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{{short description|American basketball player}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2024}}
{{Infobox basketball biography
{{Infobox basketball biography
| name = Brian Roberts
| name = Brian Roberts
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| height_in = 2
| height_in = 2
| weight_lb = 173
| weight_lb = 173
| league = [[Liga ACB]]
| league =
| team = Unicaja
| team =
| number = 22
| number = 22
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1985|12|3}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1985|12|3}}
| birth_place = [[Toledo, Ohio]]
| birth_place = [[Toledo, Ohio]], U.S.
| nationality = American
| high_school = [[St. John's Jesuit High School and Academy|St. John's]] (Toledo, Ohio)
| high_school = [[St. John's Jesuit High School and Academy|St. John's]] (Toledo, Ohio)
| college = [[Dayton Flyers men's basketball|Dayton]] (2004–2008)
| college = [[Dayton Flyers men's basketball|Dayton]] (2004–2008)
| draft_year = 2008
| draft_year = 2008
| career_start = 2008
| career_start = 2008
| career_end =
| career_end = 2019
| years1 = 2008–2009
| years1 = 2008–2009
| team1 = [[Hapoel Gilboa Galil|Hapoel Galil Gilboa]]
| team1 = [[Hapoel Gilboa Galil|Hapoel Galil Gilboa]]
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| team2 = [[Brose Bamberg]]
| team2 = [[Brose Bamberg]]
| years3 = {{nbay|2012|start}}–{{nbay|2013|end}}
| years3 = {{nbay|2012|start}}–{{nbay|2013|end}}
| team3 = [[New Orleans Pelicans]]
| team3 = [[New Orleans Pelicans|New Orleans Hornets / Pelicans]]
| years4 = {{nbay|2014|start}}–{{nbay|2015|end}}
| years4 = {{nbay|2014|start}}–{{nbay|2015|end}}
| team4 = [[Charlotte Hornets]]
| team4 = [[Charlotte Hornets]]
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| years7 = 2017–2018
| years7 = 2017–2018
| team7 = [[Olympiacos B.C.|Olympiacos]]
| team7 = [[Olympiacos B.C.|Olympiacos]]
| years8 = 2018–present
| years8 = 2018–2019
| team8 = [[Baloncesto Málaga|Unicaja]]
| team8 = [[Baloncesto Málaga|Unicaja]]
| highlights =
| highlights =
* [[List of Liga ACB annual free throw percentage leaders|Liga ACB Free Throw Percentage]] leader (2019)
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*3× [[Basketball Bundesliga|German League]] [[List of German basketball champions|champion]] (2010–2012)
* [[List of EuroLeague annual free throw percentage leaders|EuroLeague Free Throw Percentage]] leader (2018)
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*3× [[German Basketball Cup|German Cup]] winner (2010–2012)
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* 3× [[Basketball Bundesliga|German League]] [[List of German basketball champions|champion]] (2010–2012)
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* 3× [[German Basketball Cup|German Cup]] winner (2010–2012)
*[[All-Basketball Bundesliga Team|All-German League Second Team]] (2011)
*[[All-Basketball Bundesliga Team|All-German League Second Team]] (2011)
*First-team All-[[Atlantic 10 Conference|Atlantic 10]] (2008)
*First-team All-[[Atlantic 10 Conference|Atlantic 10]] (2008)
*2× Second-team All-Atlantic 10 (2006, 2007)
*2× Second-team All-Atlantic 10 (2006, 2007)
*Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team (2005)
*Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team (2005)
| profile = brian_roberts
}}
}}
'''Brian Lloyd Roberts''' (born December 3, 1985) is an American professional [[basketball]] player for [[Baloncesto Málaga|Unicaja]] of the [[Liga ACB]]. He played [[college basketball]] for the [[Dayton Flyers men's basketball|University of Dayton]]. At a height of 1.88 m (6'2")<ref>[http://www.euroleague.net/competition/players/showplayer?pcode=002091#!careerstats ROBERTS, BRIAN HEIGHT: 1.88.]</ref> tall, he plays at the [[point guard]] position.
'''Brian Lloyd Roberts''' (born December 3, 1985) is an American former professional [[basketball]] player. He played [[college basketball]] for the [[Dayton Flyers men's basketball|University of Dayton]]. At a height of {{convert|1.88|m|ftin|order=flip}}<ref>[http://www.euroleague.net/competition/players/showplayer?pcode=002091#!careerstats ROBERTS, BRIAN HEIGHT: 1.88.]</ref> tall, he plays at the [[point guard]] position.


==High school career==
==High school career==
Roberts attended [[St. John's Jesuit High School and Academy|St. John's Jesuit High School]], in [[Toledo, Ohio|Toledo]], [[Ohio]]. He was a three-time [[Associated Press]] All-Ohio selection (honorable mention, third team, and first team in 2004), two-time District VII Player of the Year, and two-time Toledo City League Player of the Year. He was also named the 2004 Ohio Division I Co-Player of the Year, after guiding St. John's to the state championship game. Roberts' 18 points in the finals led all scorers, as Hamilton edged St. John's 51–48.<ref name="bio">{{cite web|url=http://daytonflyers.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/roberts_brian00.html |title=Brian Roberts bio |work=DaytonFlyers.CSTV.com |accessdate=July 10, 2009 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090127044437/http://daytonflyers.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/roberts_brian00.html |archivedate=January 27, 2009 }}</ref>
Roberts attended [[St. John's Jesuit High School and Academy|St. John's Jesuit High School]], in [[Toledo, Ohio|Toledo]], [[Ohio]]. He was a three-time [[Associated Press]] All-Ohio selection (honorable mention, third team, and first team in 2004), two-time District VII Player of the Year, and two-time Toledo City League Player of the Year. He was also named the 2004 Ohio Division I Co-Player of the Year, after guiding St. John's to the state championship game. Roberts' 18 points in the finals led all scorers, as Hamilton edged St. John's 51–48.<ref name="bio">{{cite web|url=http://daytonflyers.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/roberts_brian00.html |title=Brian Roberts bio |work=DaytonFlyers.CSTV.com |access-date=July 10, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090127044437/http://daytonflyers.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/roberts_brian00.html |archive-date=January 27, 2009 }}</ref>


==College career==
==College career==
In his four-year [[college basketball]] career at [[Dayton Flyers men's basketball|Dayton]], Roberts played in a total of 125 games, averaging 15.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, while earning [[Atlantic 10 Conference|Atlantic 10]] All-Rookie team honors, All-Atlantic 10 second team honors (twice), All-Atlantic 10 first team honors, Atlantic 10 All-Academic team honors, and [[National Association of Basketball Coaches|NABC]] Division I All-District 10 first team honors.<ref name="bio" />
In his four-year [[college basketball]] career at [[Dayton Flyers men's basketball|Dayton]], Roberts played in a total of 125 games, averaging 15.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, while earning [[Atlantic 10 Conference|Atlantic 10]] All-Rookie team honors, All-Atlantic 10 second team honors (twice), All-Atlantic 10 first team honors, Atlantic 10 All-Academic team honors, and [[National Association of Basketball Coaches|NABC]] Division I All-District 10 first team honors.<ref name="bio" />


In 2008, Roberts was named as one of 30 nominees for the [[John R. Wooden Award]], one of 30 nominees for the [[Naismith College Player of the Year|Naismith Award]], and one of 16 finalists for the [[Bob Cousy Award]].<ref name=bio /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/brian-roberts-1.html|title=Brian Roberts Stats|work=Sports-Reference.com|accessdate=July 10, 2009|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121113111651/http://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/brian-roberts-1.html|archivedate=November 13, 2012|df=}}</ref>
In 2008, Roberts was named as one of 30 nominees for the [[John R. Wooden Award]], one of 30 nominees for the [[Naismith College Player of the Year|Naismith Award]], and one of 16 finalists for the [[Bob Cousy Award]].<ref name=bio /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/brian-roberts-1.html|title=Brian Roberts Stats|work=Sports-Reference.com|access-date=July 10, 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121113111651/http://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/brian-roberts-1.html|archive-date=November 13, 2012}}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==

===Early years===
=== Hapoel Gilboa Galil (2008–2009) ===
[[File:Brian Roberts Hornets.jpg|thumb|right|Roberts, playing with the [[New Orleans Hornets]].]]
[[File:Brian Roberts Hornets.jpg|thumb|right|Roberts, playing with the [[New Orleans Hornets]].]]
After failing to be drafted in the [[2008 NBA draft]], Roberts joined the [[Orlando Magic]]'s summer league squad, for the [[NBA Summer League|Orlando Summer League]], and with the [[Los Angeles Lakers]]' summer league squad for the [[NBA Summer League|Las Vegas Summer League]]. He later signed with [[Hapoel Gilboa Galil|Altshuler Saham Galil Gilboa]], of Israel, for the 2008–09 season.
After failing to be drafted in the [[2008 NBA draft]], Roberts joined the [[Orlando Magic]]'s summer league squad, for the [[NBA Summer League|Orlando Summer League]], and with the [[Los Angeles Lakers]]' summer league squad for the [[NBA Summer League|Las Vegas Summer League]]. He later signed with [[Hapoel Gilboa Galil|Altshuler Saham Galil Gilboa]], of Israel, for the 2008–09 season.


=== Brose Bamberg (2009–2012) ===
On July 10, 2009, Roberts signed a two-year deal with [[Brose Bamberg|Brose Baskets]] of Germany.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/germany/77972/brian-roberts-to-bamberg.html|title=Brian Roberts to Bamberg|work=Sportando.com|date=July 10, 2009|accessdate=July 10, 2009}}</ref> That same day, he joined the [[Sacramento Kings]]' summer league squad for the 2009 [[NBA Summer League]].
On July 10, 2009, Roberts signed a two-year deal with [[Brose Bamberg|Brose Baskets]] of Germany.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/germany/77972/brian-roberts-to-bamberg.html|title=Brian Roberts to Bamberg|work=Sportando.com|date=July 10, 2009|access-date=July 10, 2009}}</ref> That same day, he joined the [[Sacramento Kings]]' summer league squad for the 2009 [[NBA Summer League]].


In August 2011, Roberts re-signed with Brose Baskets, on a one-year deal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/germany/87888/brose-baskets-bamberg-officially-keep-brian-roberts.html|title=Brose Baskets Bamberg officially keep Brian Roberts|work=Sportando.com|date=August 5, 2011|accessdate=August 5, 2011}}</ref> While with Brose, he won three [[Basketball Bundesliga|German League]] [[List of German basketball champions|championships]], and three [[German Basketball Cup|German Cups]].
In August 2011, Roberts re-signed with Brose Baskets, on a one-year deal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/germany/87888/brose-baskets-bamberg-officially-keep-brian-roberts.html|title=Brose Baskets Bamberg officially keep Brian Roberts|work=Sportando.com|date=August 5, 2011|access-date=August 5, 2011}}</ref> While with Brose, he won three [[Basketball Bundesliga|German League]] [[List of German basketball champions|championships]], and three [[German Basketball Cup|German Cups]].


