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David Roddy

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David Michael Roddy(born March 27, 2001) is an American professionalbasketballplayer for theAtlanta Hawksof theNational Basketball Association(NBA). He playedcollege basketballfor theColorado State Rams.

David Roddy
Roddy withColorado Statein 2022
No. 8 – Atlanta Hawks
PositionSmall forward/power forward
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born(2001-03-27)March 27, 2001(age 23)
Apple Valley, Minnesota,U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High schoolBreck School
(Golden Valley, Minnesota)
CollegeColorado State(2019–2022)
NBA draft2022:1st round, 23rd overall pick
Selected by thePhiladelphia 76ers
Playing career2022–present
Career history
2022–2024Memphis Grizzlies
2022–2023→Memphis Hustle
2024Phoenix Suns
2024–presentAtlanta Hawks
Career highlights and awards
Statsat NBA.comEdit this at Wikidata
StatsatBasketball ReferenceEdit this at Wikidata

In high school, Roddy playedbasketball,football,andtrack and field,receiving Division I scholarship offers for the first two. He ultimately chose to play college basketball for Colorado State. With the Rams, he was named to the First-team All-Mountain Westin his sophomore and junior seasons, and was named theMountain West Player of the Yearin his junior season. He was drafted 23rd overall in the2022 NBA draftby thePhiladelphia 76ers,but was later traded to theMemphis Grizzlies.

High school career

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Roddy was a three-sport athlete atBreck SchoolinGolden Valley, Minnesota,competing in basketball,footballandtrack and field.[1]As a senior, he averaged 29.7 points and 16.6 rebounds per game for the basketball team. Roddy was an all-statequarterbackin football and won a Class A state title in thediscus.[2][3]He committed to play college basketball forColorado Stateover offers fromMinnesota,Northwestern,and otherNCAA Division Iprograms. Before committing to college basketball, Roddy also received football scholarship offers from multiple Division I programs.[4]

College career

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As a freshman, Roddy averaged 11.4 points and 5.6 rebounds per game for Colorado State.[5]On January 22, 2020, Roddy recorded a freshman season-high 26 points and eight rebounds in a 86–68 win overFresno State.[2]

As a sophomore, he averaged 15.9 points and 9.4 rebounds per game,[6]and was named first-team All-Mountain West.[7]On January 27, 2021, Roddy posted 27 points and 15 rebounds in a 78–56 victory overBoise State.[8]

Roddy had a career year as a junior during2021–22 season.He went 57.1% on field goals and 43.8% on three-pointers — up from 51.2% and 27.8% in 2020–21. He averaged 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.9 assists a game.[9]Roddy was named theMountain West Player of the Year,as well as being named first-team All-Mountain Westfor the second consecutive year.[10][11]Roddy led the Rams to their firstNCAA tournamentappearance since 2013 before declaring for the2022 NBA drafton March 30, 2022.[12]

Professional career

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Memphis Grizzlies (2022–2024)

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In the2022 NBA draft,Roddy was drafted 23rd overall by thePhiladelphia 76erson behalf of theMemphis Grizzliesas part of a trade that sent Roddy andDanny Greento the Grizzlies in exchange forDe'Anthony Melton.[13]On July 2, 2022, Roddy signed his rookie scale contract with the Grizzlies.[14]Roddy made his NBA debut on October 19, grabbing two rebounds in a 115–112 overtime win over theNew York Knicks.[15]On March 11, 2023, Roddy scored a career-high 24 points in a 112–108 win over theDallas Mavericks.[16]

Phoenix Suns (2024)

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On February 8, 2024, Roddy was traded to thePhoenix Sunsin a three-team trade involving theBrooklyn NetsalongsideRoyce O'Neale,sendingChimezie MetuandYuta Watanabeto Memphis andKeita Bates-DiopandJordan Goodwinto Brooklyn.[17]Roddy made his team debut six days later onValentine's Day,scoring 5 points and getting one rebound in 10 minutes of action in a 116–100 win over theDetroit Pistons.[18]

Atlanta Hawks (2024–present)

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On July 29, 2024, Roddy was traded to theAtlanta Hawksin exchange forE. J. Liddell.[19]

Career statistics

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Legend
GP Games played GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
FG% Field goalpercentage 3P% 3-point field goalpercentage FT% Free throwpercentage
RPG Reboundsper game APG Assistsper game SPG Stealsper game
BPG Blocksper game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

