Ryan Anderson (basketball)
Encyclopedia
Ryan James Anderson is an American
professional basketball
player for the Orlando Magic
. Anderson previously played the power forward
position at California
.
On April 3, 2008, Anderson declared himself eligible for the 2008 NBA Draft
. He did not take an agent, leaving himself the option to return to Cal if he withdrew his name from the draft before June 16.
On June 26, 2008 Anderson was drafted #21 overall by the New Jersey Nets
in the first round of the NBA Draft
.
in El Dorado Hills, California
. In 2005, Anderson helped lead the Trojans to the Division II California State Championship, defeating Mater Dei High School
. The game was held at Arco Arena in Sacramento, CA
, Brook Lopez
and Robin Lopez
). Although California failed to reach the NCAA men's basketball tournament, they did receive a National Invitational Tournament bid.
by the New Jersey Nets
. He made his debut on October 29, 2008, during the Nets 95–85 win against the Washington Wizards
. Towards the beginning of March he managed to earn the starting power forward spot.
On June 25, 2009, he was traded to the Orlando Magic
along with Vince Carter
in exchange for Rafer Alston
, Tony Battie
and Courtney Lee
. On October 27, 2009, the Orlando Magic picked up Anderson's contract option for the 2010-11 season. http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orl-orlando-magic-ryan-anderson-contract-102609,0,4584315.story Anderson began the 2009-10 NBA season as the starting power forward for the Magic, replacing a suspended Rashard Lewis
.
| align="left" | 2008–09
| align="left" | New Jersey
| 66 || 30 || 19.9 || .393 || .365 || .845 || 4.7 || .8 || .7 || .3 || 7.4
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
| align="left" | Orlando
| 63 || 6 || 14.5 || .436 || .370 || .866 || 3.2 || .6 || .4 || .2 || 7.7
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
| align="left" | Orlando
| 64 || 14 || 22.1 || .430 || .393 || .812 || 5.5 || .8 || .5 || .6 || 10.6
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 193 || 50 || 18.8 || .420 || .379 || .838 || 4.5 || .7 || .5 || .4 || 8.6
| align="left" | 2009–10
| align="left" | Orlando
| 9 || 0 || 9.9 || .310 || .286 || 1.000 || 3.4 || .3 || .2 || .2 || 2.6
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 9 || 0 || 9.9 || .310 || .286 || 1.000 || 3.4 || .3 || .2 || .2 || 2.6
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 for 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...
. Anderson previously played the power forward
Power forward (basketball)
Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low...
position at California
University of California, Berkeley
The University of California, Berkeley , is a teaching and research university established in 1868 and located in Berkeley, California, USA...
.
On April 3, 2008, Anderson declared himself eligible for the 2008 NBA Draft
2008 NBA Draft
The 2008 NBA Draft was held on June 26, 2008 at the Washington Mutual Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible players, including...
. He did not take an agent, leaving himself the option to return to Cal if he withdrew his name from the draft before June 16.
On June 26, 2008 Anderson was drafted #21 overall by the New Jersey Nets
New Jersey Nets
The New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
in the first round of the NBA Draft
2008 NBA Draft
The 2008 NBA Draft was held on June 26, 2008 at the Washington Mutual Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible players, including...
.
High school
Ryan Anderson attended Oak Ridge High SchoolOak Ridge High School (El Dorado Hills, California)
Oak Ridge High School is a public high school located 20 miles east of Sacramento, California in rapidly growing El Dorado Hills. It is part of the El Dorado Union High School District...
in El Dorado Hills, California
El Dorado Hills, California
El Dorado Hills is an unincorporated census-designated place located in El Dorado County, California, east of the state capital of Sacramento. The population was 42,108 at the 2010 census, up from 18,016 at the 2000 census...