===New Orleans Hornets/Pelicans (2012–2014)===
===New Orleans Hornets / Pelicans (2012–2014)===
In July 2012, Roberts joined the [[New Orleans Hornets]]' summer league squad for the 2012 [[NBA Summer League]]. On August 16, 2012, he signed a multi-year [[National Basketball Association|NBA]] deal with the Hornets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/usa/nba/94575/hornets-sign-brian-roberts.html|title=Hornets sign Brian Roberts|work=Sportando.com|date=August 16, 2012|accessdate=March 14, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thebirdwrites.com/2012/8/16/3247811/new-orleans-hornets-sign-brian-roberts|title=New Orleans Hornets Sign Brian Roberts|work=TheBirdWrites.com|publisher=SB Nation|date=August 16, 2012|accessdate=December 17, 2013}}</ref> On March 25, 2013, he had a breakout performance, with a career-high 18 [[assist (basketball)|assists]], to help the Hornets snap the [[Denver Nuggets]]' 15-game winning streak.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20130325/DENNOH/gameinfo.html|title=Notebook: Hornets 110, Nuggets 86|work=NBA.com|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|date=March 25, 2013|accessdate=March 25, 2013}}</ref> In April 2013, the Hornets changed their name to the Pelicans.
In July 2012, Roberts joined the [[New Orleans Hornets]]' summer league squad for the 2012 [[NBA Summer League]]. On August 16, 2012, he signed a multi-year [[National Basketball Association|NBA]] deal with the Hornets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/usa/nba/94575/hornets-sign-brian-roberts.html|title=Hornets sign Brian Roberts|work=Sportando.com|date=August 16, 2012|access-date=March 14, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714121047/http://www.sportando.com/en/usa/nba/94575/hornets-sign-brian-roberts.html|archive-date=July 14, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thebirdwrites.com/2012/8/16/3247811/new-orleans-hornets-sign-brian-roberts|title=New Orleans Hornets Sign Brian Roberts|work=TheBirdWrites.com|publisher=SB Nation|date=August 16, 2012|access-date=December 17, 2013|archive-date=July 14, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714124959/http://www.thebirdwrites.com/2012/8/16/3247811/new-orleans-hornets-sign-brian-roberts|url-status=dead}}</ref> On March 25, 2013, he had a breakout performance, with a career-high 18 [[assist (basketball)|assists]], to help the Hornets snap the [[Denver Nuggets]]' 15-game winning streak.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20130325/DENNOH/gameinfo.html|title=Notebook: Hornets 110, Nuggets 86|work=NBA.com|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|date=March 25, 2013|access-date=March 25, 2013}}</ref> In April 2013, the Hornets changed their name to the Pelicans.


In July 2013, Roberts joined the New Orleans Pelicans' summer league squad, for the [[2013 NBA Summer League]]. He went on to finish with the highest free throw percentage in the [[2013–14 NBA season]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/usa/nba/116392/pelicans-want-to-re-sign-brian-roberts.html|title=Pelicans want to re-sign Brian Roberts|work=Sportando.com|date=April 7, 2014|accessdate=April 7, 2014}}</ref>
In July 2013, Roberts joined the New Orleans Pelicans' summer league squad, for the [[2013 NBA Summer League]]. He went on to finish with the highest free throw percentage in the [[2013–14 NBA season]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/usa/nba/116392/pelicans-want-to-re-sign-brian-roberts.html|title=Pelicans want to re-sign Brian Roberts|work=Sportando.com|date=April 7, 2014|access-date=April 7, 2014}}</ref>


===Charlotte Hornets (2014–2016)===
===Charlotte Hornets (2014–2016)===
On July 23, 2014, Roberts signed with the [[Charlotte Hornets]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/hornets/hornets-sign-roberts|title=Hornets Sign Roberts|work=NBA.com|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|date=July 23, 2014|accessdate=July 23, 2014}}</ref> On April 13, 2015, he scored a career-high 23 points, after coming off the bench, in a 100–90 loss to the [[Houston Rockets]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/hornets/hornets-fall-houston-home-finale|title=Hornets Fall to Houston in Home Finale|work=NBA.com|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|date=April 13, 2015|accessdate=April 13, 2015}}</ref>
On July 23, 2014, Roberts signed with the [[Charlotte Hornets]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/hornets/hornets-sign-roberts|title=Hornets Sign Roberts|work=NBA.com|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|date=July 23, 2014|access-date=July 23, 2014}}</ref> On April 13, 2015, he scored a career-high 23 points, after coming off the bench, in a 100–90 loss to the [[Houston Rockets]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/hornets/hornets-fall-houston-home-finale|title=Hornets Fall to Houston in Home Finale|work=NBA.com|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|date=April 13, 2015|access-date=April 13, 2015}}</ref>


