
Shabazz Bozie Napier (born July 14, 1991) is an American professional
basketball
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player for
Bayern Munich
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of the German
Basketball Bundesliga
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(BBL) and the
EuroLeague
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. He was drafted 24th overall by the
Charlotte Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets are an American professional basketball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Hornets compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference. The team ...
in the
2014 NBA draft
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and immediately traded to the
Miami Heat
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. He played
college basketball
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for the
Connecticut Huskies
The UConn Huskies (or Connecticut Huskies) are the intercollegiate athletic teams that represent the University of Connecticut, with its main campus located in Storrs, Connecticut. The school is a member of the NCAA's Division I and the Big Eas ...
, and won two national championships in
2011
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and
2014
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. Napier was a key player for the Huskies'
2010–11 NCAA championship team, as he made the Big East All Rookie team.
[Shabazz Napier's triple-double helps UConn rally to beat Coppin State]
/ref> Following his junior season, Napier was selected to the All-Big East first team.
In the 2013–14 season, Napier was unanimously selected for the All-AAC first team, and was named the inaugural American Athletic Conference Player of the Year. He was again one of UConn's key players when they won the NCAA tournament for a second time in four years in 2014
The year 2014 was marked by the surge of the Western African Ebola epidemic, West African Ebola epidemic, which began in 2013, becoming the List of Ebola outbreaks, most widespread outbreak of the Ebola, Ebola virus in human history, resul ...
and was named as the tournament's most outstanding player.
Early life
Napier was born in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston
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to Carmen Velásquez, a native of Puerto Rico
; abbreviated PR), officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, is a Government of Puerto Rico, self-governing Caribbean Geography of Puerto Rico, archipelago and island organized as an Territories of the United States, unincorporated territo ...
, and Alex Napier, who is African American. He has an older sister Titania and an older brother Timmie. He grew up in Boston's Mission Hill neighborhood, and took a liking to basketball during that period.
High school career
Napier attended his first two years of high school at Charlestown High School
Charlestown High School is a public school located at 240 Medford Street in Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Charlestown High Charlestown School is the only high school in Charlestown. Charlestown is part of the Boston Publ ...
in Boston's Charlestown neighborhood before transferring to Lawrence Academy in Groton, Massachusetts
Groton is a town in northwestern Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, within the Greater Boston metropolitan area. The population was 11,315 at the 2020 census. An affluent bedroom community roughly 45 miles from Boston, Groton has a ...
and reclassifying as a junior. As a senior, Napier led Lawrence Academy to an undefeated season going 29–0 in 2010, as they won the New England Prep Class C title after defeating St. Mark's finishing with 23 points, 8 steals, and 8 assists as he was named Tournament MVP.
Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Napier was listed as the No. 25 point guard and the No. 98 player in the nation in 2010.
In January 2014, Charlestown High School retired Napier's jersey.
College career
Freshman season
Following his prep career, Napier chose to play at the University of Connecticut under coach Jim Calhoun
James A. Calhoun (born May 10, 1942) is an American former college basketball coach. He is best known for his tenure as head coach of the University of Connecticut (UConn) men's basketball team. His teams won three NCAA national championships ( ...
. He had a solid freshman year in 2010–11 backing up Kemba Walker
Kemba Hudley Walker (born May 8, 1990) is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is a player enhancement coach for the Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was picked ninth overall by the C ...
. He appeared in all 41 games for the Huskies, coming off the bench averaging 7.8 points, 3.0 assists and 1.8 steals per game for the season. At the end of the regular season, Napier was named to the Big East
The Big East Conference (stylized as BIG EAST) is a collegiate List of NCAA conferences, athletic conference that competes in National Collegiate Athletic Association, NCAA NCAA Division I, Division I in 10 men's sports and 12 women's sports. H ...
All-Rookie team along with teammate Jeremy Lamb.
Napier hit two game clinching free throws to secure a win in the Final Four
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against Kentucky. Napier's contribution to the team was significant, as Connecticut finished the season 32–9 (9–9 in conference play) and won both the Big East Conference Championship and National Championship in 2011.
