Mike Scott (basketball) facts for kids
Scott with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2019
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| Free agent | |
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| Power forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 16, 1988 Chesapeake, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 237 lb (108 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Virginia (2007–2012) |
| NBA Draft | 2012 / Round: 2 / Pick: 43rd overall |
| Selected by the Atlanta Hawks | |
| Pro career | 2012–present |
| Career history | |
| 2012–2017 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2012–2013 | →Bakersfield Jam |
| 2016 | →Delaware 87ers |
| 2016–2017 | →Long Island Nets |
| 2017–2018 | Washington Wizards |
| 2018–2019 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 2019–2021 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2022–2023 | SLUC Nancy Basket |
| 2023 | Gigantes de Carolina |
| 2023–2024 | ASVEL |
| 2024 | Gigantes de Carolina |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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James Michael Scott (born July 16, 1988) is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays for Gigantes de Carolina in Puerto Rico. Mike Scott played college basketball for the Virginia Cavaliers. He was then chosen in the second round of the 2012 NBA draft. He spent ten seasons playing in the NBA.
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High School Basketball Journey
Mike Scott played basketball during his high school years. He attended Deep Creek High School. After that, he spent a year at Hargrave Military Academy. Experts considered him a top player in 2007. He was ranked as one of the best power forwards in the country.
College Basketball Career
Mike Scott had a strong start in his first three years at the University of Virginia. He was the team's top rebounder as a sophomore and junior. He was expected to have a great year in 2010–11. He started that season averaging almost 16 points and over 10 rebounds per game. However, his season ended early due to an ankle injury. He needed surgery for it.
Because of his injury, Scott was allowed to play an extra year. This meant he had a fifth year of eligibility. In the 2011–12 season, he became one of the best players in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). He averaged 18 points and 8.3 rebounds per game. He also led the ACC in field goal percentage, making 56.3% of his shots. He helped the Cavaliers achieve a 22–10 record. This led them to their first NCAA tournament in five years. They lost to Florida in the first round. Scott was recognized as an All-American by the Sporting News.
Scott finished his college career with 1,538 points. He is also the third-highest rebounder in Virginia Cavaliers history with 944 rebounds.
Professional Basketball Journey
Playing for the Atlanta Hawks (2012–2017)
On June 28, 2012, the Atlanta Hawks chose Mike Scott. He was the 43rd pick in the 2012 NBA draft. He officially signed with the Hawks on September 6, 2012. He also spent some time playing for the Bakersfield Jam in the NBA Development League. This helped him get more playing experience.
On February 22, 2014, Scott scored a career-high 30 points. This happened in a game where the Hawks beat the New York Knicks. He became an important player coming off the bench for the Hawks in the 2013–14 season. He averaged a career-best 9.6 points per game that year.
On August 26, 2014, Scott signed again with the Hawks. In March 2015, he had a left toe injury. He missed 11 games because of it. He returned to play in April against the Brooklyn Nets.
During the 2015–16 season, Scott had his best 3-point shooting percentage. He made 40.9% of his three-point shots.
In October 2016, Scott had to take time off for his left knee. He also played in the NBA Development League during the 2016–17 season. He played for the Long Island Nets and the Delaware 87ers.
On February 23, 2017, Scott was traded to the Phoenix Suns. He was then released by the Suns the next day.
Washington Wizards (2017–2018)
On July 9, 2017, Mike Scott signed with the Washington Wizards.
Los Angeles Clippers (2018–2019)
On July 9, 2018, Scott signed with the Los Angeles Clippers.
Philadelphia 76ers (2019–2021)
On February 6, 2019, Scott was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. He joined Tobias Harris and Boban Marjanović in the trade. In July, Scott signed a new two-year contract with the 76ers.
SLUC Nancy Basket (2022–2023)
On October 16, 2022, Scott signed with SLUC Nancy Basket in France. They play in the LNB Pro A league.
Gigantes de Carolina (2023)
On May 30, 2023, Scott signed with the Gigantes de Carolina in Puerto Rico. He helped them win their first championship in the BSN league. He was named the Finals MVP for his great performance.
ASVEL (2023–2024)
On July 31, 2023, Scott signed with ASVEL of the French LNB Pro A league.
Return to Gigantes (2024–Present)
On March 23, 2024, Mike Scott rejoined the Gigantes de Carolina.
Career Statistics Overview
Here are some statistics from Mike Scott's basketball career. These tables show how he performed in different leagues.
