James Posey
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2014–2019 | Cleveland Cavaliers (assistant) | ||||||||||||||
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2022–present | Washington Wizards (assistant) | ||||||||||||||
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As assistant coach:
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Points | 4,214 (8.6 ppg) | ||||||||||||||
Rebounds | 4,532 (4.7 rpg) | ||||||||||||||
Assists | 903 (1.6 apg) | ||||||||||||||
Stats at NBA.com | |||||||||||||||
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James Mikely Mantell Posey Jr. (born January 13, 1977) is an American professional
College career
After attending High School in
Professional career
Denver Nuggets (1999–2002)
Posey was selected out of Xavier University by the Denver Nuggets with the 18th pick of the 1999 NBA draft. His rookie season, Posey averaged 8.2 points and 3.9 rebounds per game en route to being named to the all-rookie second team.[2]
On December 22, 2001, Posey scored a then career-high 33 points during a 105-101 loss to the Golden State Warriors.[3]
In total, Posey played a little over three seasons with the team.
Houston Rockets (2002–2003)
Posey was sent to the Houston Rockets in a three-team deal also involving the Philadelphia 76ers on December 18, 2002.
Memphis Grizzlies (2003–2005)
After finishing the season with the Rockets, Posey signed with the Memphis Grizzlies as a free agent in the 2003 off-season.
On March 29, 2004, Posey scored a career-high 38 points, including making a three-point shot to force a second overtime, during a 136-133 win against the Atlanta Hawks.[4]
Miami Heat (2005–2007)
On August 2, 2005, Posey was involved in the largest trade in
After that somewhat disappointing regular season with Miami, Posey performed much better in the playoffs than expected. He had been a starter during the regular season, but head coach
Posey again had to focus on defense against Miami's third-round opponent, the Detroit Pistons, particularly guarding Richard Hamilton, Tayshaun Prince, and even sometimes Chauncey Billups or Rasheed Wallace. Posey's defense was able to take the pressure off of Miami's scorers like Dwyane Wade, Jason Williams and Antoine Walker so that they could focus on their strengths on the offensive end.
In the 2006 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks, Posey was a key factor on both ends of the court. Defensively, he, along with Udonis Haslem, provided tough defense on the Mavericks All-Star, Dirk Nowitzki. He also guarded Josh Howard, who had caused problems for Miami when Antoine Walker was guarding him. On the offensive end, Posey played a huge role in knocking down shots as a result of Miami's All-Stars, Wade and Shaquille O'Neal, being double-teamed and needing to pass the ball. In Game 4 of the Finals, Posey was very impressive in Miami's blowout, scoring 15 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. In Game 6, Posey hit a huge shot to give Miami an 87–81 advantage with four minutes remaining; Miami would win the game 95–92. Posey averaged 7.3 points and 6 rebounds in the Finals.
On July 1, 2006, Posey exercised his $6.4 million contract option, opting not to become a free agent.[5] He only played in 4 playoff games in the 2006–07 season, because the Heat were eliminated in the first round.
Boston Celtics (2007–2008)
On August 25, 2007, Posey signed with the Boston Celtics, adding to their revamped roster, including newcomers Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen. Terms of the deal were roughly $6.67 million over 2 years, with the second year being Posey's option.[6] In the 2008 NBA Finals, Posey would win his second NBA championship, once again helping his team with tough defense and timely baskets at crunch time. On June 30, 2008, in a widely anticipated move,[7] Posey opted out of the second and final year of his contract with the Celtics and became an unrestricted free agent,[8] but had stated that he wanted to return to the Celtics on a new contract.[7]
New Orleans Hornets (2008–2010)
On July 16, 2008, Posey signed with the
Indiana Pacers (2010–2011)
On August 11, 2010, New Orleans sent Posey, along with
Coaching career
In September 2013, Posey was hired by the
On August 19, 2014, Posey was hired by the Cleveland Cavaliers as an assistant coach for the 2014–15 season.[13] In his second season with the Cavaliers, the team earned the 2016 NBA Finals Championship over the 73-win Golden State Warriors.
