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{{Short description|American basketball player}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2024}}
{{Infobox basketball biography
{{Infobox basketball biography
|name = Garret Siler
|name = Garret Siler
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|height_in = 11
|height_in = 11
|weight_lb = 305
|weight_lb = 305
|nationality = American
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1986|10|25}}
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1986|10|25}}
|birth_place = [[Augusta, Georgia]]
|birth_place = [[Augusta, Georgia]], U.S.
|highschool = [[Academy of Richmond County]]<br/>(Augusta, Georgia)
|highschool = [[Academy of Richmond County]]<br />(Augusta, Georgia)
|college = [[Augusta Jaguars men's basketball|Augusta]] (2005–2009)
|college = [[Augusta Jaguars men's basketball|Augusta]] (2005–2009)
|draft_year = 2009
|draft_year = 2009
|career_start = 2009
|career_start = 2009
|career_end = 2017
|career_end = 2020
|career_number = 20
|career_number = 20
|career_position = [[Center (basketball)|Center]]
|career_position = [[Center (basketball)|Center]]
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|years5 = 2013
|years5 = 2013
|team5 = [[Leones de Ponce (basketball)|Leones de Ponce]]
|team5 = [[Leones de Ponce (basketball)|Leones de Ponce]]
|years6 = 2015
|years6 = 2013–2014
|team6 = Jiangsu Dragons
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|team6 = [[Pure-Youth Construction Basketball Team|Pure-Youth Construction]]
|years7 = 2015–2017
|years7 = 2014
|team7 = [[Marinos de Anzoátegui]]
|team7 = Leones de Ponce
|years8 = 2014
|team8 = [[Capitanes de Arecibo]]
|years9 = 2015
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|team9 = [[Pure-Youth Construction Basketball Team|Pure-Youth Construction]]
|years10 = 2015–2016
|team10 = [[Marinos de Anzoategui]]
|years11 = 2017–2018
|team11 = [[Fubon Braves]]
|years12 = 2018
|team12 = Leones de Riobamba
|years13 = 2019
|team13 = [[Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor (basketball)|Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor]]
|years14 = 2019
|team14 = [[Guaiqueríes de Margarita]]
|years15 = 2019
|team15 = [[Soles de Santo Domingo Este]]
|years16 = 2019–2020
|team16 = [[Yulon Luxgen Dinos]]
|highlights =
|highlights =
* Taiwanese Championship Series MVP (2015)
* Taiwanese Championship Series MVP (2015)
* [[Chinese Basketball Association|CBA]] Slam Dunk leader ([[2012–13 CBA season|2013]])
* [[Chinese Basketball Association|CBA]] Slam Dunk leader ([[2012–13 CBA season|2013]])
*[[NCAA]] all-time leader in field goal percentage (all divisions)
*[[NCAA]] all-time leader in field goal percentage (all divisions)
|bbr = silerga01
}}
}}
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'''Garret Andrew Siler''' (born October 25, 1986) is an American professional [[basketball]] player for [[Marinos de Anzoátegui]] of the Venezuelan [[Liga Profesional de Baloncesto]] (LPB). He formerly played center for [[Augusta State University]] (now [[Augusta University]]). When he went undrafted in the [[2009 NBA Draft]], he first signed with the [[D-League]]'s [[Utah Flash]] and then the [[Chinese Basketball Association]]'s [[Shanghai Sharks]]. During his one year with the Sharks, he averaged 14.3 points and 9.3 rebounds per game on 74 percent shooting from the field.


