Won most valuable player with the Detroit Pistons during the 2004 NBA
Finals.
Signed as a free agent by the Detroit Pistons (July 17, 2002).
Lists his favorite athlete as Magic Johnson.
Captured two state high school titles in Colorado...Named a McDonald's
High School All-American in 1995 and played in the 1995 U.S. Olympic
Festival in Denver, capturing a gold medal.
First player ever to be named NBA Finals MVP (in 2004) after having
played for more than three NBA teams (Boston, Toronto, Denver,
Minnesota, and Detroit) in his career.
Selected by the Boston Celtics in the 1st Round (3rd pick overall) of
the 1997 NBA Draft.
Attended the University of Colorado.
Attended George Washington High School in Denver, CO.
Named Big Eight Freshman of the Year with Paul Pierce.
Played 17 seasons in NBA with Boston Celtics (1997-1998), Toronto Raptors (1998-1999), Denver Nuggets (1999-2000, 2008-2011), Minnesota Timberwolves (2000-2002), Detroit Pistons (2002-2008), New York Knicks (2011), and Los Angeles (2011-2013).
Head coach for Portland Trail Blazers (2021present).