Steve Novak
Encyclopedia
Steve Novak is an American
professional basketball
player who last played with the San Antonio Spurs
of the National Basketball Association
. He is listed as 6'10", 240 lbs. He played college basketball
in the NCAA
at Marquette University
. Novak splits time at both small forward
and power forward
.
in Brown Deer
, Wisconsin
. As a junior, Steve averaged 22.2 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 3.4 blocked shots per game. During his senior season, Novak averaged 20.6 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game. Throughout his high school basketball career, he earned four letters
. In 2002 Novak was named the Wisconsin
High School Boys Basketball Player of the Year.
career at Marquette University
in 2002–2003. He saw action in all 33 games and averaged 6.7 points per game. He wore jersey number 20. He also shot 50.5% from the three-point line. As a freshman
, Novak played in the Final Four
, alongside current NBA players Dwyane Wade
and Travis Diener
.
Novak started 29 of the 32 games in the 2003–2004 season. He averaged 12.1 points per game along with 4.6 rebounds per game. Novak also shot 91.2% from the free throw line.
During the 2004–2005 season, Novak started 29 of the 31 games. He improved his average to 13.3 points per game and also was third on the team with 4.1 rebounds per game.
The 2005–2006 season saw an overall improvement in Novak's game. He led the team in points per game by averaging 17.5. In addition to this he averaged 5.9 rebounds per game and shot 97.4% from the foul line. Novak's top performances included a 41 point, 16 rebound effort in Marquette's 94–79 upset of then #2 UConn in Marquette's inaugural Big East contest, and a game-winning 18-foot jumper with 1.1 seconds left to cap a 27-point effort in a 67–65 victory over the Notre Dame
.
In March 2006 Novak competed and won the ESPN
college three-point shooting contest at Hinkle Field House in Indianapolis
, Indiana.
He graduated with a BA in Communication studies
from Marquette University
where he met his wife, Christina.
in the NBA Draft
with the 32nd overall pick (2nd pick in 2nd round). Novak ended his rookie season (2006–07) with averages of 1.5 points and 0.7 rebounds in 5.5 minutes per game. He was not active on the Houston Rockets' playoff roster.
For the 2007–08 season, Novak began playing with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers
, a NBA Development League
team. On December 16, 2007, the Rockets recalled him from the Development League, where he had spent a month.
In 2008 the Rockets traded him to the Los Angeles Clippers
for the option to exchange second-round picks in the 2011 NBA Draft
.
On February 13th, 2008, Novak scored a game winning 3-pointer vs. the Sacramento Kings
to win the game 87-89 with 2.5 seconds left, keeping the Rockets' historic 22-game winning streak alive. It was his only basket of the game.
On March 15, 2009, Novak hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to beat the New Jersey Nets
, 107–105.
On September 22, 2010, Novak signed a free agent deal with the Dallas Mavericks
. On January 5, 2011, Novak was released by the Dallas Mavericks.
On February 4, 2011, Novak was acquired by the Reno Bighorns of the NBA Development League, but only three days later he was called-up by the San Antonio Spurs
on a 10-day contract. On March 4th, 2011, the Spurs signed Novak for the rest of the season.
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Houston
| 35 || 1 || 5.5 || .360 || .333 || 1.000 || .7 || .2 || .1 || .0 || 1.5
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Houston
| 35 || 0 || 7.5 || .480 || .479 || .750 || 1.0 || .2 || .1 || .1 || 3.9
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
| align="left" | L.A. Clippers
| 71 || 3 || 16.4 || .444 || .416 || .913 || 1.8 || .6 || .3 || .1 || 6.9
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
| align="left" | L.A. Clippers
| 54 || 0 || 6.7 || .389 || .310 || .778 || .6 || .1 || .1 || .0 || 2.1
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
| align="left" | Dallas
| 7 || 0 || 2.6 || .500 || .750 || .000 || .7 || .0 || .0 || .0 || 1.6
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
| align="left" | San Antonio
| 23 || 0 || 8.6 || .525 || .548 || 1.000 || 1.0 || .1 || .0 || .2 || 4.0
|-class="sortbottom"
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 225 || 4 || 9.7 || .443 || .417 || .891 || 1.1 || .3 || .2 || .1 || 4.0
| align="left" | 2008
| align="left" | Houston
| 3 || 0 || 7.0 || .750 || .667 || .000 || .7 || .0 || .0 || .3 || 2.7
|-
| align="left" | 2011
| align="left" | San Antonio
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|-class="sortbottom"
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 4 || 0 || 6.8 || .750 || .667 || .000 || .8 || .0 || .0 || .3 || 2.8
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 who last played with the San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. They are part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ....
of the National Basketball Association
National Basketball Association
The National Basketball Association is the pre-eminent men's professional basketball league in North America. It consists of thirty franchised member clubs, of which twenty-nine are located in the United States and one in Canada...
. He is listed as 6'10", 240 lbs. He played college basketball
College basketball
College basketball most often refers to the USA basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Basketball in the NCAA is divided into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III....
in the NCAA
National Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States...
at Marquette University
Marquette University
Marquette University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit, Roman Catholic university located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1881, the school is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities...
