Xavier Henry facts for kids
Henry with the Kansas Jayhawks in December 2009
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | March 15, 1991 Ghent, Belgium |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Putnam City (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Kansas (2009–2010) |
| NBA Draft | 2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12th overall |
| Selected by the Memphis Grizzlies | |
| Pro career | 2010–2017 |
| Career history | |
| 2010–2012 | Memphis Grizzlies |
| 2012–2013 | New Orleans Hornets |
| 2012 | →Iowa Energy |
| 2013–2014 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 2014 | →Los Angeles D-Fenders |
| 2015–2016 | Santa Cruz Warriors |
| 2016–2017 | Oklahoma City Blue |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
Xavier Henry (born March 15, 1991) is an American former professional basketball player. He played for one year in college basketball with the Kansas Jayhawks. After that, he was chosen in the 2010 NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies. He played in the NBA for four and a half seasons between 2010 and 2014. He finished his basketball career in 2017 after playing two seasons in the NBA G League.
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Early Life and High School Basketball
Xavier Henry was born in Ghent, Belgium. His father was also a professional basketball player there in the early 1990s.
Henry went to Putnam City High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In October 2008, he broke his cheekbone in a car accident. This made him miss the start of his senior year. On March 14, 2009, he led his team to win the Oklahoma Class 6A state championship. He scored 24 points in that final game.
Henry was chosen for the 2009 McDonald's All-American Boys Game in 2009. He scored 14 points in that game. He also played in the 2009 Nike Hoop Summit and the Jordan Brand Classic. In the Nike Hoop Summit, he led Team USA with 22 points.
Choosing a College Team
After high school, Xavier Henry was a top basketball player. Many colleges wanted him to play for them. He was ranked as one of the best shooting guards in his class.
He first decided to play for the University of Memphis. He wanted to play with his brother, C. J., there. But the coach, John Calipari, left Memphis for the University of Kentucky. This made Henry think about his choice again.
On April 23, 2009, Henry announced he would play for Kansas. He said he always wanted to go to Kansas because his family had played there.
I grew up always wanting to go to Kansas. I switched to Memphis because my brother was going there.
Now, with coach (John Calipari) leaving (for Kentucky), we've decided to go to KU. I'm really excited. That's where my whole family played.
College Basketball Career
In his very first college game, Henry scored 27 points. This was a new record for a freshman player at Kansas. On December 12, 2009, he scored 31 points against La Salle. He was the first Kansas freshman since Paul Pierce to score 30 points in a game. His 31 points were close to the freshman record set by Danny Manning.
College Statistics
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2009–10 | Kansas | 36 | 36 | 27.5 | .458 | .418 | .783 | 4.4 | 1.5 | 1.5 | .5 | 13.4 |
Professional Basketball Career
Memphis Grizzlies (2010–2012)
On April 7, 2010, Henry decided to leave college early to join the 2010 NBA draft. Many people thought he would be chosen in the first round. On June 24, the Memphis Grizzlies picked him as the 12th player overall.
New Orleans Hornets (2012–2013)
On January 4, 2012, Henry was traded to the New Orleans Hornets. This was part of a trade deal involving three teams. Henry was also sent to the Iowa Energy in the NBA Development League for a short time in March 2012.
Los Angeles Lakers (2013–2014)
On September 5, 2013, Henry signed a contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. In his first game with the Lakers on October 29, 2013, he scored a career-high 22 points. He helped the Lakers win against the Los Angeles Clippers. He was sent to the Los Angeles D-Fenders in the NBA Development League for a short time in 2014.
In April 2014, Henry had surgery on his left wrist and right knee. He signed with the Lakers again in July 2014. In November 2014, he hurt his left Achilles tendon during practice. This injury meant he could not play for the rest of the season. The Lakers released him from the team in December 2014.
Santa Cruz Warriors (2015–2016)
On October 19, 2015, Henry signed with the Golden State Warriors. However, he was released just four days later. On November 2, he joined the Santa Cruz Warriors in the NBA Development League. He played his first game for them on February 19, 2016.
Oklahoma City Blue (2016–2017)
On September 12, 2016, Henry signed with the Milwaukee Bucks. But he was released before their training camp started. On November 3, he joined the Oklahoma City Blue in the NBA Development League (now called the NBA G League).
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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| 2010–11 | Memphis | 38 | 16 | 13.9 | .406 | .118 | .635 | 1.0 | .5 | .3 | .1 | 4.3 |
| 2011–12 | New Orleans | 45 | 0 | 16.9 | .395 | .412 | .612 | 2.4 | .8 | .6 | .2 | 5.3 |
| 2012–13 | New Orleans | 50 | 2 | 12.5 | .410 | .364 | .630 | 1.8 | .3 | .3 | .1 | 3.9 |
| 2013–14 | L.A. Lakers | 43 | 5 | 21.1 | .417 | .346 | .655 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 1.0 | .2 | 10.0 |
| 2014–15 | L.A. Lakers | 9 | 0 | 9.6 | .231 | .000 | .583 | .4 | .3 | .3 | .0 | 2.2 |
| Career | 185 | 23 | 15.7 | .406 | .325 | .635 | 1.9 | .6 | .5 | .1 | 5.7 | |
Personal Life and Family
Xavier Henry is a Christian. He has talked about his faith, saying he wants to help people and make life meaningful.
His brother, C. J., was also a professional athlete. He was picked in the first round of the 2005 Major League Baseball draft. He played minor-league baseball before returning to college.
Xavier's father, Carl, played basketball at Kansas in the 1980s. His mother also played basketball for the Kansas women's team.
See also
In Spanish: Xavier Henry para niños