Sophomore season
During the summer after his freshman year, Napier was invited to the trials for the 2011 World University Games team. Moving into the starting lineup as a sophomore for Connecticut, Napier was a preseason honorable mention All-Big East pick and a Bob Cousy Award candidate. His numbers improved, as Napier averaged 13.0 points, 5.8 assists, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game.
Napier notched his first career triple-double (the ninth in Connecticut men's basketball history) as he tallied 22 points, 12 rebounds and 13 assists against Coppin State on November 20, 2011. Connecticut earned a 9 seed in the NCAA Tournament, but fell short to Iowa State as the Huskies finished the season going 20–14 (8–10 in conference play). Before his junior season started, Napier considered transferring after Jim Calhoun's retirement and the team's postseason ban next season, but chose to return. Connecticut hired assistant coach Kevin Ollie to replace Calhoun as head coach.
Junior season
Following his return, Napier along with backcourt teammate Ryan Boatright both rose to the national spotlight as they were highlighted as one of the nation's best backcourts, as the two averaged a combined 33 points and 9 assists per game, outplaying nearly every opponents' backcourt they played. He also scored his 1000th career point in a game against DePaul. Napier excelled in overtime play, scoring 55 points in 45 minutes of overtime play, as he led them to a school record 5 overtime wins. Napier averaged 17.1 points, 4.6 assists, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.0 steals a game.
Following the end of the regular season, Napier made the All-USBWA District 1 team, and was the USBWA District I Player of the Year. Napier was then chosen to the Big East All First Team, was an honorable mention for Big East Player of the Year. He led the Huskies under first year coach Kevin Ollie to a 20–10 record (10–8 in conference play) despite having no postseason eligibility.
Senior season
On April 26, 2013, Napier opted to return to the team for his senior year along with teammates Ryan Boatright and DeAndre Daniels. Napier said the reason he and his teammates returned is because Napier wanted to get his degree and for him and his teammates to return to the NCAA Tournament. Napier was named as a candidate for the Wooden Award, Bob Cousy Award, Naismith Award, Senior Class Award, and Oscar Robertson Trophy. Napier recorded his 2nd career triple-double (10th in UConn history) with 14 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists on November 11, 2013. Napier led the team to win the 2K Sports Classic Title and was named Tournament MVP. In a game against Florida, Napier hit the game winning shot as time expired. Following the end of the regular season, Napier was named a unanimous selection for the AAC All-First team, and was awarded the inaugural AAC Player of the Year. He was named the USBWA District I Player of the Year for the second straight season, and was named a first team All-American on the Wooden team, Associated Press team, USBWA and NABC, and a second team member for Sporting News. In the AAC Tournament, Napier was named to the All-Tournament team after leading the Huskies to the championship game before falling to Louisville.
In the NCAA Tournament, Connecticut earned a 7 seed as Napier led them under second year coach Kevin Ollie past St. Joseph's, Villanova, Iowa State, and won the East Regional final defeating Michigan State as Napier was named the East Regional Most Outstanding Player. Napier continued to lead the Huskies through the Final Four defeating Florida before reaching the National Championship game. On April 6, Napier was named the Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year award winner. On April 7, Napier and the Huskies defeated Kentucky
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60–54 in the National Championship game and Napier was named Most Outstanding Player. Connecticut finished the season 32–8 overall (12–6 in conference play), and Napier averaged 18.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, 4.9 assists, and 1.8 steals per game. Napier was later inducted into the Huskies of Honor.
Napier, along with UConn teammates Niels Giffey
Niels Giffey (born 8 June 1991) is a German professional basketball player for Bayern Munich of the German Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) and the EuroLeague. Standing at , he plays the small forward and shooting guard positions. He also represents ...
and Tyler Olander, are the only Division I men's players in history to have won national championships as both freshmen and seniors. He is the only player in UConn history with 1,500 points, 500 rebounds, 500 assists, and 250 steals in his career. He finished his career in fourth place on the UConn scoring list with 1,959 points, second all-time with 260 made three-point field goals and steals with 251, first in 143 games played and free throws made with 509, and third in school history with 646 assists.
