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Reggie Bullock
Free agent
Bullock with the New York Knicks in 2020
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Personal information
Born	(1991-03-16) March 16, 1991 (age 34) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
High school	Kinston (Kinston, North Carolina)
Listed height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight	205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
College	North Carolina (2010–2013)
NBA Draft	2013 / Round: 1 / Pick: 25th overall
Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers
Pro career	2013–present
Career history
2013–2015	Los Angeles Clippers
2015	Phoenix Suns
2015	→Bakersfield Jam
2015–2019	Detroit Pistons
2015	→Grand Rapids Drive
2019	Los Angeles Lakers
2019–2021	New York Knicks
2021–2023	Dallas Mavericks
2023–2024	Houston Rockets

Career highlights and awards
Second-team All-ACC (2013) McDonald's All-American (2010) First-team Parade All-American (2010) North Carolina Mr. Basketball (2010)

Reggie Bullock (born March 16, 1991) is an American professional basketball player. He last played for the Houston Rockets in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before joining the NBA, he played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels. The Los Angeles Clippers chose him in the first round of the 2013 NBA draft. Bullock has also played for teams like the Phoenix Suns, Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, and Dallas Mavericks.

High School Basketball Success

Reggie Bullock was a star player for the Kinston High Vikings, his high school basketball team. He helped his team reach the state championship game three times. They won two championship titles during his time there.

Championship Wins

In 2008, the Kinston High Vikings won the 3A state title.
In 2010, they won the 2A state title.

During the 2010 championship game, Bullock was named the Most Valuable Player. He scored 15 points in that game, which was the highest on his team. For the 2009–2010 season, he averaged 25 points and 11 rebounds per game. This earned him a spot on the AP All-State men's team for the third year in a row.

Playing with Future Stars

Bullock was chosen to play in the 2010 McDonald's All-American game. He was on the East Team with other talented players like Tobias Harris and Kyrie Irving. He also played in other important games, including the Nike Hoops Summit and the Jordan Brand Classic.

He also played for the CP3 Allstars in the AAU league. His team won several tournaments, showing his skill even before college.

College Basketball Journey

Reggie Bullock decided to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in January 2008. He received a scholarship offer from the Tar Heels. Other top universities also offered him scholarships, including Maryland and Ohio State.

Freshman Year (2010–2011)

In his first year, Bullock was the sixth-highest scorer on his team. He averaged 6.1 points per game, often coming off the bench. In February 2011, he injured his left knee and needed surgery. This meant he missed the rest of his freshman season.

Sophomore Year (2011–2012)

Bullock playing for the North Carolina Tar Heels in 2011

During his second year, Bullock became a key player for UNC. He led the team in three-pointers made, with 71. He also had a great three-point shooting percentage of 38.2%. He was the fourth-leading scorer on the team, averaging 8.8 points per game.

Junior Year (2012–2013)

In his junior year, Bullock had his best college season. He was UNC's third-leading scorer, averaging 13.9 points per game. He also ranked second on the team in three-pointers and rebounds (6.5 per game). He was third in assists (101) and steals (44).

Overall, Bullock played in 100 college games. He averaged 9.9 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game.

Professional NBA Career

Reggie Bullock began his professional basketball career in 2013. He has played for several teams in the NBA.

Los Angeles Clippers (2013–2015)

Bullock with the Los Angeles Clippers in 2013

The Los Angeles Clippers drafted Bullock as the 25th overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft. He signed his first professional contract with the Clippers in July 2013. He made his NBA debut on October 29, 2013, scoring two points against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Phoenix Suns (2015)

In January 2015, Bullock was traded to the Phoenix Suns. He played his first game for the Suns against his former team, the Clippers. During his time with the Suns, he was also sent to the Bakersfield Jam in the NBA Development League a few times to get more playing time.

Detroit Pistons (2015–2019)

In July 2015, Bullock was traded to the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons extended his contract through the 2016–17 season. He also spent some time with the Grand Rapids Drive, the Pistons' D-League team.

During the 2016–17 season, Bullock faced some injuries, including a left knee meniscus tear that required surgery. He was out for several months.

After recovering, Bullock re-signed with the Pistons in July 2017. He started to play much better.

