Post by Lazy Pete on Sept 1, 2015 11:46:57 GMT -6
PG Pickles Kennedy (right) accepting his Finals MVP award
Chicago Bulls (3008-3010)
Toronto Raptors (3011-3021)
At a Glance
-Long-time face of the Toronto franchise and cornerstone of the 3016 title-winning team;
-Averaged a double-double for 8 of 9 seasons as a starter and 8 of 13 seasons total;
-Shot over .450% 9 of 13 seasons and over .400 from 3 pt for 4 of 13 seasons;
-Never shot below 88% from the free throw line, and only shot below 90% three times in his career;
-Career highs (as a starter) of 39.7 MPG, 23.3 PPG, 6.1 RPG, 11.2 APG, 2.8 SPG, 0.4 BPG, .477 FG%, .409 3PT %, and .961 FT%
-Began his career as the back-up to Oscar Robertson;
-Brought his lunchpail to work every day on the court until the practice was banned by league officials who cited the potential for banana-peel related mishaps;
-Was a model Canadian citizen, conducting himself with the civility and aplomb of a native Torontonian;
-His guest-starring appearance on Degrassi was the highest-rated television broadcast in Canadian history;
-Despite throngs of adoring female fans, always remained faithful to his high school sweetheart, Pepper;
Honours
MVP: 0x
Playoff MVP: 1x
All-League: 0x
All-Defensive: 0x
GM-Voted Most Improved Player: 1x (3012)
All-Star: 0x
Rookie Honours: 3009 All-Star Rookie Game participant
Records held at retirement: none
League Leader: Steals per game (3013), Free-Throw Percentage (3014)
Top 3: Assists per game (3012, 3013), Steals per game (3012), Free-Throw Percentage (3017)
Career Stats
Years played: 13
Games played: 1025
Points per game: 14.4
Rebounds per game: 4.1
Assists per game: 7.9
Steals per game: 1.7
Blocks per game: 0.2
Turnovers per game: 1.8
FG%: .457
FT%: .931
3PT FG%: .371
Achievements
Championships: 1
Player of the Game: 207
Player of the Week: 8
Player of the Month: 1
Double Doubles: 406
Triple Doubles: 29
Career Highs
Points: 44
Rebounds: 13
Assists: 26
Steals: 8
Blocks: 3
Biography
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 180
College: Temple
Transactions
-Drafted by the Chicago Bulls at 2.01 in the 3008 draft
-Signed with the Toronto Raptors in 3011 for $15,000,000 over 3 years
-Resigned in 3014 for $91,265,625 over 6 years
-Resigned in 3020 for $15,332,625 over 1 year
-Resigned in 3021 for $8,000,000 over 1 year