Professional career
Miami Heat (2014–2015)
On June 26, 2014, Napier was selected with the 24th overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft
The 2014 NBA draft was held on June 26, 2014, at Barclays Center, Brooklyn. National Basketball Association (NBA) teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players and other eligible players, including international players. The ...
by the Charlotte Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets are an American professional basketball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Hornets compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference. The team ...
. He was later traded to the Miami Heat
The Miami Heat are an American professional basketball team based in Miami. The Heat compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southeast Division (NBA), Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference (NBA), Eastern C ...
on draft night. On July 18, 2014, he signed with the Heat after averaging 10.2 points in four Summer League games for the team. On December 13, 2014, he was assigned to the Sioux Falls Skyforce
The Sioux Falls Skyforce are an American professional basketball team of the NBA G League based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and are affiliated with the Miami Heat. The team has played its home games in the Sanford Pentagon since the 2013–14 ...
of the NBA Development League
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. He was recalled on December 15, reassigned on December 30, and recalled again on January 7. On February 20, he had a season-best game with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists in a 111–87 win over the New York Knicks
The New York Knickerbockers, shortened and more commonly referred to as the New York Knicks, are an American professional basketball team based in the Boroughs of New York City, New York City borough of Manhattan. The Knicks compete in the Na ...
.
On April 1, 2015, Napier was ruled out for the rest of the season after undergoing successful surgery to repair a sports hernia. He recovered in time to join the Heat's summer league team in July to compete in Orlando and Las Vegas.
Orlando Magic (2015–2016)
On July 27, 2015, Napier was traded to the Orlando Magic
The Orlando Magic are an American professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. The Magic compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southeast Division (NBA), Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference (NB ...
, along with cash considerations, in exchange for a conditional 2016 second-round draft pick. On November 11, 2015, he scored a career-high 22 points in a 101–99 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Portland Trail Blazers (2016–2018)
On July 7, 2016, Napier was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers (colloquially known as the Blazers) are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. The Trail Blazers compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Northwest Division (N ...
in exchange for cash considerations. On April 10, 2017, he scored a career-high 32 points in a 99–98 win over the San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio. The Spurs compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southwest Division (NBA), Southwest Division of the Western Conference (NBA ...
.
On December 28, 2017, Napier, who started for the injured Damian Lillard
Damian Lamonte Ollie Lillard Sr. (born July 15, 1990) is an American professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "Dame Time", he played college basketball for the Weber State Wi ...
, scored 15 of his season-high 23 points in the fourth quarter to help the Trail Blazers rally for a 114–110 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers, also known colloquially as the Sixers, are an American professional basketball team based in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The 76ers compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Atlan ...
.
Brooklyn Nets (2018–2019)
On July 17, 2018, Napier signed with the Brooklyn Nets
The Brooklyn Nets are an American professional basketball team based in the Boroughs of New York City, New York City borough of Brooklyn. The Nets compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NBA), ...
. On December 29, he tied his career high with 32 points on 9-of-15 shooting from the field and 10 of 12 from the foul line in a 129–115 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks are an American professional basketball team based in Milwaukee. The Bucks compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division (NBA), Central Division of the Eastern Conference (NBA), East ...
. On January 11 against the Toronto Raptors
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, he extended his streak of games with at least 10 points to a career-high eight. On February 6, he recorded his first career double-double with 10 points and 11 assists in a 135–130 win over the Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets are an American professional basketball team based in Denver. The Nuggets compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Northwest Division (NBA), Northwest Division of the Western Conference (NBA), W ...
.
He ended the season with averages of 9.4 points, 1.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 17.6 minutes.
Minnesota Timberwolves (2019–2020)
On July 7, 2019, Napier, Treveon Graham, and D'Angelo Russell were sent to the Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in San Francisco. The Warriors compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference. Founded in 1946 i ...
as part of a trade package for Kevin Durant
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. The following day, Napier and Graham were traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves
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in exchange for the draft rights to Lior Eliyahu
Lior Eliyahu (; born 9 September 1985) is an Israeli former professional basketball player. He is 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) in height and he weighs 105 kg (225 pounds). He plays at the Power forward (basketball), power forward position. He was ...