NBA

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Regular season

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2022–23 Memphis 70 4 18.0 .429 .307 .631 2.8 .8 .4 .3 6.7
2023–24 Memphis 48 13 23.2 .402 .301 .687 4.2 1.6 .5 .2 8.4
Phoenix 17 0 3.7 .435 .125 1.000 .6 .2 .1 .0 1.3
Career 135 17 18.0 .416 .301 .662 3.0 1.0 .4 .2 6.6

Playoffs

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2023 Memphis 6 0 12.6 .276 .300 1.000 2.8 .7 .0 .3 3.8
2024 Phoenix 2 0 1.4 — — — .0 .0 .0 .0 .0
Career 8 0 9.8 .276 .300 1.000 2.1 .5 .0 .3 2.9

College

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2019–20 Colorado State 32 19 25.6 .465 .195 .739 5.6 1.8 .6 .8 11.4
2020–21 Colorado State 28 26 31.5 .512 .278 .789 9.4 2.6 .9 .7 15.9
2021–22 Colorado State 31 31 32.9 .571 .438 .691 7.5 2.9 1.2 1.1 19.2
Career 91 76 29.9 .522 .319 .739 7.4 2.4 .9 .8 15.5

References

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  1. ^Long, Chris (June 6, 2019)."Three-sport star David Roddy wraps up stellar career at Breck".KSTP-TV.RetrievedFebruary 27,2021.[permanent dead link‍]
  2. ^abHerz, Eddie (January 28, 2020)."Physical prowess and intangibles distinguishing CSU's David Roddy as unique talent".Reporter-Herald.RetrievedFebruary 27,2021.
  3. ^Iozzo, Anthony (June 15, 2019)."Breck boys track and field: Roddy wins state title in discus, adds medal in shot put".Hometown Source.RetrievedFebruary 27,2021.
  4. ^Lytle, Kevin (November 9, 2018)."Two-sport star David Roddy from Minnesota commits to Colorado State University basketball team".Fort Collins Coloradoan.RetrievedFebruary 27,2021.
  5. ^Lytle, Kevin (January 6, 2021)."David Roddy's superstar turn raising Colorado State basketball's profile".Fort Collins Coloradoan.RetrievedFebruary 27,2021.
  6. ^"2020-21 Mountain West Men's Basketball Final Release".Mountain West Conference.April 30, 2021.RetrievedSeptember 5,2021.
  7. ^"Medved Named MW Coach of the Year By League's Media, Roddy First Team and Stevens Second Team".Colorado State Rams.March 8, 2021.RetrievedSeptember 5,2021.
  8. ^"Roddy scores 27 to carry Colorado St. past Boise St. 78-56".ESPN.Associated Press.January 28, 2021.RetrievedFebruary 27,2021.
  9. ^"David Roddy Stats".ESPN.RetrievedJune 23,2022.
  10. ^Lytle, Kevin (March 7, 2022)."Colorado State's David Roddy named Mountain West men's basketball Player of the Year".Fort Collins Coloradoan.RetrievedJune 23,2022.
  11. ^"Mountain West Reveals 2021-22 Men's Basketball All-Conference Teams"(Press release).Mountain West Conference.March 8, 2022.RetrievedMarch 8,2022.
  12. ^Givony, Jonathan (March 30, 2022)."Colorado State's David Roddy declares for NBA draft, but will keep option to return to school open".RetrievedMarch 30,2022.
  13. ^"Memphis Grizzlies trade De'Anthony Melton to 76ers for 23rd pick, selects David Roddy".June 23, 2022. Archived fromthe originalon November 28, 2022.RetrievedJune 23,2022.
  14. ^"Memphis Grizzlies sign 2022 first round draft picks Jake Laravia and David Roddy".NBA.RetrievedFebruary 5,2023.
  15. ^"MORANT'S 34 POINTS LEAD GRIZZLIES TO OT WIN OVER KNICKS".NBA.com.RetrievedFebruary 5,2023.
  16. ^"Roddy's career night rallies Grizzlies past shorthanded Mavs".theScore.com.Associated Press. March 12, 2023.RetrievedMarch 12,2023.
  17. ^"SUNS ACQUIRE ROYCE O'NEALE AND DAVID RODDY IN THREE-TEAM TRADE WITH BROOKLYN AND MEMPHIS".NBA.com.February 8, 2024.RetrievedFebruary 8,2024.
  18. ^"Pistons vs Suns, February 14, 2024".
  19. ^"Atlanta Hawks Acquire Forward David Roddy".NBA.com.July 29, 2024.RetrievedJuly 29,2024.
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