Ty Lawson facts for kids
Lawson with the Washington Wizards in 2018
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| Free Agent | |
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| Point guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 3, 1987 Clinton, Maryland, U.S. |
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| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Listed weight | 194 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | North Carolina (2006–2009) |
| NBA Draft | 2009 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18th overall |
| Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves | |
| Pro career | 2009–present |
| Career history | |
| 2009–2015 | Denver Nuggets |
| 2011 | BC Žalgiris |
| 2015–2016 | Houston Rockets |
| 2016 | Indiana Pacers |
| 2016–2017 | Sacramento Kings |
| 2017–2018 | Shandong Golden Stars |
| 2018 | Washington Wizards |
| 2018–2019 | Shandong Golden Stars |
| 2019–2020 | Fujian Sturgeons |
| 2020–2021 | Kolossos Rodou |
| 2021–2022 | US Monastir |
| 2023 | Gaiteros del Zulia |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Tywon Ronell Lawson (born November 3, 1987) is an American professional basketball player. He is currently a free agent, meaning he is not signed with any team. Ty Lawson played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels. He helped his team win the national championship in 2009 during his junior year.
Lawson was chosen as the 18th player in the 2009 NBA draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was then immediately traded to the Denver Nuggets. He played for the Nuggets for six seasons. After that, he also played for the Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, Sacramento Kings, and the Washington Wizards. Lawson also spent three seasons playing in the CBA (Chinese Basketball Association) for the Shandong Golden Stars and Fujian teams.
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Early Life and High School Basketball
Ty Lawson went to Gwynn Park Middle School in Maryland for sixth and seventh grade. In eighth grade, he was recruited to the Newport School.
Lawson attended Bishop McNamara High School in Maryland from 2003 to 2004. He later moved to and graduated from Oak Hill Academy in Virginia. At Oak Hill, he was named a first-team All-American by USA Today and Parade magazine. He also played in important high school games like the McDonald's All-American Game, Jordan Classic, and the Nike Hoop Summit. In his senior year at Oak Hill Academy, Lawson averaged 23.8 points, 9.1 assists, and five steals per game. His best scoring game in high school was 55 points.
College Basketball Career
Lawson started playing for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels in the 2006–07 season. In his first year, he led the Tar Heels with 5.6 assists per game. He also scored 10.2 points per game. He helped the Tar Heels win a share of the Atlantic Coast Conference regular season title and the ACC tournament.
In his second year, he averaged 12.7 points and 5.3 assists per game. He played less that season because of an ankle injury. Even with the injury, he helped Carolina win both the ACC regular season and tournament titles again. They also made it to the Final Four.
Before the 2008 NBA draft, Lawson decided to return to North Carolina for his junior season. Other star players like Wayne Ellington, Danny Green, and Tyler Hansbrough also decided to stay. This meant the Tar Heels kept all their starting players for the 2008–09 season.
In his junior year, Lawson was voted to the All-ACC First Team. He was also named the ACC Player of the Year. This was a big honor, as he was the first point guard to win it since Phil Ford in 1978. Lawson was also named a second-team All-American. This meant his jersey number could be honored at the Smith Center after he finished college. In 2009, Lawson also won the Bob Cousy Award, given to the best college point guard.
During the 2009 NCAA Tournament championship game, he set a record with 8 steals against Michigan State. This helped lead the Tar Heels to win the national title. On April 23, 2009, Lawson decided to leave college early and enter the 2009 NBA draft.
Professional Basketball Career
Playing for the Denver Nuggets (2009–2015)
Ty Lawson was chosen 18th in the 2009 NBA draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, the Timberwolves had already drafted other point guards. The Denver Nuggets saw an opportunity and traded a future draft pick to get Lawson. He started as a backup to Chauncey Billups. In February 2011, Billups was traded, and Lawson became the main point guard.
On April 9, 2011, Lawson made NBA history. He was the first player to make his first 10 three-point shots in a game. He ended that game with a career-high 37 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists.
In 2011, during an NBA lockout, Lawson played for Žalgiris Kaunas in Lithuania for a short time. He returned to the Nuggets when the lockout ended.
The Nuggets had a great season in 2012–13, winning 57 games. They were the third-best team in the Western Conference. However, they lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Golden State Warriors. Lawson was a key player, leading Denver in scoring and assists during that series.
In the 2014–15 season, the Nuggets had a tough year. Despite the team's struggles, Lawson had a strong season. He averaged 15.2 points and a career-high 9.6 assists per game. His 720 total assists that season broke the Nuggets' single-season record.
Time with Other NBA Teams (2015–2018)
In July 2015, Lawson was traded to the Houston Rockets. He started for the Rockets in their first 11 games. However, after a coaching change, he moved to the bench. He faced some challenges related to personal conduct during this time. In March 2016, he left the Rockets.
On March 7, 2016, Lawson signed with the Indiana Pacers. He got injured in his first game but returned later that month.
On August 31, 2016, Lawson signed with the Sacramento Kings. On April 11, 2017, in his 551st NBA game, Lawson achieved his first career triple-double. He scored 22 points, had 12 assists, and grabbed 11 rebounds in a win against the Phoenix Suns.
In April 2018, Lawson signed with the Washington Wizards for the 2018 NBA Playoffs. He played in five playoff games for the Wizards.
Playing in China and Other Leagues (2017–2023)
Lawson also played in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). He signed with the Shandong Golden Stars in August 2017 and returned to them in December 2018. In September 2019, he signed with the Fujian Sturgeons. In September 2020, he left the Sturgeons due to issues with his social media posts that were not in line with team rules.
After his time in China, Lawson played for Kolossos Rodou in the Greek Basket League in 2020–2021. He then joined US Monastir in Tunisia in November 2021. In February 2023, Lawson signed with Gaiteros del Zulia in the Venezuelan Basketball League. He was later released from the team due to personal conduct issues that violated team rules.
See also
In Spanish: Ty Lawson para niños
- 2009 NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans
- 2006 high school boys basketball All-Americans