===Portland Trail Blazers (2016)===
===Portland Trail Blazers (2016)===
On February 16, 2016, the Hornets traded Roberts to the [[Miami Heat]], in a three-team trade that also involved the [[Memphis Grizzlies]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/heat/news/heat-acquire-brian-roberts|title=HEAT Acquire Brian Roberts|work=NBA.com|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|date=February 16, 2016|accessdate=February 16, 2016}}</ref> He was traded again on February 18, along with a future second-round draft pick, to the [[Portland Trail Blazers]], in exchange for cash considerations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/blazers/trail-blazers-acquire-brian-roberts-future-second-round-pick-miami|title=TRAIL BLAZERS ACQUIRE BRIAN ROBERTS, FUTURE SECOND-ROUND PICK FROM MIAMI|work=NBA.com|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|date=February 18, 2016|accessdate=February 18, 2016}}</ref> The next day, he made his debut for the Trail Blazers, in a 137–105 win over the [[Golden State Warriors]], recording seven points scored in four minutes played.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160219/GSWPOR/gameinfo.html|title=Lillard scores career-high 51, Blazers beat Warriors 137-105|work=NBA.com|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|date=February 20, 2016|accessdate=February 20, 2016}}</ref>
On February 16, 2016, the Hornets traded Roberts to the [[Miami Heat]], in a three-team trade that also involved the [[Memphis Grizzlies]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/heat/news/heat-acquire-brian-roberts|title=HEAT Acquire Brian Roberts|work=NBA.com|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|date=February 16, 2016|access-date=February 16, 2016}}</ref> He was traded again on February 18, along with a future second-round draft pick, to the [[Portland Trail Blazers]], in exchange for cash considerations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/blazers/trail-blazers-acquire-brian-roberts-future-second-round-pick-miami|title=TRAIL BLAZERS ACQUIRE BRIAN ROBERTS, FUTURE SECOND-ROUND PICK FROM MIAMI|work=NBA.com|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|date=February 18, 2016|access-date=February 18, 2016}}</ref> The next day, he made his debut for the Trail Blazers, in a 137–105 win over the [[Golden State Warriors]], recording seven points scored in four minutes played.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/games/20160219/GSWPOR/gameinfo.html|title=Lillard scores career-high 51, Blazers beat Warriors 137-105|work=NBA.com|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|date=February 20, 2016|access-date=February 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160221160921/http://www.nba.com/games/20160219/GSWPOR/gameinfo.html|archive-date=February 21, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>


===Return to Charlotte (2016–2017)===
===Return to Charlotte (2016–2017)===
On July 7, 2016, Roberts signed with the [[Charlotte Hornets]], returning to the franchise for a second stint.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/hornets/charlotte-hornets-sign-free-agent-guard-brian-roberts|title=Charlotte Hornets Sign Free-Agent Guard Brian Roberts|work=NBA.com|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|date=July 7, 2016|accessdate=July 7, 2016}}</ref>
On July 7, 2016, Roberts signed with the [[Charlotte Hornets]], returning to the franchise for a second stint.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/hornets/charlotte-hornets-sign-free-agent-guard-brian-roberts|title=Charlotte Hornets Sign Free-Agent Guard Brian Roberts|work=NBA.com|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|date=July 7, 2016|access-date=July 7, 2016}}</ref>