On December 17, 2017, he scored a career-high 20 points against the Orlando Magic.
On December 30, 2017, he set a new career high with 22 points against the San Antonio Spurs.
On November 11, 2018, he scored 23 points against the Charlotte Hornets.
On December 17, 2018, he scored 24 points against the Milwaukee Bucks.
On December 19, 2018, he set another new career high with 33 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Los Angeles Lakers (2019)

In February 2019, Bullock was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.

New York Knicks (2019–2021)

Bullock signed with the New York Knicks in July 2019. He had surgery for a neck injury shortly after. He made his debut with the Knicks on January 1, 2020, scoring 11 points in a win against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Dallas Mavericks (2021–2023)

In August 2021, Bullock signed with the Dallas Mavericks. He played his first game for the Mavericks on October 21, 2021. In July 2023, he was traded to the San Antonio Spurs, but the Spurs later released him in September 2023.

Houston Rockets (2023–2024)

In October 2023, Bullock signed with the Houston Rockets. He played for them until 2024.

Career Statistics

NBA Regular Season

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2013–14	L.A. Clippers	43	0	9.2	.355	.301	.778	1.3	.3	.2	.0	2.7
2014–15	L.A. Clippers	25	2	10.5	.426	.385	.800	1.6	.2	.4	.1	2.6
2014–15	Phoenix	11	0	6.8	.063	.000	.500	.9	.2	.1	.2	.4
2015–16	Detroit	37	0	11.6	.439	.415	.933	1.8	.7	.3	.1	3.3
2016–17	Detroit	31	5	15.1	.422	.384	.714	2.1	.9	.6	.1	4.5
2017–18	Detroit	62	52	27.9	.489	.445	.796	2.5	1.5	.8	.2	11.3
2018–19	Detroit	44	44	30.8	.413	.388	.875	2.8	2.5	.5	.1	12.1
2018–19	L.A. Lakers	19	16	27.6	.412	.343	.810	2.6	1.1	.8	.4	9.3
2019–20	New York	29	19	23.6	.402	.333	.810	2.3	1.4	.9	.1	8.1
2020–21	New York	65	64	30.0	.442	.410	.909	3.4	1.5	.8	.2	10.9
2021–22	Dallas	68	37	28.0	.401	.360	.833	3.5	1.2	.6	.2	8.6
2022–23	Dallas	78	55	30.3	.409	.380	.703	3.6	1.4	.7	.2	7.2
2023–24	Houston	44	0	9.5	.415	.403	1.000	1.7	.3	.3	.1	2.2
Career		556	294	22.6	.424	.385	.827	2.6	1.2	.6	.1	7.3

NBA Playoffs

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2014	L.A. Clippers	2	0	2.5	1.000	.000	.000	.0	.5	.0	.0	1.0
2016	Detroit	2	0	11.0	.833	.667	.000	1.0	1.5	.5	.0	6.0
2021	New York	5	5	32.4	.385	.345	.800	3.4	1.2	.6	.2	8.8
2022	Dallas	18	18	39.3	.404	.397	.889	4.6	1.7	1.2	.1	10.6
Career		27	23	33.2	.416	.393	.870	3.7	1.5	1.0	.1	9.2

College Statistics

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2010–11	North Carolina	27	0	14.5	.367	.296	.565	2.8	.6	.7	.1	6.1
2011–12	North Carolina	38	18	25.4	.428	.382	.727	5.1	1.4	.7	.2	8.8
2012–13	North Carolina	35	35	31.4	.483	.436	.767	6.5	2.9	1.3	.3	13.9
Career		100	53	24.6	.439	.387	.720	5.0	1.7	.9	.2	9.9

Awards and Recognition

Reggie Bullock has received several awards throughout his basketball career:

2010 McDonald's All-American Team Selection
2010 North Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year
2009–2010 Associated Press Men's Prep Basketball Player of the Year
2010 Jordan Brand Classic Team Selection
2022 NBA Social Justice Champion Award

Personal Life and Community Work

Reggie Bullock has a son. He is also known for his dedication to helping others and supporting important causes. He has volunteered to train young people and has taken part in events like the New York City Pride March. He is active in the charity "NBA Voices for LGBT Youth and Allies" and has appeared in a documentary where he talks about his family and his commitment to community support. He is also involved in campaigns against bullying.