. In 2005, Anderson helped lead the Trojans to the Division II California State Championship, defeating Mater Dei High School
Mater Dei High School (Santa Ana, California)
Mater Dei High School is a private, Catholic, co-educational secondary school in Santa Ana, California. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange. With an enrollment of 2,100 students Mater Dei High School is one of the largest Catholic high schools in the United States...
. The game was held at Arco Arena in Sacramento, CA
College
In college, Anderson emerged as the University of California at Berkeley's best player, and he led the Pacific-10 Conference in scoring in the 2007–2008 season, averaging 21.6 points per game (more than fellow Pac-10 first rounders O.J. Mayo, Kevin LoveKevin Love
Kevin Love, born in Des Moines, Iowa, is a former NASCAR driver. He ran five races in the 2004 Craftsman Truck Series season, all for Fiddleback Racing....
, Brook Lopez
Brook Lopez
Brook Lopez is a 7'0" American basketball center who plays for the New Jersey Nets of the NBA. He is the twin brother of fellow basketball player Robin Lopez...
and Robin Lopez
Robin Lopez
Robin Byron Lopez is an American professional basketball player. On June 26, 2008 he was drafted by the NBA's Phoenix Suns as the 15th overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft...
). Although California failed to reach the NCAA men's basketball tournament, they did receive a National Invitational Tournament bid.
NBA
Anderson was selected 21st overall in the 2008 NBA Draft2008 NBA Draft
The 2008 NBA Draft was held on June 26, 2008 at the Washington Mutual Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible players, including...
by the New Jersey Nets
New Jersey Nets
The New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
. He made his debut on October 29, 2008, during the Nets 95–85 win against 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:...
. Towards the beginning of March he managed to earn the starting power forward spot.
On June 25, 2009, he was traded to 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...
along with Vince Carter
Vince Carter
Vincent Lamar "Vince" Carter is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns. He is a shooting guard who can also play small forward....
in exchange for Rafer Alston
Rafer Alston
Rafer Jamel Alston is an American former professional basketball player who last played with Zhejiang Guangsha of the Chinese Basketball Association. He previously played for six NBA teams...
, Tony Battie
Tony Battie
Demetrius Antonio Battie is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Philadelphia 76ers.-High school and college career:...
and Courtney Lee
Courtney Lee
Courtney Lee is an American basketball player for the Houston Rockets of the NBA. He was drafted by the Orlando Magic with the 22nd pick overall in the 2008 NBA Draft...
. On October 27, 2009, the Orlando Magic picked up Anderson's contract option for the 2010-11 season. http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orl-orlando-magic-ryan-anderson-contract-102609,0,4584315.story Anderson began the 2009-10 NBA season as the starting power forward for the Magic, replacing a suspended Rashard Lewis
Rashard Lewis
Rashard Quovon Lewis is an American professional basketball player, currently with the NBA's Washington Wizards as a small forward and a power forward.-Seattle SuperSonics:...
.
Regular season
|-| 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" | New Jersey
New Jersey Nets
The New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
| 66 || 30 || 19.9 || .393 || .365 || .845 || 4.7 || .8 || .7 || .3 || 7.4
|-
| 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" | Orlando
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...
| 63 || 6 || 14.5 || .436 || .370 || .866 || 3.2 || .6 || .4 || .2 || 7.7
|-
| 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" | Orlando
| 64 || 14 || 22.1 || .430 || .393 || .812 || 5.5 || .8 || .5 || .6 || 10.6
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 193 || 50 || 18.8 || .420 || .379 || .838 || 4.5 || .7 || .5 || .4 || 8.6
Playoffs
|-| align="left" | 2009–10
2010 NBA Playoffs
The 2010 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2009–10 season. The playoffs started on April 17, 2010 with ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, and NBA TV broadcasting the games in the United States...
| align="left" | Orlando
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...
| 9 || 0 || 9.9 || .310 || .286 || 1.000 || 3.4 || .3 || .2 || .2 || 2.6
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 9 || 0 || 9.9 || .310 || .286 || 1.000 || 3.4 || .3 || .2 || .2 || 2.6