Spencer Dinwiddie facts for kids
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Dinwiddie with the Washington Wizards in 2022
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| No. 26 – Dallas Mavericks | |
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| Point guard / shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 6, 1993 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| High school | William Howard Taft (Woodland Hills, California) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Colorado (2011–2014) |
| NBA Draft | 2014 / Round: 2 / Pick: 38th overall |
| Selected by the Detroit Pistons | |
| Pro career | 2014–present |
| League | NBA |
| Career history | |
| 2014–2016 | Detroit Pistons |
| 2014–2016 | →Grand Rapids Drive |
| 2016 | Windy City Bulls |
| 2016–2021 | Brooklyn Nets |
| 2021–2022 | Washington Wizards |
| 2022–2023 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 2023–2024 | Brooklyn Nets |
| 2024 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2024–present | Dallas Mavericks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Spencer Gray Dinwiddie (born April 6, 1993) is an American professional basketball player. He plays for the Dallas Mavericks in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Spencer played college basketball for the Colorado Buffaloes. He was named first-team all-conference in 2013.
He got hurt during his junior year, tearing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Even so, the Detroit Pistons picked him in the 2014 NBA draft. After two seasons, he joined the Brooklyn Nets in 2016. He later played for the Washington Wizards and the Dallas Mavericks. In 2023, he returned to the Brooklyn Nets. He then briefly joined the Los Angeles Lakers in 2024 before returning to the Dallas Mavericks.
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High School Basketball Journey
Spencer Dinwiddie was a top athlete at William Howard Taft High School. In his junior year, he averaged 5.9 points and 4.1 assists. He played as a starting point guard.
In his final year, Spencer really shined. He averaged 11.2 points and 7.7 assists. He was known as one of the best passers in his school's history. In 2011, he won the John R. Wooden California High School Player of the Year award.
Spencer and his teammate, DeAndre Daniels, won the city championship that season. His strong performance helped him get attention from many colleges. He chose to go to Colorado.
College Career Highlights
First Year (2011–2012)
Spencer started his college career with the Colorado Buffaloes. In his first game, he scored seven points and had seven rebounds. He quickly became a key player.
He and fellow freshman Askia Booker made history. They were the only Colorado players to score over 250 points each that season. Spencer helped his team reach the NCAA men's basketball tournament. This was the first time for the team since 2003. He was named to the Pac-12 All-Freshman Team.
Second Year (2012–2013)
Spencer had a fantastic second year. He became a leader for the team. He earned first-team All-Pac-12 honors.
For the second year in a row, the team made it to the NCAA men's basketball tournament. This was the first time Colorado had back-to-back tournament appearances since 1963. Spencer scored a career-high 29 points in a game against Colorado State. He also set a school record by scoring 20 points without missing a single shot.
Third Year (2013–2014)
Spencer continued to lead the Colorado team in his junior year. They won 14 of their first 16 games. This made them a surprising success story.
However, on January 12, 2014, Spencer suffered a serious ACL injury. This injury ended his season early. When he was healthy, the team's record was 14 wins and 2 losses. After his injury, the team finished the year 23–12.
On April 24, 2014, Spencer decided to enter the NBA draft. He gave up his final year of college eligibility.
Professional Basketball Journey
Detroit Pistons (2014–2016)
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The Detroit Pistons picked Spencer Dinwiddie as the 38th player in the 2014 NBA draft. As a rookie, he played in 34 games. He also spent time with the Grand Rapids Drive, a D-League team.
On February 20, 2015, he started his first NBA game. He scored 12 points and had nine assists. A few days later, he scored a season-best 20 points. He played in 12 games during his second season with the Pistons.
Brooklyn Nets (2016–2021)
On December 8, 2016, Spencer signed with the Brooklyn Nets. He quickly became an important player for them. On February 15, 2017, he scored a season-high 19 points.
In the 2017–18 season, Spencer continued to improve. He scored a career-high 22 points on October 25, 2017. He later set a new career high with 25 points. On January 8, 2018, he scored 31 points. In February 2018, Spencer won the Skills Challenge during All-Star Weekend.
On December 12, 2018, he scored a career-high 39 points. He signed a new contract with the Nets the next day. He continued to have strong games, often scoring over 30 points. In January 2019, he had surgery on his right thumb. He returned to play in March.
During the 2019–20 NBA season, Spencer became a starter when Kyrie Irving was injured. In December 2020, Spencer suffered a serious partial ACL tear in his right knee. This injury ended his season.
Washington Wizards (2021–2022)
On August 6, 2021, Spencer joined the Washington Wizards. He signed a three-year contract. In his first game with the Wizards, he scored 13 points. On October 22, he had a great game with 34 points, six rebounds, and nine assists.
Dallas Mavericks (2022–2023)
On February 10, 2022, Spencer was traded to the Dallas Mavericks. On March 5, he scored a season-high 36 points. In the playoffs, he helped the Mavericks win their first-round series. On May 15, he scored 30 points in a big Game 7 win against the Phoenix Suns. The Mavericks reached the Western Conference Finals.
In the 2022–23 season, Spencer continued to play well for the Mavericks. He scored 33 points on November 10, 2022. On January 26, 2023, he scored a season-high 36 points.
