Rashard Lewis facts for kids
Lewis with the Washington Wizards in 2011
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| Born | August 8, 1979 Pineville, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| High school | Alief Elsik (Houston, Texas) | |||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| NBA Draft | 1998 / Round: 2 / Pick: 32nd overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics | ||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 1998–2014 | |||||||||||||
| Career history | ||||||||||||||
| 1998–2007 | Seattle SuperSonics | |||||||||||||
| 2007–2010 | Orlando Magic | |||||||||||||
| 2010–2012 | Washington Wizards | |||||||||||||
| 2012–2014 | Miami Heat | |||||||||||||
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| Points | 15,579 (14.9 ppg) | |||||||||||||
| Rebounds | 5,433 (5.2 rpg) | |||||||||||||
| Steals | 1,115 (1.1 spg) | |||||||||||||
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Rashard Quovon Lewis (born August 8, 1979) is an American former professional basketball player. Lewis joined the NBA right after finishing high school. He became well-known in the NBA for his scoring skills with the Seattle SuperSonics.
Later, he played for the Orlando Magic, Washington Wizards, and Miami Heat. He was chosen as an NBA All-Star two times. Lewis played in the NBA Finals three times. He won an NBA championship in 2013 with the Miami Heat.
High School Basketball
Rashard Lewis played basketball for Alief Elsik High School. He was so good that he joined the school's main team in his first year.
NBA Career Highlights
Playing for the Seattle SuperSonics (1998–2007)
Even though big colleges wanted him, Lewis decided to go straight to the 1998 NBA draft. The Seattle SuperSonics picked him as the 32nd player overall. He was the last player chosen from a special waiting area for top draft prospects.
Lewis and his teammate Ray Allen helped the SuperSonics become a strong team in the early 2000s. In 2001, Lewis played for the United States Basketball Team. They won the gold medal at the Goodwill Games.
On October 31, 2003, Lewis scored a career-high 50 points. This helped the Seattle SuperSonics win against the Los Angeles Clippers in Japan. Lewis was chosen as an All-Star in the 2004–05 season. He holds the SuperSonics' record for making the most three-pointers.
Time with the Orlando Magic (2007–2010)
After nine seasons with the Seattle SuperSonics, Lewis joined the Orlando Magic in July 2007. He signed a six-year deal with the team. In his first season with the Magic, Lewis played as a power forward. This was a change from his usual small forward position.
He made many more three-pointers that year than ever before. In the playoffs, the Magic reached the second round. Lewis scored 33 points in one game against the Detroit Pistons. He was the Magic's best scorer in the playoffs. He also set new personal records for points, rebounds, and assists.
Lewis started the 2008–09 season as the team's second-best scorer. He was chosen to play in the 2009 NBA All-Star Game. In the 2009 NBA playoffs, Lewis made a game-winning shot. This happened in the first game of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He called it the biggest shot of his career. The Magic won that series and went to the NBA Finals. However, they lost to the Los Angeles Lakers.
In August 2009, Lewis was suspended for ten games. This was because a test showed he had taken a banned substance. He had taken an over-the-counter supplement to help with tiredness.
Playing for the Washington Wizards (2010–2012)
On December 18, 2010, Lewis was traded to the Washington Wizards. He played 60 games for the Wizards over two seasons. During this time, he averaged about 9.7 points per game.
In June 2012, Lewis was traded to the New Orleans Hornets. A few days later, the Hornets released him from his contract.
Winning with the Miami Heat (2012–2014)
On July 11, 2012, Lewis signed a two-year deal with the Miami Heat. This move brought him back together with his former Seattle teammate, Ray Allen. The Heat had a great season in 2012–13. Lewis won his first NBA championship with the Heat. They won the Finals series against the San Antonio Spurs.
Lewis played an important role in the 2014 Eastern Conference Finals. His coach praised his defense in a game against the Indiana Pacers. Lewis started playing more in the starting lineup during this series. He helped the team even if his stats didn't always show it. In Game 5, Lewis scored 18 points, making six three-pointers. In Game 6, he scored 13 points, helping the Heat reach the NBA Finals. The Heat later lost the Finals to the San Antonio Spurs.
Short Time with the Dallas Mavericks (2014)
On July 19, 2014, Lewis signed with the Dallas Mavericks. But just four days later, his contract was canceled. This happened because he failed a physical exam. Doctors found that his right knee needed surgery.
BIG3 Career
Playing for 3 Headed Monsters (2017–2023)
In 2017, Rashard Lewis joined the 3 Headed Monsters team in the BIG3 basketball league. This team included NBA Hall of Famer Gary Payton as the coach. His teammates included Jason Williams and Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf.
The 3 Headed Monsters had a great season, winning seven out of eight games. They reached the Championship game but lost to the undefeated Trilogy team. Lewis was named the MVP for the season.
Images for kids
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Lewis with the Washington Wizards in 2011
See also
In Spanish: Rashard Lewis para niños
