Ryan Gomes facts for kids
Gomes with the Clippers
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| Cold Hearts | |
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| Head coach | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 1, 1982 Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S. |
| High school | Wilby (Waterbury, Connecticut) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Providence (2001–2005) |
| NBA Draft | 2005 / Round: 2 / Pick: 50th overall |
| Selected by the Boston Celtics | |
| Pro career | 2005–2016 |
| League | Overtime Elite |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 2005–2007 | Boston Celtics |
| 2007–2010 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 2010–2012 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 2012–2013 | Artland Dragons |
| 2013–2014 | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| 2014 | Laboral Kutxa |
| 2016 | Los Angeles D-Fenders |
| As coach: | |
| 2016–2017 | Long Island Nets (assistant) |
| 2021–present | Team Overtime |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career Overtime Elite statistics | |
| Points | 4,926 (10.1 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 2,239 (4.6 rpg) |
| Assists | 712 (1.5 apg) |
Ryan Anthony Gomes (born September 1, 1982) is an American basketball coach and former player. He is currently the head coach for the Cold Hearts team in Overtime Elite (OTE). Ryan was a top college player, named a First Team All-American at Providence College. After college, the Boston Celtics picked him in the 2005 NBA draft.
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High School Basketball Star
Ryan Gomes went to Wilby High School. He was the captain of his basketball team for his last two years. He averaged amazing stats: 26.9 points, 16 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 blocks per game!
Ryan won the Billy Finn Award as the best player in Waterbury. He was also named the Naugatuck Valley League MVP. Besides basketball, Ryan was also a pitcher on his baseball team. He was very good, with a super low 0.013 ERA. He received scholarship offers from big colleges like Vanderbilt and Florida. But in the end, he chose to play for Providence College.
College Career Highlights
Ryan Gomes played college basketball for Providence. During his four years, he averaged 18.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.6 steals per game.
His best year was his junior year. He scored 18.9 points, grabbed 9.4 rebounds, and had 2.3 assists and 1.6 steals per game. Because of his excellent play, he was named a Consensus First Team All-American. This means he was recognized as one of the best college players in the country.
Professional Basketball Journey
Playing for the Boston Celtics (2005–2007)
Rookie Season Success (2005–06)
When Ryan Gomes joined the Boston Celtics, he wore number 4. He was expected to be a backup player, helping out star Paul Pierce. At first, he didn't play much. But on January 26, 2006, the Celtics made a big trade. This trade opened up a spot for Ryan to play more.
Soon after, another Celtics player, Kendrick Perkins, got injured. Ryan then became a starter. He played really well as a starter! He even kept his starting spot when Perkins came back. On February 24, 2006, he had 17 rebounds and 13 points in a win. Ryan scored at least 10 points in 21 of the 29 games he started. He also had a double-double (scoring and rebounding 10 or more) in 7 of those games. His rookie season was a big success!
Ryan was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team for the 2005–06 season. He also played in the Celtics' summer league team and was named to the summer league all-first team for the second year in a row.
Second Season Growth (2006–07)
Ryan continued to be an important player for the Celtics. He started 60 games during the 2006–07 season. He averaged over 30 minutes per game, scoring 12.1 points, 1.6 assists, and 5.6 rebounds.
On November 8, 2006, Ryan achieved his first career triple-double. This means he had 10 points, 12 rebounds, and a career-high 10 assists in one game. This happened against the Charlotte Bobcats, and it was the Celtics' first win of the season. On January 20, Ryan scored a career-high 31 points in a game against the Washington Wizards.
Time with the Minnesota Timberwolves (2007–2010)
On July 31, 2007, Ryan Gomes was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. This trade was part of a big deal for superstar Kevin Garnett. On January 21, 2008, Ryan scored a new career high of 35 points against the Golden State Warriors.
Ryan played in all 82 games for the Timberwolves in the 2007–08 season. He started 74 of those games. He averaged 12.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game. He also played in all 82 games during the 2008–09 season. In this season, he set another career high, averaging 13.3 points per game.
Playing for the Los Angeles Clippers (2010–2012)
On July 8, 2010, Ryan Gomes signed with the Los Angeles Clippers. He played for the team for two seasons.
Playing in Germany and Spain (2012–2014)
After his time with the Clippers, Ryan played basketball in Europe. On November 22, 2012, he signed with the Artland Dragons in Germany.
Then, on August 7, 2013, Ryan signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder back in the NBA. He played a few games before being traded again. On September 11, 2014, Ryan signed with Laboral Kutxa in Spain. He only played one game there before leaving the team.
Back to the D-League (2016)
On January 7, 2016, Ryan Gomes joined the Los Angeles D-Fenders in the NBA Development League (now called the G-League). He had a fantastic season there! He scored double-digit points 28 times, and even had two games where he scored over 30 points. He also had nine double-doubles.
Ryan was named the NBA D-League Impact Player of the Year. He helped lead the D-Fenders to the D-League Finals. In 40 games, he averaged 18.7 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 2.9 assists. At the end of the season, he was named to the All-NBA D-League Third Team.
Coaching Career
After his playing career, Ryan Gomes became a coach. On August 23, 2016, he was named an assistant coach for the Long Island Nets. This is a team in the NBA Development League.
In August 2021, Ryan became the head coach of Team Overtime. This team plays in the Overtime Elite (OTE) prep basketball league, where young players develop their skills.
NBA Career Statistics
| Legend | |||||
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| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
Regular Season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2005–06 | Boston | 61 | 33 | 22.6 | .487 | .333 | .752 | 4.9 | 1.0 | .6 | .1 | 7.6 |
| 2006–07 | Boston | 73 | 60 | 31.2 | .467 | .381 | .811 | 5.6 | 1.6 | .7 | .2 | 12.1 |
| 2007–08 | Minnesota | 82* | 74 | 29.7 | .457 | .330 | .830 | 5.8 | 1.8 | .8 | .1 | 12.6 |
| 2008–09 | Minnesota | 82* | 76 | 31.9 | .431 | .372 | .807 | 4.8 | 1.6 | .8 | .3 | 13.3 |
| 2009–10 | Minnesota | 76 | 64 | 29.1 | .447 | .372 | .825 | 4.6 | 1.6 | .8 | .2 | 10.9 |
| 2010–11 | L.A. Clippers | 76 | 62 | 27.6 | .410 | .341 | .718 | 3.3 | 1.6 | .8 | .2 | 7.2 |
| 2011–12 | L.A. Clippers | 32 | 2 | 13.3 | .326 | .138 | .727 | 1.9 | .4 | .5 | .0 | 2.3 |
| 2013–14 | Oklahoma City | 5 | 0 | 6.8 | .375 | .000 | .000 | .8 | .2 | .0 | .0 | 1.2 |
| Career | 482 | 371 | 27.9 | .445 | .349 | .799 | 4.6 | 1.5 | .7 | .2 | 10.1 | |
Images for kids
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Gomes with the Clippers
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Gomes visiting Seeds of Peace in July 2007
See also
In Spanish: Ryan Gomes para niños
- List of NCAA Division I men's basketball players with 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds
