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{{Short description|American basketball player (born 1979)}}
{{Short description|American basketball player (born 1979)}}
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{{Infobox basketball biography
| name = John Salmons
| name = John Salmons
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| caption = Salmons with the [[Chicago Bulls]] in 2009
| caption = Salmons with the [[Chicago Bulls]] in February 2009
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| weight_lb = 210
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| nationality = American
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1979|12|12}}
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| birth_place = [[Philadelphia|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Philadelphia|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]], U.S.
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==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Salmons was born on December 12, 1979 in [[Philadelphia]].
Salmons was born on December 12, 1979, in [[Philadelphia]].


===High school career===
===High school career===
In 1997, Salmons was a member of a Pennsylvania high school state championship team while playing for [[Plymouth-Whitemarsh High School]] in [[Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania]]. As a high school basketball player for Plymouth-Whitemarsh, he reached the 1,000 point club.{{citation needed|date=July 2019}}
In 1997, Salmons was a member of a Pennsylvania high school state championship team while playing for [[Plymouth-Whitemarsh High School]] in [[Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania]]. As a high school basketball player for Plymouth-Whitemarsh, he reached the 1,000 point club.{{citation needed|date=July 2019}}


===College career===
===College career===
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==NBA career==
==NBA career==
===Philadelphia 76ers (2002–2006)===
===Philadelphia 76ers (2002–2006)===
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[[File:John Salmons Klay Thompson.jpg|thumb|Salmons with the [[Sacramento Kings]] in 2013]]
Salmons was drafted out of the University of Miami by the [[San Antonio Spurs]] with the 26th overall selection in the [[2002 NBA draft]]. He was then immediately traded with [[Mark Bryant (basketball)|Mark Bryant]] and the rights to [[Randy Holcomb]] to the [[Philadelphia 76ers]] for [[Speedy Claxton]]. Salmons played for the 76ers through the [[2005–06 NBA season|2006 season]], averaging 4.1 points per game.
Salmons was drafted out of the University of Miami by the [[San Antonio Spurs]] with the 26th overall selection in the [[2002 NBA draft]]. He was then immediately traded with [[Mark Bryant (basketball)|Mark Bryant]] and the rights to [[Randy Holcomb]] to the [[Philadelphia 76ers]] for [[Speedy Claxton]]. Salmons played for the 76ers through the [[2005–06 NBA season|2006 season]], averaging 4.1 points per game.


===Sacramento Kings (2006–2009)===
===Sacramento Kings (2006–2009)===
Salmons was set to be acquired by the [[Toronto Raptors]] on July 13, 2006, in a sign-and-trade deal with Philadelphia. On July 21, 2006, however, there were reports that Salmons was having second thoughts about going to Toronto, and the sign and trade to Toronto was canceled.<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2526850 Salmons nixes sign-and-trade deal with Raptors], Associated Press, July 22, 2006</ref>
Salmons was set to be acquired by the [[Toronto Raptors]] on July 13, 2006, in a sign-and-trade deal with Philadelphia. On July 21, 2006, however, there were reports that Salmons was having second thoughts about going to Toronto, and the sign and trade to Toronto was canceled.<ref>[https://www.espn.com/nba/news/story?id=2526850 Salmons nixes sign-and-trade deal with Raptors], Associated Press, July 22, 2006</ref>


On July 24, 2006, Salmons signed a multi-year contract with the [[Sacramento Kings]].<ref>[https://www.tsn.ca/nba/news_story/?ID=172240&hubname=nba John Salmons signs with Kings], Canadian Press, July 24, 2006</ref> On December 22, 2006, he recorded his first [[triple-double]] of his NBA career against the [[Denver Nuggets]] with 21 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists.<ref>[http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=261222007 Iverson doesn't start, but Nuggets rally around the Answer]</ref>
On July 24, 2006, Salmons signed a multi-year contract with the [[Sacramento Kings]].<ref>[https://www.tsn.ca/nba/news_story/?ID=172240&hubname=nba John Salmons signs with Kings], Canadian Press, July 24, 2006</ref> On December 22, 2006, he recorded his first [[triple-double]] of his NBA career against the [[Denver Nuggets]] with 21 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210417085533/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=261222007 Iverson doesn't start, but Nuggets rally around the Answer]</ref>


===Chicago Bulls (2009–2010)===
===Chicago Bulls (2009–2010)===
Salmons and [[Brad Miller (basketball)|Brad Miller]] were traded to the [[Chicago Bulls]] on February 18, 2009, in exchange for [[Cedric Simmons]], [[Drew Gooden]], [[Andrés Nocioni]], and [[Michael Ruffin]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/trade_090218.html |title=Bulls acquire Miller and Salmons |work=[[NBA.com]] |date=2009-02-18 |access-date=2009-02-19}}</ref> In the [[2009 Chicago Bulls season|2009 season]], Salmons proved to be a key contributor, helping lead the the Bulls to the [[2009 NBA Playoffs]]. In Chicago, he continued to average over 18 points per game for the season. Salmons also logged a whopping 44.7 minutes per game in the playoffs, in part because there were a combined seven overtime periods in the Bulls' first round series against the [[Boston Celtics]]. The Bulls were eventually eliminated in game seven of that series.
Salmons and [[Brad Miller (basketball)|Brad Miller]] were traded to the [[Chicago Bulls]] on February 18, 2009, in exchange for [[Cedric Simmons]], [[Drew Gooden]], [[Andrés Nocioni]], and [[Michael Ruffin]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/trade_090218.html |title=Bulls acquire Miller and Salmons |work=[[NBA.com]] |date=2009-02-18 |access-date=2009-02-19}}</ref> In 2009, Salmons proved to be a key contributor, helping lead the Bulls to the [[2009 NBA Playoffs]]. In Chicago, he continued to average over 18 points per game for the season. Salmons also logged a whopping 44.7 minutes per game in the playoffs, in part because there were a combined seven overtime periods in the Bulls' first round series against the [[Boston Celtics]]. The Bulls were eventually eliminated in game seven of that series.


===Milwaukee Bucks (2010–2011)===
===Milwaukee Bucks (2010–2011)===
[[File:Joe Johnson over John Salmons.jpg|thumbnail|right|upright=1|Salmons with the [[Milwaukee Bucks]], guarding [[Joe Johnson (basketball)|Joe Johnson]] of the [[Atlanta Hawks]], 2010]]
[[File:Joe Johnson over John Salmons.jpg|thumb|Salmons with the [[Milwaukee Bucks]], guarding [[Joe Johnson (basketball)|Joe Johnson]] of the [[Atlanta Hawks]] in February 2010]]
On February 18, 2010, Salmons was sent to the [[Milwaukee Bucks]] for [[Hakim Warrick]] and [[Joe Alexander (basketball)|Joe Alexander]]. Additionally, the Bulls traded their second round picks in 2011 and 2012 to Milwaukee, with the Bucks given the option to swap first-round picks, provided it is not a top 10 pick, in [[2010 NBA draft]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nba.com/bucks/release/salmons_trade_100218.html |title=Bucks Acquire John Salmons from Bulls |work=[[NBA.com]] |date=2010-02-18 |access-date=2010-02-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100410042305/http://www.nba.com/bucks/release/salmons_trade_100218.html |archive-date=2010-04-10 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Salmons averaged nearly 20 points per game for the Bucks after his acquisition. He opted out of his final year of his contract but then signed a 5-year deal to stay with the Bucks.
On February 18, 2010, Salmons was traded to the [[Milwaukee Bucks]] for [[Hakim Warrick]], [[Joe Alexander (basketball)|Joe Alexander]], and the Bulls' second round picks in 2011 and 2012, with the Bucks given the option to swap first-round picks, provided it is not a top 10 pick, in the [[2010 NBA draft]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nba.com/bucks/release/salmons_trade_100218.html |title=Bucks Acquire John Salmons from Bulls |work=[[NBA.com]] |date=2010-02-18 |access-date=2010-02-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100410042305/http://www.nba.com/bucks/release/salmons_trade_100218.html |archive-date=2010-04-10 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In Milwaukee, Salmons averaged nearly 20 points per game for the Bucks after his acquisition. He opted out of his final year of his contract but then signed a five-year deal to stay with the Bucks.


