Isaiah Rider
American basketball player (born 1971) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Isaiah Rider Jr., nicknamed J.R. (born March 12, 1971), is an American former professional basketball player who played nine seasons in the NBA.
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Personal information | |
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Born | (1971-03-12) March 12, 1971 (age 53) Oakland, California, U.S. |
Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
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High school | Encinal (Alameda, California) |
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NBA draft | 1993: 1st round, 5th overall pick |
Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves | |
Playing career | 1993–2001 |
Position | Shooting guard |
Number | 34, 7 |
Career history | |
1993–1996 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
1996–1999 | Portland Trail Blazers |
1999–2000 | Atlanta Hawks |
2000–2001 | Los Angeles Lakers |
2001 | Denver Nuggets |
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Career NBA statistics | |
Points | 9,405 (16.7 ppg) |
Rebounds | 2,166 (3.8 rpg) |
Assists | 1,535 (2.7 apg) |
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Rider was born in Oakland, California, and was raised in nearby Alameda. He starred in both baseball and basketball at Encinal High School before going on to a college career with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), and a professional career in the National Basketball Association.