Dominic McGuire
Encyclopedia
Dominic McGuire is an American
professional basketball
player. He is a 6'8" and 210 pound forward.
in San Diego, subsequently attending the University of California, Berkeley
. He transferred to California State University, Fresno
after his sophomore year as the fourth-leading scorer for the Golden Bears in 2004–05.
by the Washington Wizards
.
On August 13, 2007, McGuire signed a 3-year deal with the Washington Wizards
.
On April 16, 2008, McGuire got his first start in his NBA career, against the Orlando Magic
.
On February 18, 2010, he was traded to the Sacramento Kings
for a protected 2010 2nd round draft
pick.
On July 22, 2010, he signed with the Charlotte Bobcats
. On February 24, 2011, McGuire was waived by the Bobcats following a trade between the Bobcats and Portland Trail Blazers
. However, he was re-signed on March 3, 2011.
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Washington
| 70 || 1 || 9.9 || .379 || .167 || .438 || 2.0 || .6 || .3 || .4 || 1.3
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
| align="left" | Washington
| 79 || 57 || 26.2 || .432 || .500 || .725 || 5.4 || 2.5 || .8 || .9 || 4.5
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
| align="left" | Washington
| 41 || 0 || 5.9 || .375 || .000 || .000 || 1.5 || .2 || .1 || .1 || .7
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
| align="left" | Sacramento
| 10 || 2 || 6.7 || .333 || .000 || .000 || 1.8 || .3 || .1 || .1 || .8
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
| align="left" | Charlotte
| 52 || 8 || 14.6 || .396 || .000 || .769 || 3.8 || .8 || .2 || .6 || 3.3
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 252 || 68 || 15.2 || .408 || .250 || .656 || 3.4 || 1.2 || .4 || .5 || 2.6
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Washington
| 3 || 0 || 5.0 || .000 || .000 || .500 || 1.0 || .3 || .3 || .3 || .3
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 3 || 0 || 5.0 || .000 || .000 || .500 || 1.0 || .3 || .3 || .3 || .3
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player. He is a 6'8" and 210 pound forward.
High school and college career
McGuire prepped at Lincoln High SchoolAbraham Lincoln High School (San Diego)
Abraham Lincoln High School , is an urban public high school in San Diego, California. It is part of the San Diego Unified School District. It serves approximately 2100-2700 students in grades 9-12 in the American K-12 education system...
in San Diego, subsequently attending the University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
The University of California, Berkeley , is a teaching and research university established in 1868 and located in Berkeley, California, USA...
. He transferred to California State University, Fresno
California State University, Fresno
California State University, Fresno, often referred to as Fresno State University and synonymously known in athletics as Fresno State , is one of the leading campuses of the California State University system, located at the northeast edge of Fresno, California, USA.The campus sits at the foot of...
after his sophomore year as the fourth-leading scorer for the Golden Bears in 2004–05.
Pro career
McGuire was selected in the second round (47th overall) of the 2007 NBA Draft2007 NBA Draft
The 2007 NBA Draft was held on June 28, 2007 at the WaMu Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. It was broadcast on television in 115 countries. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S...
by the Washington Wizards
Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., previously known as Washington Bullets. They play in the National Basketball Association .-Early years:...
.
On August 13, 2007, McGuire signed a 3-year deal with the Washington Wizards
Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., previously known as Washington Bullets. They play in the National Basketball Association .-Early years:...
.
On April 16, 2008, McGuire got his first start in his NBA career, against the Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic
The Orlando Magic is a professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association and are currently coached by Stan Van Gundy...
.
On February 18, 2010, he was traded to the Sacramento Kings
Sacramento Kings
The Sacramento Kings are a professional basketball team based in Sacramento, California, United States. They are currently members of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
for a protected 2010 2nd round draft
2010 NBA Draft
The 2010 NBA Draft was held on June 24, 2010 at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. The draft, which started at 7:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time , was broadcast in the United States on ESPN. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur...
pick.
On July 22, 2010, he signed with the Charlotte Bobcats
Charlotte Bobcats
The Charlotte Bobcats is a professional basketball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association. The Bobcats were established in 2004 as an expansion team, two seasons after Charlotte's previous NBA...
. On February 24, 2011, McGuire was waived by the Bobcats following a trade between the Bobcats and Portland Trail Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the...
. However, he was re-signed on March 3, 2011.
Regular season
|-| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Washington
Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., previously known as Washington Bullets. They play in the National Basketball Association .-Early years:...
| 70 || 1 || 9.9 || .379 || .167 || .438 || 2.0 || .6 || .3 || .4 || 1.3
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
2008–09 NBA season
The 2008–09 NBA season was the 63rd season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, and ended on Wednesday, April 15, 2009...
| align="left" | Washington
| 79 || 57 || 26.2 || .432 || .500 || .725 || 5.4 || 2.5 || .8 || .9 || 4.5
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
2009–10 NBA season
The 2009–10 NBA season was the 64th season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, and ended on Wednesday, April 14, 2010....
| align="left" | Washington
| 41 || 0 || 5.9 || .375 || .000 || .000 || 1.5 || .2 || .1 || .1 || .7
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
| align="left" | Sacramento
Sacramento Kings
The Sacramento Kings are a professional basketball team based in Sacramento, California, United States. They are currently members of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
| 10 || 2 || 6.7 || .333 || .000 || .000 || 1.8 || .3 || .1 || .1 || .8
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
2010–11 NBA season
The 2010–11 NBA season was the 65th season of the National Basketball Association . The 2011 NBA All-Star Game was played on February 20, 2011 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat in six games, 4 games to 2, to win their first NBA title, and...
| align="left" | Charlotte
Charlotte Bobcats
The Charlotte Bobcats is a professional basketball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association. The Bobcats were established in 2004 as an expansion team, two seasons after Charlotte's previous NBA...
| 52 || 8 || 14.6 || .396 || .000 || .769 || 3.8 || .8 || .2 || .6 || 3.3
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 252 || 68 || 15.2 || .408 || .250 || .656 || 3.4 || 1.2 || .4 || .5 || 2.6
Playoffs
|-| align="left" | 2007–08
2008 NBA Playoffs
The 2008 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2007–08 season which ended with the Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics defeating the Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers 4–2....
| align="left" | Washington
Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., previously known as Washington Bullets. They play in the National Basketball Association .-Early years:...
| 3 || 0 || 5.0 || .000 || .000 || .500 || 1.0 || .3 || .3 || .3 || .3
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 3 || 0 || 5.0 || .000 || .000 || .500 || 1.0 || .3 || .3 || .3 || .3
Career highs
- Points: 16 @ Philadelphia 01/30/09
- Rebounds: 17 @ Atlanta 12/17/10
- Assists: 9 vs. Atlanta 03/02/09
- Steals: 4 vs. Phoenix 01/26/09
- Blocks: 4 2 times