===Return to Sacramento (2011–2013)===
===Return to Sacramento (2011–2013)===
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[[File:John Salmons Klay Thompson.jpg|thumb|Salmons with the [[Sacramento Kings]] in March 2013]]
On June 23, 2011, he was traded back to the [[Sacramento Kings]] as part of a three-way deal among the [[Milwaukee Bucks]] and [[Charlotte Bobcats]]. The Kings also received [[Jimmer Fredette]].<ref>[http://www.nba.com/2011/news/06/23/draft-trades/index.html 2011 Draft Day Trade Tracker] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110627231015/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/06/23/draft-trades/index.html |date=2011-06-27 }}</ref>
On June 23, 2011, he was traded back to the [[Sacramento Kings]] as part of a three-way deal including the [[Milwaukee Bucks]] and [[Charlotte Bobcats]]. The Kings received [[Jimmer Fredette]] in the transaction.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/2011/news/06/23/draft-trades/index.html 2011 Draft Day Trade Tracker] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110627231015/http://www.nba.com/2011/news/06/23/draft-trades/index.html |date=2011-06-27 }}</ref>


===Toronto Raptors (2013–2014)===
===Toronto Raptors (2013–2014)===
On December 9, 2013, the Kings traded Salmons, along with [[Greivis Vásquez]], [[Patrick Patterson (basketball)|Patrick Patterson]], and [[Chuck Hayes]] to the [[Toronto Raptors]] for [[Rudy Gay]], [[Quincy Acy]], and [[Aaron Gray]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://blog.raptors.com/press-releases/raptors-kings-120913/|title=Raptors Acquire Vasquez, Salmons, Hayes & Patterson From Kings|work=NBA.com|date=December 9, 2013|access-date=December 9, 2013|archive-date=December 12, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131212075336/http://blog.raptors.com/press-releases/raptors-kings-120913/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
On December 9, 2013, the Kings traded Salmons, [[Greivis Vásquez]], [[Patrick Patterson (basketball)|Patrick Patterson]], and [[Chuck Hayes]] to the [[Toronto Raptors]] for [[Rudy Gay]], [[Quincy Acy]], and [[Aaron Gray]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://blog.raptors.com/press-releases/raptors-kings-120913/|title=Raptors Acquire Vasquez, Salmons, Hayes & Patterson From Kings|work=NBA.com|date=December 9, 2013|access-date=December 9, 2013|archive-date=December 12, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131212075336/http://blog.raptors.com/press-releases/raptors-kings-120913/|url-status=dead}}</ref>


On June 30, 2014, Salmons was traded, along with a 2015 second round pick, to the [[Atlanta Hawks]] in exchange for [[Lou Williams|Louis Williams]] and the draft rights to [[Lucas Nogueira]].<ref>[http://www.nba.com/hawks/hawks-acquire-second-round-pick-and-salmons-toronto Hawks Acquire 2015 Second Round Pick and Salmons from Toronto]</ref> On July 10, 2014, he was waived by the Hawks.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/hawks/news/atlanta-hawks-request-waivers-john-salmons Atlanta Hawks Request Waivers on John Salmons]</ref>
On June 30, 2014, Salmons was traded, along with a 2015 second round pick, to the [[Atlanta Hawks]] in exchange for [[Lou Williams|Louis Williams]] and the draft rights to [[Lucas Nogueira]].<ref>[http://www.nba.com/hawks/hawks-acquire-second-round-pick-and-salmons-toronto Hawks Acquire 2015 Second Round Pick and Salmons from Toronto]</ref> On July 10, 2014, he was waived by the Hawks.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/hawks/news/atlanta-hawks-request-waivers-john-salmons Atlanta Hawks Request Waivers on John Salmons]</ref>
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On August 26, 2014, Salmons signed with the [[New Orleans Pelicans]].<ref>[http://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/pelicans-sign-john-salmons Pelicans Sign John Salmons]</ref>
On August 26, 2014, Salmons signed with the [[New Orleans Pelicans]].<ref>[http://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/pelicans-sign-john-salmons Pelicans Sign John Salmons]</ref>


