Brandan Wright
New Jersey Nets | |
2011–2014 | Dallas Mavericks |
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2014–2015 | Boston Celtics |
2015 | Phoenix Suns |
2015–2018 | Memphis Grizzlies |
2018 | Houston Rockets |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Brandan Keith Wright (born October 5, 1987)
Early years
Wright was born and raised in
Considered a five-star recruit by Rivals.com, Wright was listed as the No. 1 power forward and the No. 3 player in the nation in 2006.[3]
College career
Wright appeared in thirty-seven games in his lone season at the University of North Carolina, starting all and averaging 14.7 points on 64.6% field goal shooting, 6.2 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 1.76 blocks per game.[1] His .646 field goal percentage led the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and was the best ever by an ACC freshman.[1] Wright led the North Carolina team in blocks (sixty-five, sixth in the ACC), and finished second on the team in scoring (14.7 ppg, thirteenth in the ACC) and rebounding (6.2 rpg, fourteenth in the ACC).[1] He was also able to score 20-or-more points on eight occasions.[1] Wright was able to score in double digits in his first eighteen games as a Tar Heel, making Rashad McCants and himself the only freshman Tar Heels to accomplish the feat in the last twenty years.[4] Wright was named to the NCAA All-East Regional Team after averaging 12.8 points and 7.0 rebounds in four Tournament contests.[1] Eventually, Wright was named MVP of the ACC Tournament, becoming just the fifth freshman in conference history to win the award.[1] Wright was also named Atlantic Coast Conference Rookie of the Year (the third straight Tar Heel to earn the honor) and earned All-ACC Second Team honors.[1][5]
College statistics
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2006–07 | North Carolina | 37 | 37 | 27.4 | .646 | .000 | .567 | 6.2 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 14.7 |
Career | 37 | 37 | 27.4 | .646 | .000 | .567 | 6.2 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 14.7 |
Professional career
Golden State Warriors (2007–2011)
Wright became an early candidate for the
On October 14, 2009, the Warriors extended Wright's contract until the end of the 2010–11 NBA season.
New Jersey Nets (2011)
On February 23, 2011, Wright was traded to the
Dallas Mavericks (2011–2014)
On December 9, 2011, he signed a deal with the
On July 25, 2013, Wright re-signed with the Mavericks.[13]
Boston Celtics (2014–2015)
On December 18, 2014, Wright was traded, along with Jameer Nelson, Jae Crowder, a 2015 first-round pick, a 2016 second-round pick and a $12.9 million trade exception, to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Rajon Rondo and Dwight Powell.[14]
Phoenix Suns (2015)
On January 9, 2015, Wright was traded to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for a protected 2015 first-round pick via the Minnesota Timberwolves.[15] Wright would get 16 points, 8 rebounds, and tied a career-high 7 blocks while starting in a close 74–72 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans.
Memphis Grizzlies (2015–2018)
On July 9, 2015, Wright signed a three-year, $17.1 million contract the Memphis Grizzlies.[16][17] After injuring his right knee on November 7, 2015,[18] Wright missed the rest of the 2015–16 season bar a five-game stint in February.[19]
Wright returned to the Grizzlies' line-up during the 2016 preseason, but after injuring his left ankle, he was sidelined for the start of the 2016–17 season. On November 16, 2016, he underwent a successful arthroscopic debridement of his left ankle after non-surgical interventions failed to eliminate his posterior tibialis tendinopathy.[20] He was subsequently ruled out for two months.[21] He made his season debut on January 30, 2017, against the Phoenix Suns.[22]
Wright missed the majority of December 2017 with a groin injury.[23] On February 10, 2018, he was waived by the Grizzlies.[24]
Houston Rockets (2018)
On February 12, 2018, Wright signed with the Houston Rockets.[25] On March 23, 2018, he was waived by the Rockets.[26]
NBA career 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 | Bold | Career high |
Regular season
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2007–08 | Golden State | 38 | 6 | 9.9 | .554 | .000 | .675 | 2.6 | .2 | .2 | .6 | 4.0 |
2008–09 | Golden State | 39 | 23 | 17.6 | .528 | .000 | .741 | 4.0 | .5 | .6 | .9 | 8.3 |
2010–11 | Golden State | 21 | 1 | 9.3 | .603 | .000 | .500 | 2.0 | .2 | .1 | .5 | 4.0 |
2010–11 | New Jersey | 16 | 1 | 11.5 | .407 | .000 | .824 | 3.0 | .4 | .5 | .4 | 3.6 |
2011–12 | Dallas | 49 | 0 | 16.1 | .618 | .000 | .634 | 3.6 | .3 | .4 | 1.3 | 6.9 |
2012–13 | Dallas | 64 | 16 | 18.0 | .597 | .000 | .615 | 4.1 | .6 | .4 | 1.2 | 8.5 |
2013–14 | Dallas | 58 | 0 | 18.6 | .677 | .000 | .726 | 4.2 | .5 | .6 | .9 | 9.1 |