.
Washington Wizards (2020)
On February 5, 2020, the Timberwolves traded Napier to the Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets are an American professional basketball team based in Denver. The Nuggets compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Northwest Division (NBA), Northwest Division of the Western Conference (NBA), W ...
in a four-team trade.
Napier was traded to the Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards are an American professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C. The Wizards compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference. The team plays i ...
the following day, in exchange for Jordan McRae.
Zenit Saint Petersburg (2021–2022)
On July 19, 2021, Napier agreed on a one-year deal with Russian club Zenit Saint Petersburg. On February 27, 2022, he unilaterally terminated contract with Zenit, citing Russia's aggression on Ukraine as the reason.
Mexico City Capitanes (2022–2023)
On November 4, 2022, Napier was named to the opening night roster for the Mexico City Capitanes
The Mexico City Capitanes () are a Mexican professional basketball team based in Mexico City. The Capitanes competed as a member club in the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional (LNBP) for its first three seasons and the franchise is currently ...
.
Olimpia Milano (2023)
On January 28, 2023, he signed with Olimpia Milano
Pallacanestro Olimpia Milano, commonly known as Olimpia Milano or as EA7 Emporio Armani Milan after its title sponsor, is an LBA Italian professional basketball team, based in Milan, Italy. Its colors are white and red, and the team is sometimes ...
of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A
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(LBA).
Crvena zvezda (2023)
On July 16, 2023, Napier signed a two-year deal with Serbian powerhouse Crvena zvezda
Fudbalski klub Crvena zvezda ( sr-cyrl, Фудбалски клуб Црвена звезда, lit=Red Star Football Club), commonly referred to as Crvena zvezda () and colloquially referred to as Red Star Belgrade in anglophone media, is a ...
. His brief time in Serbia was marked by numerous controversies and extremely poor play, with many media sources eventually pointing out that Napier used various tricks and excuses to effectively place himself on a sabbatical leave
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The concept of the sabbatical is based on the Bib ...
during which he refused to play against any other prospective team that might hire him in the future. In December of the same year, he had a public fallout with new head coach Ioannis Sfairopoulos and fell out of the rotation. Eventually he was released from his contract on the condition that he signs only with his former club Olimpia Milano
Pallacanestro Olimpia Milano, commonly known as Olimpia Milano or as EA7 Emporio Armani Milan after its title sponsor, is an LBA Italian professional basketball team, based in Milan, Italy. Its colors are white and red, and the team is sometimes ...
.
Return to Olimpia Milano (2023–present)
On December 21, 2023, Napier signed back with Olimpia Milano
Pallacanestro Olimpia Milano, commonly known as Olimpia Milano or as EA7 Emporio Armani Milan after its title sponsor, is an LBA Italian professional basketball team, based in Milan, Italy. Its colors are white and red, and the team is sometimes ...
under coach Ettore Messina
Ettore Messina (born 30 September 1959) is an Italian professional basketball coach who is the head coach of Olimpia Milano of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A (LBA). He has won four EuroLeague championships as a head coach. Messina is regarded a ...
.
National team career
Napier's mother and manager, Carmen Velásquez, is Puerto Rican, which made him directly eligible to represent Puerto Rico
; abbreviated PR), officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, is a Government of Puerto Rico, self-governing Caribbean Geography of Puerto Rico, archipelago and island organized as an Territories of the United States, unincorporated territo ...
under FIBA
The International Basketball Federation (FIBA ; French language, French: ) is an association of national organizations which governs the sport of basketball worldwide. FIBA defines the rules of basketball, specifies the Basketball equipment ...
regulations.
On February 19, 2012, it was announced that following formal meetings with personnel of the Puerto Rican Basketball Federation
The Puerto Rican Basketball Federation ( or ''FBPR'') is the governing body of basketball in the territory of Puerto Rico. As of October 18, 2021 the Puerto Rico national basketball team, Puerto Rican men's national basketball team is ranked 19t ...