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In Salmons' final NBA game on February 2, 2015, a 115–100 win over the [[Atlanta Hawks]], he played for only {{frac|7|1|2}} minutes and recorded no points and only one assist.
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On February 19, 2015, Salmons was traded to the [[Phoenix Suns]] as a part of a three-team deal that also involved the [[Miami Heat]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nba.com/suns/news/suns-stockpile-draft-picks-trade-heat|title=Suns Stockpile Draft Picks in Trade with Heat|work=NBA.com|date=February 19, 2015|access-date=February 19, 2015}}</ref> He was subsequently waived by the Suns two days later alongside former Suns player [[Kendall Marshall]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nba.com/suns/press-release/suns-sign-barron-10-day-contract|title=Suns Sign Barron to 10-Day Contract|work=NBA.com|date=February 21, 2015|access-date=February 21, 2015}}</ref>


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On February 19, 2015, Salmons was traded to the [[Phoenix Suns]] as a part of a three-team deal with the [[Miami Heat]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nba.com/suns/news/suns-stockpile-draft-picks-trade-heat|title=Suns Stockpile Draft Picks in Trade with Heat|work=NBA.com|date=February 19, 2015|access-date=February 19, 2015}}</ref> Later that month, Salmons and [[Kendall Marshall]] were both waived.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nba.com/suns/press-release/suns-sign-barron-10-day-contract|title=Suns Sign Barron to 10-Day Contract|work=NBA.com|date=February 21, 2015|access-date=February 21, 2015}}</ref>
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Salmons' final NBA game was played on February 2, 2015 in a 115 - 100 win over the [[Atlanta Hawks]] where he played for 7 and a half minutes and the only stat he recorded was 1 assist.


== NBA career statistics ==
== NBA career statistics ==
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Latest revision as of 21:14, 6 November 2024

John Salmons
Salmons with the Chicago Bulls in February 2009
Personal information
Born (1979-12-12) December 12, 1979 (age 44)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolPlymouth-Whitemarsh
(Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania)
CollegeMiami (Florida) (1998–2002)
NBA draft2002: 1st round, 26th overall pick
Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
Playing career2002–2015
PositionSmall forward / shooting guard
Number7, 15, 5, 25
Career history
2002–2006Philadelphia 76ers
2006–2009Sacramento Kings
2009–2010Chicago Bulls
2010–2011Milwaukee Bucks
2011–2013Sacramento Kings
2013–2014Toronto Raptors
2014–2015New Orleans Pelicans
Career highlights and awards
  • Second-team All-Big East (2002)
  • Third-team All-Big East (2001)
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata

John Rashall Salmons (born December 12, 1979) is an American former professional basketball player who last played for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the University of Miami.

Early life and education

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Salmons was born on December 12, 1979, in Philadelphia.

High school career

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In 1997, Salmons was a member of a Pennsylvania high school state championship team while playing for Plymouth-Whitemarsh High School in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. As a high school basketball player for Plymouth-Whitemarsh, he reached the 1,000 point club.[citation needed]

College career

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He went on to play college basketball at the University of Miami, where he was a four-year starter for the Hurricanes. He started 107 consecutive games for Miami, the second longest streak in school history. He was also the first player in school history to surpass 1000 career points (1287), 600 rebounds (687), 400 assists (433), and 150 steals (192).[1]

NBA career

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Philadelphia 76ers (2002–2006)

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Salmons was drafted out of the University of Miami by the San Antonio Spurs with the 26th overall selection in the 2002 NBA draft. He was then immediately traded with Mark Bryant and the rights to Randy Holcomb to the Philadelphia 76ers for Speedy Claxton. Salmons played for the 76ers through the 2006 season, averaging 4.1 points per game.