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'''Garret Andrew Siler''' (born October 25, 1986) is an American former professional [[basketball]] player. He formerly played center for [[Augusta State University]] (now [[Augusta University]]). When he went undrafted in the [[2009 NBA draft]], he first signed with the [[D-League]]'s [[Utah Flash]] and then the [[Chinese Basketball Association]]'s [[Shanghai Sharks]]. During his one year with the Sharks, he averaged 14.3 points and 9.3 rebounds per game on 74 percent shooting from the field.
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During the summer of 2010, he played for the [[New Jersey Nets]] in the [[Orlando Summer League|Orlando]] portion of the [[NBA Summer League]] and for the [[Miami Heat]] in the [[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas]] portion. For Miami, he averaged 6.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 0.6 blocks while playing for 14 minutes per game for five games and shooting 75 percent from the field. On September 20, Siler was invited to practice for the [[Phoenix Suns]]. One day later, the Suns decided to give him a two-year contract for the NBA's minimum salary. On January 2, 2011, the Phoenix Suns assigned Garret to the [[Iowa Energy]] for 10 games. He was later called back up to Phoenix. The Suns implemented a weight clause for Siler.<ref>http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/nba/2011-11-29/garret-siler-ready-start-season-suns?v=1322621623</ref> On January 2, 2012, after a win against the [[Golden State Warriors]], the Suns announced that they waived Garret Siler. Siler was the first player from [[Augusta University]] (Georgia) to ever play for an NBA team. He also has the distinction of being the only [[John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School]] student to play for a major professional sports team.


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During the summer of 2010, he played for the [[New Jersey Nets]] in the [[Orlando Summer League|Orlando]] portion of the [[NBA Summer League]] and for the [[Miami Heat]] in the [[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas]] portion. For Miami, he averaged 6.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 0.6 blocks while playing for 14 minutes per game for five games and shooting 75 percent from the field. On September 20, Siler was invited to practice for the [[Phoenix Suns]]. One day later, the Suns decided to give him a two-year contract for the NBA's minimum salary. On January 2, 2011, the Phoenix Suns assigned Garret to the [[Iowa Energy]] for 10 games. He was later called back up to Phoenix. The Suns implemented a weight clause for Siler.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/nba/2011-11-29/garret-siler-ready-start-season-suns?v=1322621623 |title=Garret Siler ready to start season with Suns &#124; the Augusta Chronicle |access-date=2011-12-02 |archive-date=2014-03-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140319220249/http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/nba/2011-11-29/garret-siler-ready-start-season-suns?v=1322621623 |url-status=dead }}</ref> On January 2, 2012, after a win against the [[Golden State Warriors]], the Suns announced that they waived Garret Siler. Siler was the first player from [[Augusta University]] (Georgia) to ever play for an NBA team. He also has the distinction of being the only [[John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School]] student to play for a major professional sports team.
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In 2012, he was named to the [[Washington Wizards]]'s 2012 [[NBA Summer League]] team. He then played for the [[Jiangsu Dragons]] in the CBA.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www2.wjbf.com/sports/2012/oct/17/siler-play-china-again-ar-4777515/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=2012-11-08 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.is/20130209095912/http://www2.wjbf.com/sports/2012/oct/17/siler-play-china-again-ar-4777515/ |archive-date=2013-02-09 |df= }}</ref> In 2013, he joined the [[Leones de Ponce (basketball)|Leones de Ponce]] in Puerto Rico.<ref>[http://basketball.latinbasket.com/player/Garret_Siler/Leones_de_Ponce/107106 Garret Siler]. Latin-Basket.</ref> He was waived midseason.<ref>[http://basketball.latinbasket.com/Puerto-Rico/news/Ponce_waived_Garret_Siler/316089 Ponce waived Garret Siler]</ref>

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In 2012, he was named to the [[Washington Wizards]]'s 2012 [[NBA Summer League]] team. He then played for the [[Jiangsu Dragons]] in the CBA.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www2.wjbf.com/sports/2012/oct/17/siler-play-china-again-ar-4777515/ |title=Siler to play in China again &#124; ABC 6 WJBF-TV |access-date=2012-11-08 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130209095912/http://www2.wjbf.com/sports/2012/oct/17/siler-play-china-again-ar-4777515/ |archive-date=2013-02-09 }}</ref> In 2013, he joined the [[Leones de Ponce (basketball)|Leones de Ponce]] in Puerto Rico.<ref>[http://basketball.latinbasket.com/player/Garret_Siler/Leones_de_Ponce/107106 Garret Siler]. Latin-Basket.</ref> He was waived midseason.<ref>[http://basketball.latinbasket.com/Puerto-Rico/news/Ponce_waived_Garret_Siler/316089 Ponce waived Garret Siler]</ref>


