Kareem Rush
Kansas City Tornados | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Career NBA statistics | |
Points | 2,213 (6.4 ppg) |
Rebounds | 572 (1.7 rpg) |
Assists | 353 (1.0 apg) |
Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Kareem Lamar Rush (born October 30, 1980) is an American former professional
College career
After graduating from
Professional career
Los Angeles Lakers (2002–2004)
Rush entered the 2002 NBA draft after his junior season and was selected with the 20th pick overall by the Toronto Raptors, who immediately traded his rights to the Los Angeles Lakers. Rush was projected to be a top 10 pick, but much like what happened to Kareem's elder brother JaRon—a former UCLA star—Kareem slipped down much further than anticipated. At the 2000 draft, JaRon, who left the Bruins after his sophomore season, was not selected. "No one wants to see something like that happen to his brother", JaRon said, weeping. "I mean, I knew he was going to get drafted eventually, but it was still hard."
Over his first two seasons, he played a limited, back-up role on the Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant-led club. However, due to his three-point shooting accuracy, he would become a more frequently used reserve player in the 2003–2004 playoffs for coach Phil Jackson. Although the Lakers would lose to the Pistons in the NBA Finals, Rush was able to make somewhat of a name for himself as a sharpshooter, averaging 14 minutes per game and hitting 40% of his three-point shots in the playoffs. He was a major contributor in helping the Lakers clinch the Western Conference Finals against Kevin Garnett and the Minnesota Timberwolves, when he scored 18 points in the sixth and final game, all from 3-point range, where he was 6 for 7.[2]
Charlotte Bobcats (2004–2006)
Fourteen games into the
Seattle SuperSonics (2006)
During the 2006–07 offseason, Rush signed with the Seattle SuperSonics,[4] but recovered slowly from a groin injury. In November 2006, the club waived him to make room for a replacement for two frontcourt players who had sustained injuries.[5]
Lithuania (2006–2007)
Rush spent the next season playing in Lithuania. On December 21, 2006, he signed with
Indiana Pacers (2007–2008)
On July 3, 2007, Rush signed with the Indiana Pacers, who cited their need for a shooter.[6]
Philadelphia 76ers (2008–2009)
On July 28, 2008, Rush signed a deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.[7]
Los Angeles Clippers (2009–2010)
Rush eventually signed for the Los Angeles Clippers, because of injuries to other players on the roster.
Rush was waived by the Clippers on January 22, 2010.[10]
Los Angeles D-Fenders (2012)
On March 12, 2012,
Los Angeles Slam (2012–2013)
For the 2012–13 season, Rush played for the
Los Angeles D-Fenders (2013–2014)
In November 2013, he was re-acquired by the Los Angeles D-Fenders.[12]
On January 22, 2014, Rush left the D-Fenders, citing his desire to formally retire from basketball.
BIG3 Basketball (2017)
In 2017, Rush joined the
North American Premier Basketball (2018–present)
In January 2018, he signed with the
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 |
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2002–03 | L.A. Lakers | 76 | 0 | 11.5 | .393 | .279 | .696 | 1.2 | .9 | .1 | .1 | 3.0 |
2003–04 | L.A. Lakers | 72 | 15 | 17.3 | .440 | .348 | .596 | 1.3 | .8 | .5 | .3 | 6.4 |
2004–05 | L.A. Lakers | 14 | 0 | 6.5 | .200 | .200 | 1.000 | .7 | .2 | .1 | .1 | .9 |
2004–05 | Charlotte | 34 | 22 | 25.8 | .396 | .386 | .761 | 2.3 | 1.9 | .5 | .2 | 11.5 |
2005–06 | Charlotte | 47 | 25 | 23.6 | .386 | .348 | .714 | 2.2 | 1.1 | .8 | .3 | 10.1 |
2007–08 | Indiana | 71 | 15 | 21.2 | .401 | .389 | .714 | 2.4 | 1.3 | .6 | .3 | 8.3 |
2008–09 | Philadelphia | 25 | 1 | 8.0 | .345 | .303 | 1.000 | .6 | .6 | .2 | .0 | 2.2 |
2009–10 | L.A. Clippers | 7 | 0 | 8.3 | .364 | .333 | .000 | .9 | .6 | .3 | .4 | 1.3 |
Career | 346 | 78 | 17.2 | .400 | .358 | .703 | 1.7 | 1.0 | .4 | .2 | 6.4 |
Playoffs
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2003
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L.A. Lakers | 9 | 0 | 7.1 | .379 | .364 | 1.000 | .3 | .2 | .1 | .0 | 3.3 |
2004
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L.A. Lakers | 22 | 0 | 14.3 | .385 | .400 | .667 | .7 | .8 | .5 | .1 | 3.7 |
Career | 31 | 0 | 12.2 | .383 | .393 | .857 | .6 | .6 | .4 | .1 | 3.6 |
Personal life
Rush's younger brother Brandon also played in the NBA.
In 2010, Rush embarked on an R&B singing career, releasing his debut single "Hold You Down".[14]
References
- ^ Where Brothers Faltered, Rush Hopes to Carry On
- ^ Kareem Rush Statistics - Basketball-Reference.com
- ^ "Kareem Rush Bio Page". NBA.com. Archived from the original on May 15, 2013. Retrieved May 6, 2022.
- ^ KUsports.com - Sonics add ex-Tiger Rush
- ^ "Sonics sign Glyniadakis, adding depth to thin frontcourt". Associated Press. November 5, 2006. Retrieved July 6, 2007.
- ^ Brunt, Cliff (July 3, 2007). "Pacers sign former first-round pick Kareem Rush". Associated Press. Archived from the original on November 1, 2010. Retrieved July 6, 2007.
- Inquirer.com. Retrieved May 6, 2022.
- ^ Dillman, Lisa (October 4, 2009). "Ready or not, let the games begin for Clippers". The Los Angeles Times.
- ^ "Clippers' G Rush tears his right ACL against the Hornets". Associated Press. November 18, 2009. Retrieved on November 19, 2009. Archived December 3, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Clippers sign JamesOn Curry to 10-day contract". LA Times Blogs – Sports Now. January 22, 2010. Retrieved February 17, 2014.
- ^ "D-Fenders Acquire Kareem Rush". NBA.com. Archived from the original on February 22, 2014. Retrieved February 17, 2014.
- ^ 2013-14 Training Camp Roster Archived June 10, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Tornados in a 'Rush' as former Missouri Tiger star joins NAPB squad". NAPB. January 22, 2018. Archived from the original on January 24, 2018. Retrieved January 24, 2018.
- ^ "Kareem Rush Will "Hold You Down"". Yardbarker. Retrieved February 17, 2014.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com
- Missouri Tigers bio