Sacramento Kings (2006–2009)

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Salmons was set to be acquired by the Toronto Raptors on July 13, 2006, in a sign-and-trade deal with Philadelphia. On July 21, 2006, however, there were reports that Salmons was having second thoughts about going to Toronto, and the sign and trade to Toronto was canceled.[2]

On July 24, 2006, Salmons signed a multi-year contract with the Sacramento Kings.[3] On December 22, 2006, he recorded his first triple-double of his NBA career against the Denver Nuggets with 21 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists.[4]

Chicago Bulls (2009–2010)

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Salmons and Brad Miller were traded to the Chicago Bulls on February 18, 2009, in exchange for Cedric Simmons, Drew Gooden, Andrés Nocioni, and Michael Ruffin.[5] In 2009, Salmons proved to be a key contributor, helping lead the Bulls to the 2009 NBA Playoffs. In Chicago, he continued to average over 18 points per game for the season. Salmons also logged a whopping 44.7 minutes per game in the playoffs, in part because there were a combined seven overtime periods in the Bulls' first round series against the Boston Celtics. The Bulls were eventually eliminated in game seven of that series.

Milwaukee Bucks (2010–2011)

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Salmons with the Milwaukee Bucks, guarding Joe Johnson of the Atlanta Hawks in February 2010

On February 18, 2010, Salmons was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks for Hakim Warrick, Joe Alexander, and the Bulls' second round picks in 2011 and 2012, with the Bucks given the option to swap first-round picks, provided it is not a top 10 pick, in the 2010 NBA draft.[6] In Milwaukee, Salmons averaged nearly 20 points per game for the Bucks after his acquisition. He opted out of his final year of his contract but then signed a five-year deal to stay with the Bucks.

Return to Sacramento (2011–2013)

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Salmons with the Sacramento Kings in March 2013

On June 23, 2011, he was traded back to the Sacramento Kings as part of a three-way deal including the Milwaukee Bucks and Charlotte Bobcats. The Kings received Jimmer Fredette in the transaction.[7]

Toronto Raptors (2013–2014)

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On December 9, 2013, the Kings traded Salmons, Greivis Vásquez, Patrick Patterson, and Chuck Hayes to the Toronto Raptors for Rudy Gay, Quincy Acy, and Aaron Gray.[8]

On June 30, 2014, Salmons was traded, along with a 2015 second round pick, to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Louis Williams and the draft rights to Lucas Nogueira.[9] On July 10, 2014, he was waived by the Hawks.[10]

New Orleans Pelicans (2014–2015)

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On August 26, 2014, Salmons signed with the New Orleans Pelicans.[11]

In Salmons' final NBA game on February 2, 2015, a 115–100 win over the Atlanta Hawks, he played for only 7+1⁄2 minutes and recorded no points and only one assist.

On February 19, 2015, Salmons was traded to the Phoenix Suns as a part of a three-team deal with the Miami Heat.[12] Later that month, Salmons and Kendall Marshall were both waived.[13]