After taking a year off, Siler would end up playing for the [[Pure-Youth Construction Basketball Team]] in [[Taiwan]] sometime in 2015. During this time, Siler would end up helping the team get their fourth straight championship, as well as earn Championship Series MVP honors during the final matches of the season.
After taking a year off, Siler would end up playing for the [[Pure-Youth Construction Basketball Team]] in [[Taiwan]] sometime in 2015. During this time, Siler would end up helping the team get their fourth straight championship, as well as earn Championship Series MVP honors during the final matches of the season.
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=== Chinese Basketball Association ===
=== Chinese Basketball Association ===
<ref>[http://www.asia-basket.com/player.asp?Cntry=CHN&PlayerID=107106]</ref><ref>[http://www.asia-basket.com/team.asp?Cntry=China&Team=1950&Page=3]</ref>
<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.asia-basket.com/player.asp?Cntry=CHN&PlayerID=107106 | title=Garret Siler Player Profile, Soles de Santo Domingo, News, Stats - LatinBasket }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.asia-basket.com/team.asp?Cntry=China&Team=1950&Page=3|title=Shanghai Sharks basketball, News, Roster, Rumors, Stats, Awards, Transactions, Details-asia-basket}}</ref>


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*[http://www.nba.com/suns/news/siler_camp_100920.html 7-foot Siler Invited To Suns Training Camp]
*[http://www.nba.com/suns/news/siler_camp_100920.html 7-foot Siler Invited To Suns Training Camp]
*[http://www.nbadraft.net/players/garret-siler NBA Draft profile]
*[http://www.nbadraft.net/players/garret-siler NBA Draft profile]
*[http://www.bigghoops.com/ Garret Siler's website]
*[http://www.bigghoops.com/ Garret Siler's website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120825164202/http://www.bigghoops.com/ |date=2012-08-25 }}


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[[Category:Augusta Jaguars men's basketball players]]
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[[Category:Shanghai Sharks players]]
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[[Category:Undrafted NBA players]]
[[Category:Undrafted National Basketball Association players]]
[[Category:Taipei Fubon Braves players]]
[[Category:Yulon Luxgen Dinos players]]
[[Category:Pauian Archiland basketball players]]
[[Category:Jeoutai Technology basketball players]]
[[Category:Super Basketball League imports]]
[[Category:Capitanes de Arecibo players]]
[[Category:Marinos B.B.C. players]]
[[Category:Guaiqueríes de Margarita players]]
[[Category:Soles de Santo Domingo Este players]]

Latest revision as of 11:14, 28 October 2024

Garret Siler
Siler during his tenure with Phoenix.
Personal information
Born (1986-10-25) October 25, 1986 (age 38)
Augusta, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight305 lb (138 kg)
Career information
High schoolAcademy of Richmond County
(Augusta, Georgia)
CollegeAugusta (2005–2009)
NBA draft2009: undrafted
Playing career2009–2020
PositionCenter
Number20
Career history
2009–2010Shanghai Xiyang Sharks
2010–2012Phoenix Suns
2011→Iowa Energy
2012–2013Jiangsu Dragons
2013Leones de Ponce
2013–2014Jiangsu Dragons
2014Leones de Ponce
2014Capitanes de Arecibo
2015Pure-Youth Construction
2015–2016Marinos de Anzoategui
2017–2018Fubon Braves
2018Leones de Riobamba
2019Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor
2019Guaiqueríes de Margarita
2019Soles de Santo Domingo Este
2019–2020Yulon Luxgen Dinos
Career highlights and awards
  • Taiwanese Championship Series MVP (2015)
  • CBA Slam Dunk leader (2013)
  • NCAA all-time leader in field goal percentage (all divisions)
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Garret Andrew Siler (born October 25, 1986) is an American former professional basketball player. He formerly played center for Augusta State University (now Augusta University). When he went undrafted in the 2009 NBA draft, he first signed with the D-League's Utah Flash and then the Chinese Basketball Association's Shanghai Sharks. During his one year with the Sharks, he averaged 14.3 points and 9.3 rebounds per game on 74 percent shooting from the field.