On July 26, 2022, Posey was hired by the Washington Wizards as an assistant coach.[14]
Media career
James Posey currently has a weekly Podcast titled “The Posecast" on the
Controversies
Incidents against Chicago Bulls
As a member of the Miami Heat, Posey had been involved in several controversial incidents with the Chicago Bulls. In Game 3 of the
In the season opener of the 2006–07 NBA season, Posey was involved with another incident with Bulls rookie Tyrus Thomas, who was going for the rebound, was hit in the face by Posey which led to Thomas having his nose broken and missing a few games, and having to wear a protective mask for multiple games.[18]
In this, his third incident with the Bulls at the United Center, Posey was ejected from the game with 7:16 remaining in the fourth quarter on December 27, 2006. Luol Deng, who attempted a layup, was fouled by Posey in mid-air. Deng fell hard on his wrist, which he had had surgery on just a year earlier, but it was not broken. Posey was called for a flagrant-2 foul and ejected. Posey was suspended for 1 game as a result of his infraction.[19]
Personal life
Posey has one son, Jace Posey, who is a guard/small forward at
In March 2008, Posey's girlfriend gave birth to daughter, Sai Aleke, in the
On April 9, 2007, Posey was arrested on a DUI charge and was taken to Dade County Jail.[22] However, Posey continued playing with the Heat and coach Pat Riley stated he would support Posey.[23]
Posey was suspended for the opener of the 2007–08 season by NBA commissioner David Stern after his no contest plea to reckless driving stemming from the DUI incident.[24]
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 |
† | Won an NBA championship | * | Led the league | ‡ | NBA record |
Regular season
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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1999–00 | Denver | 81 | 77 | 25.3 | .429 | .373 | .800 | 3.9 | 1.8 | 1.2 | .4 | 8.2 |
2000–01 | Denver | 82 | 82* | 27.5 | .412 | .300 | .816 | 5.3 | 2.0 | 1.1 | .5 | 8.1 |
2001–02 | Denver | 73 | 63 | 30.7 | .376 | .283 | .793 | 5.9 | 2.5 | 1.6 | .5 | 10.7 |
2002–03 | Denver | 25* | 24 | 34.9 | .373 | .273 | .843 | 5.8 | 3.1 | 1.2 | .2 | 14.1 |
2002–03 | Houston | 58* | 47 | 28.4 | .439 | .326 | .826 | 4.8 | 1.8 | 1.3 | .2 | 9.3 |
2003–04 | Memphis | 82 | 82 | 29.9 | .478 | .386 | .830 | 4.9 | 1.5 | 1.7 | .5 | 13.7 |
2004–05 | Memphis | 50 | 18 | 27.6 | .357 | .309 | .865 | 4.4 | 1.8 | 1.0 | .5 | 8.1 |
2005–06† | Miami | 67 | 63 | 28.6 | .403 | .403 | .787 | 4.8 | 1.3 | .8 | .3 | 7.2 |
2006–07 | Miami | 71 | 19 | 27.0 | .431 | .375 | .827 | 5.0 | 1.3 | 1.0 | .3 | 7.7 |
2007–08† | Boston | 74 | 2 | 24.6 | .418 | .380 | .809 | 4.4 | 1.5 | 1.0 | .3 | 7.4 |
2008–09 | New Orleans | 75 | 0 | 28.5 | .412 | .369 | .822 | 4.8 | 1.1 | .8 | .3 | 8.9 |
2009–10 | New Orleans | 77 | 2 | 22.5 | .365 | .335 | .825 | 4.3 | 1.5 | .5 | .2 | 5.2 |
2010–11 | Indiana | 49 | 0 | 17.1 | .336 | .316 | .733 | 3.0 | .7 | .5 | .1 | 4.9 |
Career | 864 | 479 | 26.9 | .410 | .349 | .820 | 4.7 | 1.6 | 1.1 | .3 | 8.6 |
Playoffs
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2004 | Memphis | 4 | 4 | 32.5 | .405 | .167 | .905 | 5.5 | 1.0 | 2.3 | .5 | 12.5 |
2005 | Memphis | 4 | 0 | 25.0 | .440 | .467 | .769 | 3.3 | 1.0 | .5 | .3 | 9.8 |
2006† | Miami | 22 | 1 | 27.5 | .430 | .422 | .730 | 5.7 | .9 | .8 | .1 | 7.3 |
2007 | Miami | 4 | 1 | 34.8 | .385 | .316 | 1.000 | 7.8 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 7.8 |
2008† | Boston | 26‡ | 0 | 22.0 | .437 | .398 | .875 | 3.6 | 1.1 | 1.0 | .3 | 6.7 |
2009 | New Orleans | 5 | 0 | 24.6 | .375 | .263 | .846 | 6.2 | .6 | .6 | .0 | 11.4 |
Career | 65 | 6 | 25.7 | .421 | .387 | .831 | 4.8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | .3 | 7.9 |
References
- ^ Agents court Xavier star
- ^ James Posey
- ^ Issel takes leave, and so do Nuggets
- ^ NBA: Memphis 136, Atlanta 133 (2OT)
- ^ Posey Will Stay With Heat
- ^ HoopsHype – NBA Salaries – Boston Celtics
- ^ a b Chris Forsberg, Posey to opt out today, The Boston Globe, June 30, 2008.
- ^ Marc J. Spears, Posey out; offer to Allen?, The Boston Globe, June 30, 2008.
- ^ ESPN – Posey agrees to four-year deal with Hornets – NBA
- ^ "Pacers get Collison from Hornets in 4-team trade". NBA.com. August 11, 2010. Archived from the original on August 15, 2010. Retrieved August 11, 2010.
- ^ "Indiana Pacers Waive James Posey Under Amnesty Clause". SI.com. December 12, 2011. Retrieved December 12, 2011.
- ^ James Posey Added as Charge Assistant Coach
- ^ Cavs Complete Coaching Staff
- ^ "Wizards name Posey as assistant coach". NBA. Retrieved July 26, 2022.
- ^ "James Posey Basketball News". basketballnews.com. Basketball News. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- ^ "NBA All-Star Kenyon Martin Launches New Podcast with BasketballNews.com". apnews.com. Associated Press. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- ^ "Suspended for Game 4, Posey won't back down". findarticles.com. Archived from the original on November 16, 2007. Retrieved April 30, 2006.
- ^ Hanley, Brian (November 1, 2006). "Thomas learns breaks of game". chicagosuntimes.com. Archived from the original on 2007-11-16. Retrieved November 1, 2006.
- ^ "Posey suspended one game for flagrant foul". espn.com. 29 December 2006. Retrieved December 29, 2006.
- ^ "Jace Posey, Strake Jesuit College Prep , Small Forward". 247Sports.
- ^ Gary Dzen, Posey a dad, The Boston Globe, March 26, 2008.
- ^ Topic Galleries – South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com[permanent dead link]
- ^ ESPN – Posey plays in Heat loss a day after DUI arrest – NBA
- ^ Marc J. Spears, Physical play pushed limits, The Boston Globe
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com