=== Olympiacos (2017–2018) ===
===Return to Europe===
On July 23, 2017, Roberts signed a two-year deal with the Greek club [[Olympiacos B.C.|Olympiacos]].<ref>{{cite news|first=|last=|title=Olympiacos signs guard Roberts|url=http://www.euroleague.net/news/i/7yrmt9fmv3bo4p3i/olympiacos-signs-guard-roberts|work=Euroleague.net|date=July 23, 2017|accessdate=July 23, 2017}}</ref> The two-year contract was worth $4 million, and included [[NBA]] opt-out clauses.<ref>[http://www.basketballinsiders.com/olympiacos-and-brian-roberts-agree-to-deal/ Olympiacos and Brian Roberts Agree to Deal.]</ref><ref>[http://www.basketinside.com/europe-basketball/mercato-europe-basketball/ufficiale-olympiacos-in-arrivo-brian-roberts-dagli-hornets/ UFFICIALE – Olympiacos, in arrivo Brian Roberts dagli Hornets {{it icon}}.]</ref> Olympiacos officially opted out of said contract and released Roberts, on June 27, 2018.
On July 23, 2017, Roberts signed a two-year deal with the Greek club [[Olympiacos B.C.|Olympiacos]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Olympiacos signs guard Roberts|url=http://www.euroleague.net/news/i/7yrmt9fmv3bo4p3i/olympiacos-signs-guard-roberts|work=Euroleague.net|date=July 23, 2017|access-date=July 23, 2017}}</ref> The two-year contract was worth $4 million, and included [[NBA]] opt-out clauses.<ref>[http://www.basketballinsiders.com/olympiacos-and-brian-roberts-agree-to-deal/ Olympiacos and Brian Roberts Agree to Deal.]</ref><ref>[http://www.basketinside.com/europe-basketball/mercato-europe-basketball/ufficiale-olympiacos-in-arrivo-brian-roberts-dagli-hornets/ UFFICIALE – Olympiacos, in arrivo Brian Roberts dagli Hornets {{in lang|it}}.]</ref> Olympiacos officially opted out of said contract and released Roberts, on June 27, 2018.


=== Unicaja (2018–2019) ===
On July 13, 2018, Roberts signed a one-year deal with the Spanish club [[Baloncesto Málaga|Unicaja]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Unicaja signs guard Roberts / Web Oficial del Unicaja Baloncesto |url=https://www.unicajabaloncesto.com/en/news/show/id/22871/title/unicaja-signs-guard-roberts.html |accessdate=13 July 2018 |work=www.unicajabaloncesto.com |date=13 July 2018}}</ref>
On July 13, 2018, Roberts signed a one-year deal with the Spanish club [[Baloncesto Málaga|Unicaja]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Unicaja signs guard Roberts / Web Oficial del Unicaja Baloncesto |url=https://www.unicajabaloncesto.com/en/news/show/id/22871/title/unicaja-signs-guard-roberts.html |access-date=13 July 2018 |work=www.unicajabaloncesto.com |date=13 July 2018}}</ref>


==NBA career statistics==
==NBA career statistics==
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==See also==
* [[List of NBA annual free throw percentage leaders]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.brianrobertsbasketball.com/camp-director-brian-l-roberts.cfm Official website]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20171008080026/http://www.brianrobertsbasketball.com/camp-director-brian-l-roberts.cfm Official website]
{{basketballstats|nba=brian_roberts|bbr=r/roberbr01}}
* {{basketball stats |nba=203148 |bbr=r/roberbr01}}
*[http://www.euroleague.net/competition/players/showplayer?pcode=002091#!careerstats Brian Roberts] at euroleague.net
* [http://www.euroleague.net/competition/players/showplayer?pcode=002091#!careerstats Brian Roberts] at euroleague.net
*[http://widgets.baskethotel.com/site/esake/player/5548649/ Brian Roberts] at baskethotel.com
* [http://widgets.baskethotel.com/site/esake/player/5548649/ Brian Roberts] at baskethotel.com
*[http://daytonflyers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1365 Brian Roberts] at daytonflyers.com (college bio)
* [http://daytonflyers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1365 Dayton Flyers bio]

