played his first game of the season.

Moving to the Cleveland Cavaliers (2016–2017)

In July 2016, Dunleavy was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. He played his first game for them in October 2016. He scored four points and helped his team win against the New York Knicks. In December 2016, he scored a season-high 14 points against the Brooklyn Nets.

Final Season with the Atlanta Hawks (2017)

In January 2017, Dunleavy was traded again, this time to the Atlanta Hawks. He first hesitated to join the team but then decided to play. He made his debut for the Hawks a few days later. He scored six points in a close game against the Boston Celtics.

On January 15, he scored 20 points coming off the bench. This was his first 20-point game since 2015. He later had an ankle injury in March 2017.

Dunleavy's last NBA game was in April 2017. The Hawks lost to the Washington Wizards in the playoffs. He was waived by the Hawks in June 2017 and soon retired from playing basketball.

Executive Career

After retiring as a player, Mike Dunleavy Jr. started working for the Golden State Warriors. In September 2018, he was hired as a professional scout. A scout helps find new players for the team.

In August 2019, he was promoted to assistant general manager. Then, in September 2021, he became the vice president of basketball operations. He won his first NBA championship in 2022 when the Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics. In June 2023, Dunleavy was promoted again. He became the general manager of the Warriors, taking over from Bob Myers.

Personal Life

Mike Dunleavy Jr. has two younger brothers. His brother Baker played basketball at Villanova and later became a college coach. His other brother, James, played at USC and is now an NBA player agent. Mike's father, Mike Dunleavy Sr., was also a well-known NBA player and coach.

When he was young, Dunleavy went to a sports camp in Wisconsin called Camp Menominee. In 2008, the camp honored him by naming its basketball courts "The Mike Dunleavy Jr. Courts."

NBA Career Statistics

Regular season

Playoffs

Images for kids

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  Dunleavy with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2013

See also

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