, he had presented the required documentation and agreed to join the Puerto Rico national basketball team's practice for its next tournament, the 2012 Centrobasket.
This tournament served as qualifier for the 2013 FIBA Americas Tournament. He did not participate in the 2012 Centrobasket due to injury.
In December 2013, the then Puerto Rico men's national basketball team
The Puerto Rico national basketball team () represents Puerto Rico in men's international basketball competitions, it is governed by the Puerto Rican Basketball Federation (), The team represents both FIBA and FIBA Americas.
Since joining FIB ...
coach Paco Olmos held a meeting with Napier and Velásquez, where his program was explained. The coach referred to this meeting as "constructive" and later noted that both sides kept good communication.
When questioned about the possibility of joining Puerto Rico in 2014, Napier responded by saying "I would love to go and have that experience. It would be something unique and that will definitely help my game for the goals I have set. It will be an honor. ..Everything I am today as a player, I owe to CONN And as a person, to the education of my mother, who would be proud if I play for Puerto Rico."SPAIN2014 - Napier: "It will be an honor"
/ref>
Career statistics
NBA
Regular season
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Portland most commonly refers to:
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* George Washington (1732–1799), the first president of the United States
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Playoffs
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*Portland, Oregon, the most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon
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EuroLeague
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, style="text-align:left;" rowspan="2", 2023–24
, style="text-align:left;", Olimpia Milano
Pallacanestro Olimpia Milano, commonly known as Olimpia Milano or as EA7 Emporio Armani Milan after its title sponsor, is an LBA Italian professional basketball team, based in Milan, Italy. Its colors are white and red, and the team is sometimes ...
, 16 , , 16 , , 27.1 , , .361 , , .284 , , .852 , , 2.5 , , 4.0 , , 1.1 , , , , 10.9 , , 11.4
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, style="text-align:left;", Crvena zvezda
Fudbalski klub Crvena zvezda ( sr-cyrl, Фудбалски клуб Црвена звезда, lit=Red Star Football Club), commonly referred to as Crvena zvezda () and colloquially referred to as Red Star Belgrade in anglophone media, is a ...
, 12 , , 7 , , 17.7 , , .367 , , .305 , , .826 , , 1.7 , , 2.3 , , 1.3 , , , , 9.8 , , 7.8
, - class="sortbottom"
, style="text-align:center;" colspan="2", Career
, 40 , , 33 , , 23.6 , , .391 , , .344 , , .857 , , 2.0 , , 3.5 , , 1.2 , , , , 11.8 , , 11.8
Domestic leagues
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, style="text-align:left;", 2014–15 , , style="text-align:left;", Sioux Falls Skyforce
The Sioux Falls Skyforce are an American professional basketball team of the NBA G League based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and are affiliated with the Miami Heat. The team has played its home games in the Sanford Pentagon since the 2013–14 ...
, , style="text-align:center;", D-League , , 4 , , 34.0 , , .419 , , .450 , , .810 , , 4.7 , , 3.5 , , .7 , , .2 , , 19.5
, -
, style="text-align:left;", 2022–23 , , style="text-align:left;", Mexico City Capitanes
The Mexico City Capitanes () are a Mexican professional basketball team based in Mexico City. The Capitanes competed as a member club in the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional (LNBP) for its first three seasons and the franchise is currently ...
, , style="text-align:center;", G League , , 10 , , 29.8 , , .472 , , .464 , , .816 , , 2.3 , , 4.6 , , 2.0 , , .3 , , 22.3
, -
, style="text-align:left;", 2022–23 , , style="text-align:left;", Olimpia Milano
Pallacanestro Olimpia Milano, commonly known as Olimpia Milano or as EA7 Emporio Armani Milan after its title sponsor, is an LBA Italian professional basketball team, based in Milan, Italy. Its colors are white and red, and the team is sometimes ...
, , style="text-align:center;", LBA , , 26 , , 24.8 , , .421 , , .383 , , .852 , , 2.6 , , 3.9 , , 1.2 , , .0 , , 14.5
, -
, style="text-align:left;", 2023–24 , , style="text-align:left;", Crvena zvezda
Fudbalski klub Crvena zvezda ( sr-cyrl, Фудбалски клуб Црвена звезда, lit=Red Star Football Club), commonly referred to as Crvena zvezda () and colloquially referred to as Red Star Belgrade in anglophone media, is a ...