NBA Statistics
Regular Season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2012–13 | Atlanta | 40 | 1 | 9.4 | .476 | .000 | .768 | 2.8 | .3 | .1 | .1 | 4.6 |
| 2013–14 | Atlanta | 80 | 6 | 18.5 | .479 | .310 | .780 | 3.6 | .9 | .4 | .1 | 9.6 |
| 2014–15 | Atlanta | 68 | 0 | 16.5 | .444 | .344 | .792 | 2.9 | 1.1 | .4 | .0 | 7.8 |
| 2015–16 | Atlanta | 75 | 0 | 15.3 | .468 | .392 | .794 | 2.7 | 1.0 | .3 | .2 | 6.2 |
| 2016–17 | Atlanta | 18 | 0 | 10.8 | .293 | .148 | .875 | 2.1 | .9 | .2 | .2 | 2.5 |
| 2017–18 | Washington | 76 | 1 | 18.5 | .527 | .405 | .658 | 3.3 | 1.1 | .3 | .1 | 8.8 |
| 2018–19 | L.A. Clippers | 52 | 0 | 14.4 | .400 | .391 | .667 | 3.3 | .8 | .3 | .2 | 4.8 |
| 2018–19 | Philadelphia | 27 | 3 | 24.0 | .400 | .412 | .667 | 3.8 | .8 | .3 | .2 | 7.8 |
| 2019–20 | Philadelphia | 68 | 11 | 17.8 | .426 | .369 | .811 | 3.6 | .8 | .3 | .1 | 6.0 |
| 2020–21 | Philadelphia | 51 | 12 | 16.7 | .360 | .342 | .667 | 2.4 | .8 | .5 | .3 | 4.2 |
| Career | 555 | 34 | 16.5 | .453 | .362 | .757 | 3.1 | .9 | .3 | .1 | 6.7 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2013 | Atlanta | 4 | 0 | 5.0 | .500 | .000 | .750 | 1.8 | .3 | — | — | 3.3 |
| 2014 | Atlanta | 7 | 0 | 20.9 | .365 | .323 | .714 | 2.6 | .4 | .1 | — | 9.4 |
| 2015 | Atlanta | 11 | 0 | 15.6 | .382 | .154 | 1.000 | 4.2 | .5 | .5 | — | 4.5 |
| 2016 | Atlanta | 10 | 0 | 16.1 | .625 | .500 | .875 | 3.2 | .5 | .3 | .3 | 6.5 |
| 2018 | Washington | 6 | 0 | 21.0 | .634 | .636 | 1.000 | 3.5 | .7 | .3 | .2 | 10.8 |
| 2019 | Philadelphia | 10 | 0 | 19.3 | .447 | .353 | 1.000 | 3.4 | .5 | .3 | — | 5.6 |
| 2020 | Philadelphia | 4 | 0 | 5.0 | .200 | .000 | 1.000 | 2.0 | .3 | — | — | 1.5 |
| 2021 | Philadelphia | 5 | 0 | 6.8 | .222 | .286 | — | .6 | .6 | .2 | .2 | 1.2 |
| Career | 57 | 0 | 15.3 | .459 | .336 | .857 | 3.0 | .5 | .3 | .1 | 5.7 | |
EuroLeague Statistics
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG | PIR |
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| 2023–24 | ASVEL | 29 | 7 | 22.2 | .488 | .343 | .816 | 3.9 | 1.2 | .4 | — | 10.4 | 9.7 |
| Career | 29 | 7 | 22.2 | .488 | .343 | .816 | 3.9 | 1.2 | .4 | — | 10.4 | 9.7 | |
Domestic Leagues Statistics
| Year | Team | League | GP | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2012–13 |  Bakersfield Jam |
D-League | 7 | 32.6 | .505 | .000 | .805 | 8.3 | 1.4 | .7 | — | 18.1 |
| 2016–17 | Delaware 87ers |
D-League | 2 | 20.7 | .368 | .300 | — | 3.0 | 1.0 | — | — | 8.5 |
| Long Island Nets |
D-League | 4 | 25.1 | .426 | .350 | .333 | 5.0 | 2.0 | .7 | 1.5 | 16.5 | |
| 2022–23 |  SLUC Nancy |
LNB Élite | 27 | 30.1 | .509 | .371 | .846 | 6.6 | 1.7 | .5 | .0 | 14.3 |
| 2022–23 |  Gigantes de Carolina |
BSN | 25 | 35.3 | .511 | .403 | .750 | 9.4 | 2.2 | .8 | .2 | 21.8 |
| 2023–24 | ASVEL |
LNB Élite | 32 | 22.3 | .506 | .394 | .756 | 4.5 | 1.5 | .2 | .0 | 10.0 |
College Statistics
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2007–08 | Virginia | 32 | 21 | 18.1 | .441 | .400 | .703 | 5.3 | .5 | .6 | .4 | 5.7 |
| 2008–09 | Virginia | 28 | 19 | 27.6 | .544 | .333 | .741 | 7.4 | .8 | .9 | .3 | 10.3 |
| 2009–10 | Virginia | 28 | 25 | 27.4 | .505 | .429 | .719 | 7.2 | 1.3 | .6 | .3 | 12.0 |
| 2010–11 | Virginia | 10 | 9 | 33.7 | .482 | 1.000 | .881 | 10.2 | 1.6 | .3 | .7 | 15.9 |
| 2011–12 | Virginia | 32 | 32 | 31.2 | .563 | .300 | .808 | 8.3 | 1.2 | .7 | .5 | 18.0 |
| Career | 130 | 106 | 26.6 | .521 | .364 | .775 | 7.3 | 1.0 | .7 | .4 | 11.8 | |
See also
In Spanish: Mike Scott (baloncestista) para niños
