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Cummings with Estudiantes
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | February 29, 1976 Thomson, Georgia, U.S. |
| High school | Thomson (Thomson, Georgia) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Pittsburgh (1995–1999) |
| NBA Draft | 1999 / Round: 1 / Pick: 26th overall |
| Selected by the Indiana Pacers | |
| Pro career | 1999–2015 |
| Career history | |
| 1999–2001 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2001–2002 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2003 | Westchester Wildfire |
| 2003–2004 | Carisbo Castelmaggiore |
| 2004 | Westchester Wildfire |
| 2004–2005 | Hemofarm |
| 2005–2006 | Fort Worth Flyers |
| 2006–2007 | Partizan |
| 2007–2008 | Maccabi Tel Aviv |
| 2008 | Estudiantes |
| 2009 | Vojvodina Srbijagas |
| 2009 | Cedevita |
| 2009–2010 | Ilysiakos |
| 2010–2011 | Keravnos |
| 2011–2012 | Trefl Sopot |
| 2015 | Atenienses de Manatí |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Vonteego Marfeek Cummings, born on February 29, 1976, is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He played as a point guard or shooting guard. Vonteego was known for his skills in both the National Basketball Association (NBA) in the U.S. and in various leagues across Europe. He finished his career playing for Atenienses de Manatí in Puerto Rico.
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Vonteego Cummings' Basketball Journey
Playing in the NBA
Vonteego Cummings was chosen by the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the 1999 NBA Draft as the 26th pick. Right after being drafted, he was traded to the Golden State Warriors. He played for the Warriors for two seasons, from 1999 to 2001.
- Rookie Season (1999–2000): As a new player, Cummings started 11 out of 75 games. He averaged 9.4 points and 3.3 assists per game.
- Second Season (2000–2001): He played 66 games, starting 11 of them. He averaged 7.3 points and 3.4 assists.
Before the 2001–02 season, Cummings was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. He played 58 games for them, averaging 3.3 points and 1 assist. In September 2002, he signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, he was released before the season began. In total, Vonteego Cummings played 199 games in the NBA. He averaged 6.9 points and 2.7 assists during his time in the league.
Playing in Europe
After his time in the NBA, Vonteego Cummings started playing basketball overseas. He began his international career in Italy with Carisbo Castelmaggiore during the 2003–04 season.
- Serbia: He joined the Serbian team Hemofarm for the 2004–05 season. Later, in February 2006, he returned to Serbia to play for Partizan Belgrade. He had a great season with Partizan in 2006–07, especially in the Euroleague. He averaged 12.9 points and 3.4 assists in 20 games.
- Israel: His strong performance led him to sign a two-year deal with the powerful Israeli team Maccabi Tel Aviv. He played there during the 2007–08 season.
- Spain: After leaving Maccabi Tel Aviv, he moved to Spain to play for Estudiantes. He stayed with them until December 2008.
- Return to Serbia and Croatia: He had a third time playing in Serbia with Vojvodina Srbijagas. He then finished the 2008–09 season with Cedevita in Croatia.
- Greece and Cyprus: Cummings played the entire 2009–10 season in Greece for Ilysiakos. In the 2010–11 season, he played for Keravnos in Cyprus.
- Poland: In October 2011, he signed with the Polish team Trefl Sopot. He played for them during the 2011–12 season.
Playing in Puerto Rico
On January 21, 2015, Vonteego Cummings made a comeback to professional basketball. He signed with the Atenienses de Manatí team in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) league in Puerto Rico. He was released by the team on March 18, 2015, but stayed with the club for a few more games.
Career Statistics Overview
Here are Vonteego Cummings' career statistics from his time in the NBA and Euroleague. These numbers show how he performed in different leagues.
NBA Statistics
Regular Season Games
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 1999–00 | Golden State | 75 | 11 | 23.9 | .405 | .325 | .751 | 2.5 | 3.3 | 1.2 | .2 | 9.4 |
| 2000–01 | Golden State | 66 | 11 | 22.7 | .344 | .336 | .681 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 1.0 | .2 | 7.3 |
| 2001–02 | Philadelphia | 58 | 1 | 8.6 | .417 | .261 | .750 | .9 | 1.0 | .3 | .1 | 3.3 |
| Career | 199 | 23 | 19.0 | .383 | .321 | .726 | 1.9 | 2.7 | .9 | .2 | 6.9 |
Playoff Games
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–02 | Philadelphia | 1 | 0 | 1.0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
Euroleague Statistics
| 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 | PIR | Performance Index Rating |
| Bold | Career high |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG | PIR |
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| 2005–06 | Partizan | 1 | 1 | 30.3 | .100 | .333 | .000 | 2.0 | 7.0 | 3.0 | .0 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| 2006–07 | Partizan | 20 | 20 | 34.1 | .408 | .380 | .852 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.6 | .2 | 12.9 | 11.4 |
| 2007–08 | Maccabi | 24 | 23 | 18.1 | .383 | .260 | .792 | 1.0 | 2.5 | .8 | .1 | 5.4 | 3.7 |
| Career | 45 | 44 | 26.1 | .389 | .333 | .838 | 1.7 | 3.0 | 1.2 | .1 | 6.9 | 7.3 |
See also
In Spanish: Vonteego Cummings para niños
