Ronnie Price facts for kids
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Price with the Phoenix Suns in 2015
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| Personal information | |
| Born | June 21, 1983 Friendswood, Texas |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Clear Brook (Friendswood, Texas) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
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| NBA Draft | 2005 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2005–2017 |
| League | NBA |
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| 2005–2007 | Sacramento Kings |
| 2007–2011 | Utah Jazz |
| 2011–2012 | Phoenix Suns |
| 2012–2013 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 2013–2014 | Orlando Magic |
| 2014–2015 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2015–2017 | Phoenix Suns |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 2,015 (3.7 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 658 (1.2 rpg) |
| Assists | 960 (1.8 apg) |
Ronald D'Wayne Price (born June 21, 1983) is an American former professional basketball player. He now works as a scout for the Phoenix Suns. A scout helps find new players for a team.
Price grew up in Friendswood, Texas. He played college basketball at Nicholls State University and Utah Valley University. Even though he was not picked in the 2005 NBA draft, he played for many teams. These included the Sacramento Kings, Utah Jazz, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers, Orlando Magic, and Los Angeles Lakers. He played for the Suns twice.
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Ronnie Price's Early Life and College Basketball
Price was born and raised in Friendswood, Texas. He finished Clear Brook High School in 2001 with good grades. He was 5 feet 7 inches tall in high school. This was considered small for a basketball player. Because of his height, he did not get any basketball scholarships right away.
In 2001, Price went to Nicholls State University in Louisiana. He joined the Colonels basketball team as a walk-on. This means he joined the team without a scholarship. By the start of his first year, he had grown to 6 feet tall. He scored 11.3 points per game that season.
Playing at Utah Valley University
After his first year, Price grew to 6 feet 1 inch. He then moved to Utah Valley State College in Utah. This school is now called Utah Valley University.
In his second year (2002–03), Price scored 15.3 points per game. He earned an award for his strong play. The next year, Utah Valley State College became a four-year university. Price decided to stay as the school joined NCAA Division I basketball.
He got even better in his third year (2003–04). He scored 20.2 points per game. He led his team to win the Division I Provisional Championship. This means they beat other schools that were also moving to Division I. His team finished with a great record of 23 wins and 5 losses. Price scored a career-high 37 points in a game two times that season.
In his final year (2004–05), Price averaged 24.3 points per game. This was one of the best scoring averages in the country. He was named the Division I Independent Player of the Year. He ended his college career with a fantastic game. He scored 36 points, helping his team win 71–52.
Price was honored by Utah Valley University on February 4, 2010. He was added to their Hall of Fame.
Ronnie Price's Professional Basketball Career
Playing for the Sacramento Kings (2005–2007)
After college, Ronnie Price was not chosen in the 2005 NBA draft. However, he worked out with the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons. On August 3, 2005, he signed a two-year contract with the Sacramento Kings. He was the first player from Utah Valley University to join the NBA.
In his first year, Price played in 29 games. He averaged 2.1 points in about 5 minutes per game. On December 22, he scored 11 points against the Dallas Mavericks. This was his only game that season where he scored more than 10 points.
In his second season (2006–07), Price played more often. He played in 58 games and started one. He averaged 3.3 points and 1.2 rebounds. On November 22, 2006, he scored a career-high 16 points against the Utah Jazz. He even had a memorable dunk over player Carlos Boozer. Price started his first NBA game on December 5 against the Phoenix Suns.
Playing for the Utah Jazz (2007–2011)
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In July 2007, Price signed with the Utah Jazz. He started as the third-string point guard. But he soon became the main backup for star player Deron Williams. In the 2007–08 season, he played in 61 games, scoring 3.7 points per game.
He made another highlight play in the 2008 NBA Playoffs. He blocked Luke Walton of the Los Angeles Lakers in a game. This was impressive because Walton was taller than Price. Price made this block even after getting stitches above his eye from an earlier play.
Playing for the Phoenix Suns (2011–2012)
On December 13, 2011, Price signed a one-year contract with the Phoenix Suns. He started 8 of the 36 games he played. He averaged 3.6 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 1.9 assists. He had three games where he scored more than 10 points. His season-high was 18 points against the New Jersey Nets on January 13.
Playing for the Portland Trail Blazers (2012–2013)
On July 18, 2012, Price signed with the Portland Trail Blazers. He played 39 games for Portland in the 2012–13 season. He averaged 2.7 points and 1.9 assists. On February 21, 2013, the Trail Blazers released Price. This was to make space on their team for another player.
Playing for the Orlando Magic (2013–2014)
On July 25, 2013, Price signed with the Orlando Magic. He played one season with the team. On July 2, 2014, the Magic let him go.
Playing for the Los Angeles Lakers (2014–2015)
On September 24, 2014, Price signed with the Los Angeles Lakers. On December 7, 2014, he began starting games instead of Jeremy Lin. Price had to have surgery on his right elbow in February 2015. This meant he could not play for the rest of the season.
During his time with the Lakers, Price had some of his best career numbers. He averaged 5.1 points, 3.8 assists, and 1.6 steals per game. In one pre-season game, his shoe came off. He threw it at the ball and was removed from the game.
Returning to Phoenix (2015–2017)
On July 17, 2015, Price signed a one-year deal to return to the Phoenix Suns. He took on a role as the third-string point guard. He also became a mentor for the younger players on the team. On December 23, 2015, Price made a career-high six three-pointers. He also scored a career-high 20 points in a game against the Denver Nuggets.
In January 2016, he had surgery on his right big toe. He returned to play in February. Price played in a career-high 62 games for the Suns in the 2015–16 season. He also averaged a career-high 5.3 points per game.
On August 14, 2016, Price signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, he was released by the Thunder in October 2016. On January 27, 2017, Price returned to the Suns on a short contract. He signed for the rest of the season on February 24, 2017.
Ronnie Price's Scouting Career
During the 2018-19 NBA season, the Suns hired Price for their new scouting department. This move showed that Price had retired from playing professional basketball. As a scout, he helps the team find new talent.
Images for kids
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Price with the Phoenix Suns in 2015
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Price with the Utah Jazz in 2008
See also
In Spanish: Ronnie Price para niños