2014–15 | Dallas | 27 | 0 | 18.7 | .748 | .000 | .750 | 4.1 | .4 | .6 | 1.6 | 8.8 |
2014–15 | Boston | 8 | 0 | 10.8 | .571 | .000 | .500 | 2.1 | 1.0 | .1 | .6 | 3.3 |
2014–15 | Phoenix | 40 | 7 | 21.5 | .580 | .000 | .667 | 4.9 | .6 | .8 | 1.2 | 7.0 |
2015–16 | Memphis | 12 | 2 | 17.7 | .673 | .000 | .542 | 3.6 | .5 | .4 | 1.3 | 6.9 |
2016–17 | Memphis | 28 | 5 | 16.0 | .615 | .000 | .657 | 2.8 | .5 | .4 | .7 | 6.8 |
2017–18 | Memphis | 27 | 1 | 13.6 | .576 | .000 | .636 | 3.4 | .5 | .5 | .9 | 5.0 |
2017–18 | Houston | 1 | 0 | 15.0 | .667 | .000 | .000 | 2.0 | .0 | .0 | 1.0 | 4.0 |
Career | 428 | 62 | 16.2 | .607 | .000 | .674 | 3.6 | .5 | .5 | 1.0 | 7.0 |
Playoffs
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2012 | Dallas | 4 | 0 | 6.8 | .400 | .000 | .500 | 1.3 | .0 | .3 | .3 | 1.3 |
2014 | Dallas | 6 | 0 | 15.0 | .833 | .000 | .500 | 2.0 | 1.3 | .3 | 1.0 | 5.5 |
2017 | Memphis | 2 | 0 | 6.0 | .400 | .000 | .000 | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | 1.0 | 2.0 |
Career | 12 | 0 | 10.8 | .679 | .000 | .500 | 1.6 | .7 | .3 | .8 | 3.5 |
Player profile
Wright himself has said that growing up, his favorite player was Kevin Garnett and that he is also a fan of Chris Bosh's game and models some of his playing style from the two.[2] He is considered to be a superior finisher from within twelve feet and especially at the rim.[27] Wright's biggest weakness seemed to be his strength, as well as his sporadic defensive efforts.[27]
Personal life
Wright has two younger brothers, Brian and Trevor.
See also
- 2006 high school boys basketball All-Americans
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z "Brandan Wright Stats, Video, Bio, Profile". NBA.com. Archived from the original on January 6, 2014. Retrieved January 5, 2014.
- ^ a b c d e "WARRIORS: Brandan Wright: Getting Ready For Life In The NBA". NBA.com. 2007-08-23. Retrieved 2009-08-19.
- ^ Brandan Wright Recruiting Profile
- ^ "Share This : 2007 NBA Draft – Charlotte Bobcats take Brandan Wright #8". beRecruited.com. 2007-06-28. Archived from the original on 2012-07-18. Retrieved 2009-08-19.
- ^ "Scout.com: Wright Named ACC Rookie of the Year". Scout.com. 2007-03-06. Archived from the original on 2007-03-17. Retrieved 2009-08-19.
- ^ Hu, Janny (2007-07-06). "Golden State Warriors : Live from Las Vegas: Forget about seeing Brandan Wright in action right away". SFGate.com. Retrieved 2009-08-27.
- Sporting News. 2009-01-08. Retrieved 2009-01-08.
- NBA.com. Archived from the originalon 2009-10-16. Retrieved 2009-10-16.
- ^ MRI reveals the Golden State Warriors' Brandan Wright's shoulder will need surgery – ESPN
- NBA.com. 2011-02-23. Retrieved 2011-02-24.
- ^ "Mavericks sign Brandan Wright". ESPN. 2011-12-09.
- ^ "Mavs-Rockets box score". ESPN. 2012-03-24.
- ^ Mavericks re-sign Wright to two-year deal
- ^ "Boston Celtics Complete Trade With Dallas Mavericks". NBA.com. December 18, 2014. Retrieved December 18, 2014.
- ^ "Suns Acquire Brandan Wright From Celtics". NBA.com. January 9, 2015. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
- ^ "Memphis Grizzlies sign Brandan Wright". NBA.com. July 9, 2015. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
- ^ "Brandan Wright agrees to 3-year, $18M deal with Grizzlies". ESPN.com. July 1, 2015. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
- ^ Spears, Marc J. (December 16, 2015). "Grizzlies' Brandan Wright says he'll miss six to eight weeks". Yahoo.com. Retrieved December 16, 2015.
- ^ "Brandan Wright 2015-16 Game Log". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
- ^ "Brandan Wright injury update". NBA.com. November 16, 2016. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
- ^ Herbert, James (November 16, 2015). "Grizzlies' Brandan Wright has ankle surgery, reportedly out two months". CBSSports.com. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
- ^ "Conley scores career-high 38, Grizzlies rout Suns 115-96". ESPN.com. January 30, 2017. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
- ^ "Troy Daniels hits late 3, Suns hold off Grizzlies 97-95". ESPN.com. December 21, 2017. Retrieved December 21, 2017.
- ^ "Grizzlies waive Brandan Wright". NBA.com. February 10, 2018. Retrieved February 10, 2018.
- ^ "Rockets Sign Brandan Wright". NBA.com. February 12, 2018. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
- ^ "Brandan Wright: Released by Rockets". cbssports.com. March 23, 2018. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
- ^ a b Del Favero, Jim (2009-07-06). "Warriorsworld – The Case For Brandan Wright". Warriorsworld.net. Archived from the original on July 10, 2009. Retrieved 2009-08-19.
- ^ Brian Wright Stats, News, Photos – Lipscomb Bisons – ESPN
- ^ "MFA website". Archived from the original on 2010-12-16. Retrieved 2010-12-13.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com