Greg Monroe
New Orleans Pelicans | |
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Position | Player development coach |
League | NBA |
Personal information | |
Born | Baton Rouge, Louisiana,U.S. | June 4, 1990
Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
Listed weight | 260 lb (118 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Helen Cox(Harvey, Louisiana) |
College | Georgetown(2008–2010) |
NBA draft | 2010:1st round, 7th overall pick |
Selected by theDetroit Pistons | |
Playing career | 2010–2023 |
Position | Power forward/center |
Number | 10, 15, 14, 55 |
Career history | |
2010–2015 | Detroit Pistons |
2015–2017 | Milwaukee Bucks |
2017–2018 | Phoenix Suns |
2018 | Boston Celtics |
2018–2019 | Toronto Raptors |
2019 | Boston Celtics |
2019 | Philadelphia 76ers |
2019–2020 | Bayern Munich |
2020–2021 | Khimki Moscow |
2021 | Capital City Go-Go |
2021–2022 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
2022 | Washington Wizards |
2022 | Capital City Go-Go |
2022 | Milwaukee Bucks |
2022 | Utah Jazz |
2022 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
2022–2023 | Shanxi Loongs |
2023 | Osos de Manatí |
2023 | Sichuan Blue Whales |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com |
Gregory Keith Monroe Jr.(born June 4, 1990) is an American former professionalbasketballplayer who is a player development coach for theNew Orleans Pelicansof theNational Basketball Association(NBA). He was drafted by theDetroit Pistonsin the2010 NBA draftwith the seventh overall pick and became the last Pistons player to wear the number 10 jersey, as the Pistons retired the number forDennis Rodmanin 2011.[1]In his freshman season atGeorgetown University,Monroe was named Big East Rookie of the Year.
High school career
[edit]Monroe attendedHelen Cox High SchoolinHarvey, Louisiana.As a senior in 2007–08, he was named a McDonald's All-American and earnedParadeAll-Americafirst team honors after averaging 21.0 points and 14.0 rebounds per game.[2]
Considered a five-star recruit byRivals.com,Monroe was listed as the No. 1 power forward and the No. 8 player in the nation in 2008.[3]
College career
[edit]Freshman season (2008–2009)
[edit]In his freshman season atGeorgetown,Monroe was named theBig East Rookie of the Yearand earned Big East All-Rookie team andCBSSports.comNCAA Freshman All-American first team honors. In 31 games, he averaged 12.7 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.8 steals, and 1.5 blocks in 30.9 minutes per game.[2]
Sophomore season (2009–2010)
[edit]In his sophomore season, Monroe was named to the All-Big East first team, Big East All-Tournament team, USBWA All-District II team, NABC Division I All-District 5 first team, AP NCAA All-America third team and NABC Division I All-America third team. In 34 games, he averaged 16.1 points, 9.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.5 blocks in 34.2 minutes per game.[4]
On April 17, 2010, Monroe declared for the NBA draft, foregoing his final two years of college eligibility.[5]
Professional career
[edit]Detroit Pistons (2010–2015)
[edit]Monroe was selected with the seventh overall pick in the first round of the2010 NBA draftby theDetroit Pistons.On July 6, 2010, he signed with the Pistons.[6]
Monroe made his NBA regular season debut on October 30, 2010 against theChicago Bulls.He came off the bench to score 2 points and 3 rebounds in 7 minutes. After coming off the bench for the first month of the season, Monroe made his first career start on December 10, 2010 against theMinnesota Timberwolves.In this game, Monroe recorded eight points, fifteen rebounds, and a block in 35 minutes of action. Despite a slow start to the season, Monroe's production increased in 2011 as he became a solid scorer and rebounder for the rebuilding Pistons. On February 23, 2011, against theIndiana Pacers,Monroe had his best game of the season with 27 points and 12 rebounds on 11–17 shooting.
On May 4, 2011, Monroe placed sixth in NBA Rookie of the Year voting totals, finishing closely behindGary NealofSan Antonio.[7]
During the2011–12 season,Monroe played in and started all of Detroit's 66 games. On February 8, 2012, he was selected to play in theNBA All-Star Weekend Rising Stars Challenge.Monroe and teammateBrandon Knightwere both selected for TeamShaq,despite them being drafted in different years.