During the summer of 2010, he played for the New Jersey Nets in the Orlando portion of the NBA Summer League and for the Miami Heat in the Las Vegas portion. For Miami, he averaged 6.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 0.6 blocks while playing for 14 minutes per game for five games and shooting 75 percent from the field. On September 20, Siler was invited to practice for the Phoenix Suns. One day later, the Suns decided to give him a two-year contract for the NBA's minimum salary. On January 2, 2011, the Phoenix Suns assigned Garret to the Iowa Energy for 10 games. He was later called back up to Phoenix. The Suns implemented a weight clause for Siler.[1] On January 2, 2012, after a win against the Golden State Warriors, the Suns announced that they waived Garret Siler. Siler was the first player from Augusta University (Georgia) to ever play for an NBA team. He also has the distinction of being the only John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School student to play for a major professional sports team.

In 2012, he was named to the Washington Wizards's 2012 NBA Summer League team. He then played for the Jiangsu Dragons in the CBA.[2] In 2013, he joined the Leones de Ponce in Puerto Rico.[3] He was waived midseason.[4]

After taking a year off, Siler would end up playing for the Pure-Youth Construction Basketball Team in Taiwan sometime in 2015. During this time, Siler would end up helping the team get their fourth straight championship, as well as earn Championship Series MVP honors during the final matches of the season.

On May 16, he signed with Marinos de Anzoátegui of the Venezuelan Liga Profesional de Baloncesto.[5]

NCAA career statistics

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Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2005–06 Augusta State 21 7 9.2 .699 .000 .409 2.4 0.19 0.05 0.57 5.3
2006–07 Augusta State 31 31 22.6 .689 .000 .603 6.8 0.77 0.45 2.39 13.1
2007–08 Augusta State 34 33 26.6 .762 .000 .579 7.8 1.18 0.35 2.62 15.2
2008–09 Augusta State 35 35 26.8 .789 .000 .655 7.7 0.86 0.37 2.57 16.2
Career[6] 121 106 21.3 .735 .000 .562 6.2 0.75 0.31 2.04 12.5

International career statistics

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Chinese Basketball Association

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SEASON LEAGUE TEAM GP MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2009–10 CBA Shanghai Sharks 38 23.2 .543 .000 .582 9.3 0.6 0.6 1.6 14.1
2012–13 CBA Jiangsu Dragons 32 31.8 .728 .000 .631 11.2 1.1 0.9 2.3 18.3

NBA career statistics

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2010–11 Phoenix 21 0 4.8 .548 .000 .500 1.3 .1 .0 .2 2.1
Career 21 0 4.8 .548 .000 .500 1.3 .1 .0 .2 2.1

D-League career statistics

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2010–11 Iowa Energy 4 1 16.3 .583 .000 .500 5.0 .3 .0 .8 4.5
Career 4 1 16.3 .583 .000 .500 5.0 .3 .0 .8 4.5

References

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  1. ^ "Garret Siler ready to start season with Suns | the Augusta Chronicle". Archived from the original on March 19, 2014. Retrieved December 2, 2011.
  2. ^ "Siler to play in China again | ABC 6 WJBF-TV". Archived from the original on February 9, 2013. Retrieved November 8, 2012.
  3. ^ Garret Siler. Latin-Basket.
  4. ^ Ponce waived Garret Siler
  5. ^ Marinos de Anzoategui ink Garret Siler
  6. ^ Garret Siler Archived 2011-06-13 at the Wayback Machine, aug.edu, accessed 25 October 2010.
  7. ^ "Garret Siler Player Profile, Soles de Santo Domingo, News, Stats - LatinBasket".
  8. ^ "Shanghai Sharks basketball, News, Roster, Rumors, Stats, Awards, Transactions, Details-asia-basket".
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