, , style="text-align:center;", ABA , , 9 , , 21.0 , , .451 , , .350 , , .870 , , 1.8 , , 4.4 , , 1.6 , , , , 10.9
, -
, style="text-align:left;", 2023–24 , , style="text-align:left;", Olimpia Milano
Pallacanestro Olimpia Milano, commonly known as Olimpia Milano or as EA7 Emporio Armani Milan after its title sponsor, is an LBA Italian professional basketball team, based in Milan, Italy. Its colors are white and red, and the team is sometimes ...
, , style="text-align:center;", LBA , , 27 , , 25.8 , , .493 , , .449 , , .835 , , 1.9 , , 4.0 , , 1.2 , , .1 , , 13.1
College
, -
, style="text-align:left;", 2010–11
1 (one, unit, unity) is a number, numeral, and glyph. It is the first and smallest positive integer of the infinite sequence of natural numbers. This fundamental property has led to its unique uses in other fields, ranging from science to sp ...
, style="text-align:left;", Connecticut
Connecticut ( ) is a U.S. state, state in the New England region of the Northeastern United States. It borders Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, New York (state), New York to the west, and Long Island Sound to the south. ...
, 41 , , 0 , , 23.8 , , .370 , , .326 , , .771 , , 2.4 , , 3.0 , , 1.6 , , .1 , , 7.8
, -
, style="text-align:left;", 2011–12
, style="text-align:left;", Connecticut
Connecticut ( ) is a U.S. state, state in the New England region of the Northeastern United States. It borders Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, New York (state), New York to the west, and Long Island Sound to the south. ...
, 34 , , 31 , , 35.0 , , .389 , , .355 , , .743 , , 3.5 , , 5.8 , , 1.6 , , .3 , , 13.0
, -
, style="text-align:left;", 2012–13
, style="text-align:left;", Connecticut
Connecticut ( ) is a U.S. state, state in the New England region of the Northeastern United States. It borders Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, New York (state), New York to the west, and Long Island Sound to the south. ...
, 28 , , 26 , , 37.3 , , .441 , , .398 , , .819 , , 4.4 , , 4.6 , , 2.0 , , .1 , , 17.1
, -
, style="text-align:left;", 2013–14
, style="text-align:left;", Connecticut
Connecticut ( ) is a U.S. state, state in the New England region of the Northeastern United States. It borders Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, New York (state), New York to the west, and Long Island Sound to the south. ...
, 40 , , 40 , , 35.1 , , .429 , , .405 , , .870 , , 5.9 , , 4.9 , , 1.8 , , .3 , , 18.0
, - class="sortbottom"
, style="text-align:center;" colspan="2", Career
, 143 , , 98 , , 32.3 , , .411 , , .375 , , .813 , , 4.0 , , 4.5 , , 1.8 , , .2 , , 13.7
References
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Shabazz Napier
at UConn Huskies
The UConn Huskies (or Connecticut Huskies) are the College athletics in the United States, intercollegiate athletic teams that represent the University of Connecticut, with its main campus located in Storrs, Connecticut. The school is a member of ...
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1991 births
Living people
21st-century African-American sportsmen
21st-century American sportsmen
All-American college men's basketball players
American expatriate basketball people in Italy
American expatriate basketball people in Mexico
American expatriate basketball people in Russia
American expatriate basketball people in Serbia
American sportspeople of Puerto Rican descent
Basketball players from Boston
BC Zenit Saint Petersburg players
Charlotte Hornets draft picks
KK Crvena zvezda players
Mexico City Capitanes players
Miami Heat players
Minnesota Timberwolves players
Olimpia Milano players
Orlando Magic players
People from Roxbury, Boston
Point guards
Portland Trail Blazers players
Puerto Rican men's basketball players
Sioux Falls Skyforce players
UConn Huskies men's basketball players
Washington Wizards players