During the2013–14 season,Monroe recorded his third consecutive season with 1,000-plus points and 600-plus rebounds, joiningGrant Hillas the only Pistons to do so since1994–95.[8]
On June 30, 2014, the Pistons tendered a one-yearqualifying offerto make Monroe a restricted free agent.[9]On September 8, 2014, it was announced Monroe signed the Pistons' qualifying offer, thus making him an unrestricted free agent in 2015.[10]The next day, the NBA suspended Monroe without pay for the first two games of the 2014–15 season for driving while visibly impaired in February 2014.[11]On December 3, 2014, he scored a season-high 29 points in a 102–109 overtime loss to the Boston Celtics.[12]On April 8, 2015, he returned to action after missing 11 games with a knee injury to record 19 points and 10 rebounds in another loss to the Celtics.[13]
Milwaukee Bucks (2015–2017)
[edit]On July 9, 2015, Monroe signed a three-year, $50 million contract with theMilwaukee Bucks.[14][15]He made his debut for the Bucks in their season opener on October 28, 2015, recording 22 points and 14 rebounds in a 122–97 loss to theNew York Knicks.[16]Between February 9 and March 7, 2016, Monroe had a 12-game bench stint as head coachJason Kiddtinkered with his line-up. In his first game coming off the bench, he recorded a season-high 29 points and 12 rebounds in a 112–111 win over theBoston Celtics.[17]Monroe returned to the starting line-up on March 9 for the Bucks' game against theMiami Heat.[18]
Monroe was assigned a permanent bench role for the Bucks in 2016–17 by Kidd. On January 25, 2017, he led the Bucks with a season-high 28 points in a 114–109 loss to thePhiladelphia 76ers.[19]
Phoenix Suns (2017–2018)
[edit]On November 7, 2017, Monroe was traded, along with the rights to a protected future first-round pick and a 2018 protected second-round pick, to thePhoenix Sunsin exchange forEric Bledsoe.[20]He was dealing with a left calf strain upon arriving in Phoenix.[21]He made his debut for the Suns on November 16, 2017, recording 20 points and 11 rebounds in 26 minutes as a starter in a 142–116 loss to theHouston Rockets.[21]Monroe played amid speculation that he could be traded or have his contract bought out.[21]Six days later, he had 22 points and 15 rebounds in a 113–107 overtime loss to his former team, the Milwaukee Bucks.[22]On January 24, 2018, he had 16 points and a season-high 17 rebounds in a 116–101 loss to theIndiana Pacers.[23]On February 1, 2018, he was waived by the Suns.[24]
Boston Celtics (2018)
[edit]On February 8, 2018, Monroe signed with theBoston Celtics.[25][26]On April 6, 2018, he recorded his second career triple-double with 19 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists off the bench in a 111–104 win over theChicago Bulls.He became the first Celtics center to record a triple-double sinceRobert Parishdid it on March 29, 1987.[27]
Toronto Raptors (2018–2019)
[edit]On August 10, 2018, Monroe signed with theToronto Raptors.[28]On February 7, 2019, Monroe was traded to theBrooklyn Netswith a 2021 second-round pick in exchange for cash considerations. He was immediately waived by the Nets.[29]
Boston Celtics (2019)
[edit]On March 24, 2019, Monroe signed a 10-day contract with theBoston Celtics.[30]He was not re-signed by the Celtics upon the expiration of his 10-day contract.[31]
Philadelphia 76ers (2019)
[edit]On April 4, 2019, Monroe signed with thePhiladelphia 76ers.[32]
Bayern Munich (2019–2020)
[edit]On July 25, 2019, Monroe signed withBayern Munichof the GermanBasketball Bundesliga(BBL) andEuroLeaguefor the 2019–20 season.[33]
Khimki (2020–2021)
[edit]On July 30, 2020, Monroe signed with Russian clubKhimkiof theVTB United Leagueand theEuroLeaguefor the 2020–21 season.[34]He was named league player of the week on November 11, after contributing 28 points and ten rebounds in an 86–78 win againstPBC CSKA Moscow.[35]On January 23, 2021,Khimkiterminated Monroe's contract.[36]
2021–22 season
[edit]On November 5, 2021, Monroe signed with theCapital City Go-Goof theNBA G League.[37][38]He averaged 10.4 points and 8.8 rebounds per game.[39]
On December 27, 2021, Monroe signed a 10-day deal with theMinnesota Timberwolves.He played his first game against theBoston Celticsand contributed 11 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists in the Wolves' 108-103 victory.[39]
On January 6, 2022, Monroe signed a 10-day contract with theWashington Wizards.[40]Monroe appeared in two games for the Wizards before his contract expired and he returned to Capital City.[41]