Return to Brooklyn (2023–2024)
On February 6, 2023, Spencer was traded back to the Brooklyn Nets. He played for the Nets until February 2024.
Los Angeles Lakers (2024)
On February 10, 2024, Spencer signed with the Los Angeles Lakers. He played for them for the rest of the season. On March 24, 2024, he scored a team-high 26 points in a win.
Return to Dallas (2024–present)
On August 3, 2024, Spencer Dinwiddie returned to play for the Dallas Mavericks.
Playing for His Country
In 2013, Spencer was chosen for the USA Basketball Men's World University Games Team. He played in all eight games. He led Team USA in assists and steals.
In 2020, he said he wanted to play for the Nigerian national team.
Career Statistics
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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 |
NBA
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2014–15 | Detroit | 34 | 1 | 13.4 | .302 | .185 | .912 | 1.4 | 3.1 | .6 | .2 | 4.3 |
| 2015–16 | Detroit | 12 | 0 | 13.3 | .352 | .100 | .576 | 1.4 | 1.8 | .3 | .0 | 4.8 |
| 2016–17 | Brooklyn | 59 | 18 | 22.6 | .444 | .376 | .792 | 2.8 | 3.1 | .7 | .4 | 7.3 |
| 2017–18 | Brooklyn | 80 | 58 | 28.8 | .387 | .326 | .813 | 3.2 | 6.6 | .9 | .3 | 12.6 |
| 2018–19 | Brooklyn | 68 | 4 | 28.1 | .442 | .335 | .806 | 2.4 | 4.6 | .6 | .3 | 16.8 |
| 2019–20 | Brooklyn | 64 | 49 | 31.2 | .415 | .308 | .778 | 3.5 | 6.8 | .6 | .3 | 20.6 |
| 2020–21 | Brooklyn | 3 | 3 | 21.4 | .375 | .286 | 1.000 | 4.3 | 3.0 | .7 | .3 | 6.7 |
| 2021–22 | Washington | 44 | 44 | 30.2 | .376 | .310 | .811 | 4.7 | 5.8 | .6 | .2 | 12.6 |
| Dallas | 23 | 7 | 28.3 | .498 | .404 | .725 | 3.1 | 3.9 | .7 | .3 | 15.8 | |
| 2022–23 | Dallas | 53 | 53 | 34.1 | .455 | .405 | .821 | 3.1 | 5.3 | .7 | .3 | 17.7 |
| Brooklyn | 26 | 26 | 35.3 | .404 | .289 | .797 | 4.1 | 9.1 | 1.1 | .3 | 16.5 | |
| 2023–24 | Brooklyn | 48 | 48 | 30.7 | .391 | .320 | .781 | 3.3 | 6.0 | .8 | .2 | 12.6 |
| L.A. Lakers | 28 | 4 | 24.2 | .397 | .389 | .880 | 1.7 | 2.4 | .5 | .5 | 6.8 | |
| Career | 542 | 315 | 27.8 | .414 | .333 | .796 | 3.0 | 5.2 | .7 | .3 | 13.3 | |
Play-in
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2024 | L.A. Lakers | 1 | 0 | 5.2 | .000 | .000 | — | 2.0 | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
| Career | 1 | 0 | 5.2 | .000 | .000 | — | 2.0 | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2016 | Detroit | 1 | 0 | 1.7 | 1.000 | — | — | .0 | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | 2.0 |
| 2019 | Brooklyn | 5 | 0 | 26.3 | .435 | .375 | .714 | 2.6 | 1.6 | .4 | .0 | 14.6 |
| 2022 | Dallas | 18 | 3 | 27.8 | .417 | .417 | .821 | 2.4 | 3.6 | .8 | .3 | 14.2 |
| 2023 | Brooklyn | 4 | 4 | 39.8 | .431 | .389 | .682 | 3.3 | 6.5 | 1.3 | .3 | 16.5 |
| 2024 | L.A. Lakers | 5 | 0 | 14.6 | .357 | .250 | .500 | 1.4 | 1.6 | .4 | .2 | 3.0 |
| Career | 33 | 7 | 26.3 | .422 | .397 | .761 | 2.3 | 3.3 | .7 | .2 | 12.5 | |
College
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2011–12 | Colorado | 36 | 36 | 27.4 | .402 | .438 | .816 | 3.6 | 1.8 | .8 | .3 | 10.0 |
| 2012–13 | Colorado | 33 | 33 | 32.5 | .415 | .338 | .825 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 1.3 | .5 | 15.3 |
| 2013–14 | Colorado | 17 | 17 | 31.1 | .466 | .413 | .857 | 3.1 | 3.8 | 1.5 | .2 | 14.7 |
| Career | 86 | 86 | 30.1 | .420 | .386 | .830 | 3.3 | 2.6 | 1.1 | .3 | 13.0 | |
Personal Life
Spencer Dinwiddie's parents are Malcolm and Stephanie Dinwiddie. He has a younger brother named Taylor. Spencer has a son with his girlfriend, Arielle Roberson. Arielle is the sister of former NBA player André Roberson.
See also
In Spanish: Spencer Dinwiddie para niños