. Novak splits time at both small forward
Small forward
The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall...
and 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...
.
High school career
Novak attended Brown Deer High SchoolBrown Deer High School
Brown Deer High School is a high school on North 60th Street, Brown Deer, Wisconsin, USA. It serves about 700 students in grades 9 through 12.-Sports:...
in Brown Deer
Brown Deer, Wisconsin
Brown Deer is a village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a suburb of Milwaukee. The population was 11,999 at the 2010 census...
, Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
. As a junior, Steve averaged 22.2 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 3.4 blocked shots per game. During his senior season, Novak averaged 20.6 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game. Throughout his high school basketball career, he earned four letters
Varsity letter
A varsity letter is an award earned in the United States for excellence in school activities. A varsity letter signifies that its winner was a qualified varsity team member, awarded after a certain standard was met.- Description :...
. In 2002 Novak was named the Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
High School Boys Basketball Player of the Year.
College career
Novak began his college basketballCollege basketball
College basketball most often refers to the USA basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Basketball in the NCAA is divided into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III....
career at Marquette University
Marquette University
Marquette University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit, Roman Catholic university located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1881, the school is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities...
in 2002–2003. He saw action in all 33 games and averaged 6.7 points per game. He wore jersey number 20. He also shot 50.5% from the three-point line. As a freshman
Freshman
A freshman or fresher is a first-year student in secondary school, high school, or college. The term first year can also be used as a noun, to describe the students themselves A freshman (US) or fresher (UK, India) (or sometimes fish, freshie, fresher; slang plural frosh or freshmeat) is a...
, Novak played in the Final Four
Final four
Final Four isa sports term that is commonly applied to the last four teams remaining in a playoff tournament, most notably NCAA Division I college basketball tournaments. The term usually refers to the four teams who compete in the two games of a single-elimination tournament's semi-final round...
, alongside current NBA players Dwyane Wade
Dwyane Wade
Dwyane Tyrone Wade, Jr. nicknamed Flash or D-Wade, is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat. Awarded 2006 Sportsman of the Year by Sports Illustrated, Wade has established himself as one of the most well-known and popular players in the league...
and Travis Diener
Travis Diener
Travis Lyle Diener is an American professional basketball player who used to play in the NBA. In August 2010, he was signed by Dinamo Sassari .-Biography:...
.
Novak started 29 of the 32 games in the 2003–2004 season. He averaged 12.1 points per game along with 4.6 rebounds per game. Novak also shot 91.2% from the free throw line.
During the 2004–2005 season, Novak started 29 of the 31 games. He improved his average to 13.3 points per game and also was third on the team with 4.1 rebounds per game.
The 2005–2006 season saw an overall improvement in Novak's game. He led the team in points per game by averaging 17.5. In addition to this he averaged 5.9 rebounds per game and shot 97.4% from the foul line. Novak's top performances included a 41 point, 16 rebound effort in Marquette's 94–79 upset of then #2 UConn in Marquette's inaugural Big East contest, and a game-winning 18-foot jumper with 1.1 seconds left to cap a 27-point effort in a 67–65 victory over the Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame du Lac is a Catholic research university located in Notre Dame, an unincorporated community north of the city of South Bend, in St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States...
.
In March 2006 Novak competed and won the ESPN
ESPN
Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming....
college three-point shooting contest at Hinkle Field House in Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
, Indiana.
He graduated with a BA in Communication studies
Communication studies
Communication Studies is an academic field that deals with processes of communication, commonly defined as the sharing of symbols over distances in space and time. Hence, communication studies encompasses a wide range of topics and contexts ranging from face-to-face conversation to speeches to mass...
from Marquette University
Marquette University
Marquette University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit, Roman Catholic university located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1881, the school is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities...
where he met his wife, Christina.
Pro career
On June 28, 2006, he was selected by the Houston RocketsHouston Rockets
The Houston Rockets are an American professional basketball team based in Houston, Texas. The team plays in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1967, and played in San Diego, California for four years, before being...
in the NBA Draft
2006 NBA Draft
The 2006 NBA Draft was held on June 28, 2006 at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City and was broadcast in the United States on ESPN. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball players and other eligible players,...
with the 32nd overall pick (2nd pick in 2nd round). Novak ended his rookie season (2006–07) with averages of 1.5 points and 0.7 rebounds in 5.5 minutes per game. He was not active on the Houston Rockets' playoff roster.
For the 2007–08 season, Novak began playing with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers
Rio Grande Valley Vipers
The Rio Grande Valley Vipers are a 2007-08 expansion team in the NBA Development League. They play their home games at the State Farm Arena, in Hidalgo, Texas....
, a NBA Development League
NBA Development League
The NBA Development League, or NBA D-League, is the National Basketball Association's official minor league basketball organization. Known until summer 2005 as the National Basketball Development League , the NBA D-League started with eight teams in the fall of 2001...
team. On December 16, 2007, the Rockets recalled him from the Development League, where he had spent a month.