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
2002–03 Philadelphia 64 1 7.9 .414 .323 .743 .9 .7 .3 .1 2.1
2003–04 Philadelphia 77 24 20.8 .387 .340 .772 2.5 1.7 .8 .2 5.8
2004–05 Philadelphia 58 8 17.1 .405 .341 .729 2.1 2.0 .7 .2 4.1
2005–06 Philadelphia 82* 24 25.1 .420 .299 .775 2.7 2.7 .9 .2 7.5
2006–07 Sacramento 79 19 27.0 .456 .357 .779 3.3 3.2 .9 .3 8.5
2007–08 Sacramento 81 41 31.1 .477 .325 .823 4.3 2.6 1.1 .4 12.5
2008–09 Sacramento 53 53 37.4 .472 .418 .823 4.2 3.7 1.1 .2 18.3
2008–09 Chicago 26 21 37.7 .473 .415 .843 4.3 2.0 1.0 .6 18.3
2009–10 Chicago 51 28 33.2 .420 .380 .789 3.4 2.5 1.3 .4 12.7
2009–10 Milwaukee 30 28 37.6 .467 .385 .867 3.2 3.3 1.1 .1 19.9
2010–11 Milwaukee 73 70 35.0 .415 .379 .813 3.6 3.5 1.0 .4 14.0
2011–12 Sacramento 46 32 27.2 .409 .295 .644 2.9 2.0 .8 .2 7.5
2012–13 Sacramento 76 72 30.0 .399 .371 .773 2.7 3.0 .7 .3 8.8
2013–14 Sacramento 18 8 24.7 .350 .381 1.000 2.6 2.4 .7 .4 5.8
2013–14 Toronto 60 0 21.4 .368 .388 .733 2.0 1.7 .6 .2 5.0
2014–15 New Orleans 21 0 12.9 .333 .308 .500 1.0 .6 .4 .2 2.0
Career 895 429 26.4 .431 .366 .799 2.9 2.4 .8 .3 9.3

Playoffs

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2003 Philadelphia 6 0 2.7 .000 .000 .000 .5 .0 .0 .0 .0
2005 Philadelphia 2 0 2.0 .000 .000 .000 .0 .5 .0 .0 .0
2009 Chicago 7 7 44.7 .402 .316 .853 4.4 2.3 1.3 1.0 18.1
2010 Milwaukee 7 7 40.7 .404 .174 .964 3.7 4.0 1.4 .6 17.0
2014 Toronto 6 0 12.8 .294 .167 1.000 1.0 .8 .3 .0 2.2
Career 28 14 24.8 .393 .243 .877 2.4 1.8 .8 .4 9.3

Personal life

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Salmons is a Christian. He has spoken on behalf of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.[14] In 2018, Salmons was inducted into his alma mater's Sports Hall of Fame.[15]

References

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  1. ^ "Player Bio: John Salmons". University of Miami Athletics. Archived from the original on March 9, 2016.
  2. ^ Salmons nixes sign-and-trade deal with Raptors, Associated Press, July 22, 2006
  3. ^ John Salmons signs with Kings, Canadian Press, July 24, 2006
  4. ^ Iverson doesn't start, but Nuggets rally around the Answer
  5. ^ "Bulls acquire Miller and Salmons". NBA.com. February 18, 2009. Retrieved February 19, 2009.
  6. ^ "Bucks Acquire John Salmons from Bulls". NBA.com. February 18, 2010. Archived from the original on April 10, 2010. Retrieved February 18, 2010.
  7. ^ 2011 Draft Day Trade Tracker Archived 2011-06-27 at the Wayback Machine
  8. ^ "Raptors Acquire Vasquez, Salmons, Hayes & Patterson From Kings". NBA.com. December 9, 2013. Archived from the original on December 12, 2013. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
  9. ^ Hawks Acquire 2015 Second Round Pick and Salmons from Toronto
  10. ^ Atlanta Hawks Request Waivers on John Salmons
  11. ^ Pelicans Sign John Salmons
  12. ^ "Suns Stockpile Draft Picks in Trade with Heat". NBA.com. February 19, 2015. Retrieved February 19, 2015.
  13. ^ "Suns Sign Barron to 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. February 21, 2015. Retrieved February 21, 2015.
  14. ^ "Triple Threat". FCA.org. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved September 6, 2016.
  15. ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: "John Salmons acceptance speech - 2018 UM Sports Hall of Fame banquet". YouTube.
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