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Brian Roberts
Roberts with the Charlotte Hornets in 2014
Personal information
Born (1985-12-03) December 3, 1985 (age 39)
Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight173 lb (78 kg)
Career information
High schoolSt. John's (Toledo, Ohio)
CollegeDayton (2004–2008)
NBA draft2008: undrafted
Playing career2008–2019
PositionPoint guard
Number22
Career history
2008–2009Hapoel Galil Gilboa
2009–2012Brose Bamberg
2012–2014New Orleans Hornets / Pelicans
2014–2016Charlotte Hornets
2016Portland Trail Blazers
2016–2017Charlotte Hornets
2017–2018Olympiacos
2018–2019Unicaja
Career highlights and awards
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Brian Lloyd Roberts (born December 3, 1985) is an American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the University of Dayton. At a height of 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m)[1] tall, he plays at the point guard position.

High school career

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Roberts attended St. John's Jesuit High School, in Toledo, Ohio. He was a three-time Associated Press All-Ohio selection (honorable mention, third team, and first team in 2004), two-time District VII Player of the Year, and two-time Toledo City League Player of the Year. He was also named the 2004 Ohio Division I Co-Player of the Year, after guiding St. John's to the state championship game. Roberts' 18 points in the finals led all scorers, as Hamilton edged St. John's 51–48.[2]

College career

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In his four-year college basketball career at Dayton, Roberts played in a total of 125 games, averaging 15.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, while earning Atlantic 10 All-Rookie team honors, All-Atlantic 10 second team honors (twice), All-Atlantic 10 first team honors, Atlantic 10 All-Academic team honors, and NABC Division I All-District 10 first team honors.[2]

In 2008, Roberts was named as one of 30 nominees for the John R. Wooden Award, one of 30 nominees for the Naismith Award, and one of 16 finalists for the Bob Cousy Award.[2][3]

Professional career

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Hapoel Gilboa Galil (2008–2009)

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Roberts, playing with the New Orleans Hornets.

After failing to be drafted in the 2008 NBA draft, Roberts joined the Orlando Magic's summer league squad, for the Orlando Summer League, and with the Los Angeles Lakers' summer league squad for the Las Vegas Summer League. He later signed with Altshuler Saham Galil Gilboa, of Israel, for the 2008–09 season.

Brose Bamberg (2009–2012)

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On July 10, 2009, Roberts signed a two-year deal with Brose Baskets of Germany.[4] That same day, he joined the Sacramento Kings' summer league squad for the 2009 NBA Summer League.

In August 2011, Roberts re-signed with Brose Baskets, on a one-year deal.[5] While with Brose, he won three German League championships, and three German Cups.

New Orleans Hornets / Pelicans (2012–2014)

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In July 2012, Roberts joined the New Orleans Hornets' summer league squad for the 2012 NBA Summer League. On August 16, 2012, he signed a multi-year NBA deal with the Hornets.[6][7] On March 25, 2013, he had a breakout performance, with a career-high 18 assists, to help the Hornets snap the Denver Nuggets' 15-game winning streak.[8] In April 2013, the Hornets changed their name to the Pelicans.

In July 2013, Roberts joined the New Orleans Pelicans' summer league squad, for the 2013 NBA Summer League. He went on to finish with the highest free throw percentage in the 2013–14 NBA season.[9]

Charlotte Hornets (2014–2016)

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On July 23, 2014, Roberts signed with the Charlotte Hornets.[10] On April 13, 2015, he scored a career-high 23 points, after coming off the bench, in a 100–90 loss to the Houston Rockets.[11]

Portland Trail Blazers (2016)

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On February 16, 2016, the Hornets traded Roberts to the Miami Heat, in a three-team trade that also involved the Memphis Grizzlies.[12] He was traded again on February 18, along with a future second-round draft pick, to the Portland Trail Blazers, in exchange for cash considerations.[13] The next day, he made his debut for the Trail Blazers, in a 137–105 win over the Golden State Warriors, recording seven points scored in four minutes played.[14]

Return to Charlotte (2016–2017)

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On July 7, 2016, Roberts signed with the Charlotte Hornets, returning to the franchise for a second stint.[15]

Olympiacos (2017–2018)

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On July 23, 2017, Roberts signed a two-year deal with the Greek club Olympiacos.[16] The two-year contract was worth $4 million, and included NBA opt-out clauses.[17][18] Olympiacos officially opted out of said contract and released Roberts, on June 27, 2018.