In 2008 the Rockets traded him to the Los Angeles Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
for the option to exchange second-round picks in the 2011 NBA Draft
2011 NBA Draft
The 2011 NBA Draft was held on June 23, 2011 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The draft started at 7:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time , and was broadcast in the United States on ESPN. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S. college basketball...
.
On February 13th, 2008, Novak scored a game winning 3-pointer vs. 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...
to win the game 87-89 with 2.5 seconds left, keeping the Rockets' historic 22-game winning streak alive. It was his only basket of the game.
On March 15, 2009, Novak hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to beat 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...
, 107–105.
On September 22, 2010, Novak signed a free agent deal with the Dallas Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks are a professional basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association , and the reigning NBA champions, having defeated the Miami Heat in the 2011 NBA Finals.According to a 2011...
. On January 5, 2011, Novak was released by the Dallas Mavericks.
On February 4, 2011, Novak was acquired by the Reno Bighorns of the NBA Development League, but only three days later he was called-up by the San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. They are part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ....
on a 10-day contract. On March 4th, 2011, the Spurs signed Novak for the rest of the season.
Achievements and awards
- 2001–02 – GatoradeGatoradeGatorade is a brand of sports-themed food and beverage products, built around its signature product: a line of sports drinks. Gatorade is currently manufactured by PepsiCo, distributed in over 80 countries...
WisconsinWisconsinWisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
High School Boys Basketball Player of the Year - 2002–03 – Conference USAConference USAConference USA, officially abbreviated C-USA, is a college athletic conference whose member institutions are located within the Southern United States. The conference participates in the NCAA's Division I in all sports...
All-Freshman Team - 2002–03 – Conference USA Sixth Man of the Year
- 2004 – NITNational Invitation TournamentThe National Invitation Tournament is a men's college basketball tournament operated by the National Collegiate Athletic Association. There are two NIT events each season. The first, played in November and known as the Dick's Sporting Goods NIT Season Tip-Off , was founded in 1985...
All-Star Team - 2005–06 – Big East All ConferenceBig East ConferenceThe Big East Conference is a collegiate athletics conference consisting of sixteen universities in the eastern half of the United States. The conference's 17 members participate in 24 NCAA sports...
First Team Unanimous Selection - 2005–06 – NCAANational Collegiate Athletic AssociationThe National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States...
3-Point Shootout Winner - 2005–06 – Number 20 retired at Brown Deer High SchoolBrown Deer High SchoolBrown Deer High School is a high school on North 60th Street, Brown Deer, Wisconsin, USA. It serves about 700 students in grades 9 through 12.-Sports:...
- Holds MarquetteMarquette UniversityMarquette University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit, Roman Catholic university located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1881, the school is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities...
career mark for three-point field goals made (354) - Holds Marquette record with 68 consecutive free throws made
Regular season
|-| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Houston
Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets are an American professional basketball team based in Houston, Texas. The team plays in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1967, and played in San Diego, California for four years, before being...
| 35 || 1 || 5.5 || .360 || .333 || 1.000 || .7 || .2 || .1 || .0 || 1.5
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Houston
| 35 || 0 || 7.5 || .480 || .479 || .750 || 1.0 || .2 || .1 || .1 || 3.9
|-
| 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" | L.A. Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
| 71 || 3 || 16.4 || .444 || .416 || .913 || 1.8 || .6 || .3 || .1 || 6.9
|-
| 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" | L.A. Clippers
| 54 || 0 || 6.7 || .389 || .310 || .778 || .6 || .1 || .1 || .0 || 2.1
|-
| 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" | Dallas
Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks are a professional basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association , and the reigning NBA champions, having defeated the Miami Heat in the 2011 NBA Finals.According to a 2011...
| 7 || 0 || 2.6 || .500 || .750 || .000 || .7 || .0 || .0 || .0 || 1.6
|-
| 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" | San Antonio
San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. They are part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ....
| 23 || 0 || 8.6 || .525 || .548 || 1.000 || 1.0 || .1 || .0 || .2 || 4.0
|-class="sortbottom"
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 225 || 4 || 9.7 || .443 || .417 || .891 || 1.1 || .3 || .2 || .1 || 4.0
Playoffs
|-| align="left" | 2008
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" | Houston
Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets are an American professional basketball team based in Houston, Texas. The team plays in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1967, and played in San Diego, California for four years, before being...
| 3 || 0 || 7.0 || .750 || .667 || .000 || .7 || .0 || .0 || .3 || 2.7
|-
| align="left" | 2011
2011 NBA Playoffs
The 2011 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2010–11 season. Eight teams from each of the league's two conferences qualified for the playoffs, all seeded 1 to 8 in a tournament bracket, with all rounds in a best-of-seven format. The 2011 NBA Playoffs began on...
| align="left" | San Antonio
San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. They are part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ....
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|-class="sortbottom"
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| 4 || 0 || 6.8 || .750 || .667 || .000 || .8 || .0 || .0 || .3 || 2.8
External links
- ESPN Player Card
- Sports Illustrated Player Page
- ClutchFans.net Steve Novak Profile – Houston Rocket Fan Site