On February 5, 2022, Monroe signed a 10-day contract with theMilwaukee Bucks.[42]The same day, he scored six points and grabbed six rebounds in 15 minutes of playing time in his debut, during a 137–108 win over thePortland Trail Blazers.[43]Ten days later, he was reacquired by theCapital City Go-Go.[41]
On March 28, 2022, Monroe signed a 10-day deal with theUtah Jazz.[44]
On April 7, 2022, Monroe signed with theMinnesota Timberwolvesfor the remainder of the 2021-22 season.[45]
Shanxi Loongs (2022–2023)
[edit]On December 10, 2022, Monroe signed with theShanxi Loongsof theChinese Basketball Association.[46]He and the team parted ways on January 21, 2023.[47]
Osos de Manatí (2023)
[edit]On March 18, 2023, Monroe signed withOsos de Manatíof theBaloncesto Superior Nacional(BSN).[48]
Coaching career
[edit]On September 26, 2024, Monroe retired from professional bassketball and was hired by theNew Orleans Pelicansas a player development coach.[49]
Career statistics
[edit]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 | PIR | Performance Index Rating |
Bold | Career high |
NBA
[edit]* | Led the league |
Regular season
[edit]Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2010–11 | Detroit | 80 | 48 | 27.8 | .551 | .000 | .622 | 7.5 | 1.3 | 1.2 | .6 | 9.4 |
2011–12 | Detroit | 66* | 66* | 31.5 | .521 | .000 | .739 | 9.7 | 2.3 | 1.3 | .7 | 15.4 |
2012–13 | Detroit | 81 | 81 | 33.2 | .486 | .000 | .689 | 9.6 | 3.5 | 1.3 | .7 | 16.0 |
2013–14 | Detroit | 82 | 82* | 32.8 | .497 | .000 | .657 | 9.3 | 2.1 | 1.1 | .6 | 15.2 |
2014–15 | Detroit | 69 | 57 | 31.0 | .496 | — | .750 | 10.2 | 2.1 | 1.1 | .5 | 15.9 |
2015–16 | Milwaukee | 79 | 67 | 29.3 | .522 | .000 | .740 | 8.8 | 2.3 | .9 | .8 | 15.3 |
2016–17 | Milwaukee | 81 | 0 | 22.5 | .534 | .000 | .741 | 6.6 | 2.3 | 1.1 | .5 | 11.7 |
2017–18 | Milwaukee | 5 | 0 | 15.8 | .485 | — | .500 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 6.8 |
Phoenix | 20 | 14 | 23.3 | .626 | — | .674 | 8.0 | 2.5 | .8 | .3 | 11.3 | |
Boston | 26 | 0 | 19.1 | .530 | — | .797 | 6.3 | 2.3 | 1.1 | .7 | 10.2 | |
2018–19 | Toronto | 38 | 2 | 11.1 | .460 | .000 | .574 | 4.1 | .4 | .3 | .2 | 4.8 |
Boston | 2 | 0 | 2.5 | .600 | — | — | 1.5 | .5 | .0 | .0 | 3.0 | |
Philadelphia | 3 | 0 | 17.3 | .653 | 1.000 | .909 | 4.3 | 2.3 | .3 | .0 | 13.7 | |
2021–22 | Minnesota | 4 | 0 | 20.3 | .591 | — | .429 | 6.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 7.3 |
Washington | 2 | 0 | 9.0 | .500 | — | — | 5.0 | .5 | .5 | .5 | 4.0 | |
Milwaukee | 5 | 0 | 17.3 | .500 | — | .556 | 4.2 | .4 | .6 | .4 | 5.4 | |
Utah | 3 | 0 | 8.3 | .800 | — | .571 | 3.0 | 1.0 | .0 | .3 | 4.0 | |
Career | 646 | 417 | 27.4 | .514 | .059 | .703 | 8.2 | 2.1 | 1.1 | .6 | 13.0 |
Playoffs
[edit]Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2017 | Milwaukee | 6 | 0 | 23.5 | .529 | — | .833 | 7.3 | 1.7 | 1.3 | .5 | 13.2 |
2018 | Boston | 11 | 0 | 9.5 | .500 | — | .682 | 3.2 | .5 | .2 | .2 | 4.8 |
2019 | Philadelphia | 10 | 1 | 9.0 | .400 | .250 | .788 | 3.1 | .4 | .5 | .4 | 4.0 |
2022 | Minnesota | 2 | 0 | 3.6 | .400 | — | — | 1.0 | .5 | 1.0 | .0 | 2.0 |
Career | 29 | 1 | 11.8 | .478 | .250 | .770 | 3.9 | .7 | .6 | .3 | 6.1 |
EuroLeague
[edit]* | Led the league |
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG | PIR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2019–20 | Bayern Munich | 28* | 24 | 24.1 | .523 | — | .747 | 6.8 | 2.5 | 1.3 | .6 | 12.9 | 16.8 |
2020–21 | Khimki | 9 | 5 | 20.1 | .500 | .000 | .711 | 6.0 | 1.4 | .6 | .7 | 10.3 | 12.8 |
Career | 37 | 29 | 23.2 | .519 | .000 | .737 | 6.6 | 2.3 | 1.1 | .6 | 12.3 | 15.8 |
College
[edit]Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2008–09 | Georgetown | 31 | 31 | 30.9 | .570 | .333 | .700 | 6.6 | 2.6 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 12.7 |
2009–10 | Georgetown | 34 | 33 | 34.2 | .525 | .259 | .660 | 9.7 | 3.7 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 16.2 |
Career | 65 | 64 | 32.6 | .542 | .273 | .677 | 8.2 | 3.2 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 14.5 |
See also
[edit]References
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External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information fromNBA.com andBasketball-Reference.com
- Georgetown Hoyas bioArchivedMay 27, 2010, at theWayback Machine
- Greg Monroeat euroleague.net
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