Unicaja (2018–2019)

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On July 13, 2018, Roberts signed a one-year deal with the Spanish club Unicaja.[19]

NBA 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
* Led the league

Regular season

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2012–13 New Orleans 78 5 17.0 .417 .386 .909 1.2 2.8 .5 .0 7.1
2013–14 New Orleans 72 42 23.2 .420 .360 .940* 1.9 3.3 .6 .1 9.4
2014–15 Charlotte 72 10 18.5 .389 .321 .892 1.5 2.3 .5 .1 6.7
2015–16 Charlotte 30 0 11.1 .443 .333 .919 1.0 1.3 .2 .0 4.8
2015–16 Portland 21 0 6.5 .460 .400 .800 .6 .8 .1 .0 2.9
2016–17 Charlotte 41 2 10.1 .377 .386 .846 1.0 1.3 .2 .0 3.5
Career 314 59 16.6 .411 .356 .908 1.3 2.3 .4 .1 6.6

Playoffs

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2016 Portland 10 0 3.6 .222 .000 .667 .1 .3 .0 .0 .8
Career 10 0 3.6 .222 .000 .667 .1 .3 .0 .0 .8

See also

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References

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  1. ^ ROBERTS, BRIAN HEIGHT: 1.88.
  2. ^ a b c "Brian Roberts bio". DaytonFlyers.CSTV.com. Archived from the original on January 27, 2009. Retrieved July 10, 2009.
  3. ^ "Brian Roberts Stats". Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on November 13, 2012. Retrieved July 10, 2009.
  4. ^ "Brian Roberts to Bamberg". Sportando.com. July 10, 2009. Retrieved July 10, 2009.
  5. ^ "Brose Baskets Bamberg officially keep Brian Roberts". Sportando.com. August 5, 2011. Retrieved August 5, 2011.
  6. ^ "Hornets sign Brian Roberts". Sportando.com. August 16, 2012. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved March 14, 2013.
  7. ^ "New Orleans Hornets Sign Brian Roberts". TheBirdWrites.com. SB Nation. August 16, 2012. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
  8. ^ "Notebook: Hornets 110, Nuggets 86". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. March 25, 2013. Retrieved March 25, 2013.
  9. ^ "Pelicans want to re-sign Brian Roberts". Sportando.com. April 7, 2014. Retrieved April 7, 2014.
  10. ^ "Hornets Sign Roberts". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. July 23, 2014. Retrieved July 23, 2014.
  11. ^ "Hornets Fall to Houston in Home Finale". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. April 13, 2015. Retrieved April 13, 2015.
  12. ^ "HEAT Acquire Brian Roberts". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. February 16, 2016. Retrieved February 16, 2016.
  13. ^ "TRAIL BLAZERS ACQUIRE BRIAN ROBERTS, FUTURE SECOND-ROUND PICK FROM MIAMI". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. February 18, 2016. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
  14. ^ "Lillard scores career-high 51, Blazers beat Warriors 137-105". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. February 20, 2016. Archived from the original on February 21, 2016. Retrieved February 20, 2016.
  15. ^ "Charlotte Hornets Sign Free-Agent Guard Brian Roberts". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. July 7, 2016. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
  16. ^ "Olympiacos signs guard Roberts". Euroleague.net. July 23, 2017. Retrieved July 23, 2017.
  17. ^ Olympiacos and Brian Roberts Agree to Deal.
  18. ^ UFFICIALE – Olympiacos, in arrivo Brian Roberts dagli Hornets (in Italian).
  19. ^ "Unicaja signs guard Roberts / Web Oficial del Unicaja Baloncesto". www.unicajabaloncesto.com. July 13, 2018. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
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