Paul Reed (basketball) facts for kids
Reed with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2022
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| No. 7 – Detroit Pistons | |
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| Center / power forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 14, 1999 Orlando, Florida, U.S. |
| High school | Wekiva (Apopka, Florida) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | DePaul (2017–2020) |
| NBA Draft | 2020 / Round: 2 / Pick: 58th overall |
| Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers | |
| Pro career | 2020–present |
| League | NBA |
| Career history | |
| 2020–2024 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2021–2022 | →Delaware Blue Coats |
| 2024–present | Detroit Pistons |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Paul Reed (born June 14, 1999), also known as "BBall Paul", is an American professional basketball player. He plays for the Detroit Pistons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before joining the NBA, he played college basketball for the DePaul Blue Demons.
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Paul Reed's Basketball Journey
Growing Up and High School Years
Paul Reed grew up in Orlando, Florida. He went to Wekiva High School. Paul grew a lot during his high school years. He was 6 feet 2 inches tall as a freshman. By his senior year, he was 6 feet 8 inches tall!
In his final year of high school, he was a star player. He scored about 18 points and grabbed 11 rebounds per game. He was even named the Central Florida Player of the Year. Paul helped his team reach the state championship game. He chose to play college basketball at DePaul.
College Days at DePaul
Paul started playing for the DePaul Blue Demons in college. As a freshman, he played off the bench. He slowly earned more playing time.
In his second year, Paul really shined. He averaged 12.3 points and 8.5 rebounds per game. He led the Big East Conference in rebounds. Because of his great improvement, he was named the Big East Conference Most Improved Player. He helped his team reach the finals of the 2019 College Basketball Invitational.
By his junior year, Paul was a top player. He scored 23 points in a big win against No. 5 Butler. He had 18 games where he scored double-digits in both points and rebounds. After this successful season, Paul decided to enter the 2020 NBA draft. This meant he would skip his final year of college.
Playing in the NBA
Time with the Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers picked Paul Reed in the 2020 NBA draft. He was the 58th player chosen overall. He signed a special contract that let him play for both the 76ers and their minor league team, the Delaware Blue Coats.
Paul made his NBA debut on January 4, 2021. He scored his first two NBA points in a win against the Charlotte Hornets. While playing for the Blue Coats in 2021, Paul had an amazing season. He won both the Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the Year awards!
Because of his strong performance, the 76ers gave him a full NBA contract. In November 2022, he had a great game against the Orlando Magic. He scored 12 points and grabbed 13 rebounds. In May 2023, Paul made important free throws. These helped the 76ers win a playoff game against the Boston Celtics.
In July 2023, Paul signed a new contract with the 76ers. In January 2024, he scored a career-high 30 points. He also had 13 rebounds in a game against the Denver Nuggets. Paul left the 76ers in July 2024.
Joining the Detroit Pistons
On July 9, 2024, the Detroit Pistons picked up Paul Reed. This meant he joined their team. He was later waived by the Pistons in December, but then he signed with them again the very next day.
Personal Life and Nickname
Paul's father, also named Paul, played college basketball and then professionally in Europe. Paul has four sisters. His uncle, Mike Sims-Walker, played in the National Football League (NFL).
Paul Reed is known by his fun nickname, "BBall Paul". He also sells clothing, like Hoodies, with the phrase 'Out the Mud'. This phrase comes from a tweet he once posted about not getting to play in a game. It means working hard to achieve something, even when things are tough.
See also
In Spanish: Paul Reed para niños
