Post by jhb on Dec 20, 2018 16:57:40 GMT
Seattle Supersonics (2000)
Los Angeles Clippers (2001-2003)
Charlotte Hornets (2004, 2006)
Phoenix Suns (2004-2005)
At a Glance
- Drafted 46th overall in the Creation Draft by Duc and the Supersonics
- Perhaps the most underrated player in the history of TMBSL; averaged 30 mpg or less in 5 of his 7 seasons despite finishing his career at .201 WS/48, good for 15th best all-time
- His 2000 effort of 17.7 win shares represents the 8th greatest individual season in TMBSL history
- Finished his career with a solid 1.15 pts/tsa
- Finished 67.1 career WS, still good for 47th all-time even 3 years after his retirement
- Averaged 9.6 WS per season, good for a tie at 29th all time despite spending several years relegated to a bench role
- Helped lead the 2001 Clippers to a TMBSL title
Career Stats
Years played: 7
Games played: 546
Points per game: 20.0
Rebounds per game: 9.1
Assists per game: 1.7
Steals per game: 0.8
Blocks per game: 1.3
Turnovers per game: 1.1
FG%: .471
FT%: .875
3P%: .405
Achievements
All-Star Game Participant (2000)
All-League First Team (2000)
All-Defensive First Team (2000)
Championships: 1
Player of the Game: 71
Player of the Week: 2
Player of the Month: 0
Double Doubles: 237
Triple Doubles: 0
Career Highs
Points: 57
Rebounds: 23
Assists: 9
Steals: 5
Blocks: 6
Biography
Height: 6’9”
Weight: 230
College: TMBSL Academy
Transactions
- Was drafted 46th overall (2nd round, 17th pick) by the Supersonics in the Creation Draft
- Following the 2000 season, he signed with the Clippers for $131.25 million over 6 seasons
- At the end of the 2003 season, Clippers amnesty John Pierce
- Prior to the 2004 season, Hornets sign John Pierce to a 1 year, $13 million deal
- Before the end of the 2004 season, Pierce is traded to the Suns for Marvin Bagley III and a Suns 2009 1st round pick
- During the 2005 off-season, the Suns re-sign Pierce to a 1 year deal for $12 million
- Prior to the 2006 season, the Hornets sign Pierce to an MLE
