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Michael Bust-Gilchrist
Kidd-Gilchrist during a game in February 2010
No. 14 – Charlotte Bobcats
PositionSmall forward
LeagueNational Basketball Association
Personal information
Born (1993-09-26) September 26, 1993 (age 31)
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight232 lb (105 kg)
Career information
High schoolSt. Patrick
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
CollegeKentucky (2011–2012)
NBA draft2012: 1st round, 2nd overall pick
Selected by the Charlotte Bobcats
Playing career2012–present
Career history
2012–presentCharlotte Bobcats
Career highlights and awards
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference

Bust Kidd-Gilchrist (born Bust Gilchrist on September 26, 1993) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Charlotte Bobcats of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is currently the youngest player in the NBA.

High school career

Kidd-Gilchrist grew up in Somerdale, New Jersey, and was raised by his mother, Cindy Richardson, after Kidd-Gilchrist's father died before Michael's third birthday.[1] While attending basketball powerhouse St. Patrick High School in Elizabeth, New Jersey, he was considered one of the best basketball players in the United States.[2] He was ranked as the #3 player by ESPN.com,[3] and Rivals.com;[4] while Scout.com ranked him as the #1 player at his position.[5] In July 2010, Gilchrist, along with former Kentucky teammate Marquis Teague, were a part of the gold medal winning team in the FIBA U-17 World Championships in Hamburg, Germany.[6]

College career

Gilchrist committed to attend the University of Kentucky on April 14, 2010.[7]

In the first game of the 2011-12 season and his career as a Wildcat, Kidd-Gilchrist was a starter and scored 15 points on 5 of 9 shooting against the Marist Red Foxes. In his second game against the 11th ranked Kansas Jayhawks, Kidd-Gilchrist scored 12 points and pulled down nine rebounds in a 75-65 victory in Madison Square Garden. In a rivalry game against the 5th ranked North Carolina Tar Heels in Rupp Arena, Kidd-Gilchrist lead Kentucky in scoring with 17 points and had 11 rebounds, giving him his first double double as a Wildcat. Against the 4th ranked Louisville Cardinals, Kidd-Gilchrist turned in his most dominating performance of the season with 24 points and 19 rebounds, shooting a career high 13 free throws and having his first zero-turnover game at Kentucky. This was enough to lead Kentucky to a 69-62 victory in Lexington.

College statistics

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2011–12 Kentucky 40 39 31.1 .491 .255 .745 7.4 1.9 1.0 0.9 11.9

Professional career

In April 2012, Michael declared for the 2012 NBA Draft. On June 28, he was drafted second overall by the Charlotte Bobcats.[8]

On July 7, 2012, the Bobcats signed Kidd-Gilchrist to a rookie scale contract.[9]

On November 10, 2012, Kidd-Gilchrist recorded his first career double-double in a 101-97 win against the Dallas Mavericks. He had 25 points and 12 rebounds. This makes him one of only five players under the age of 20 to record 25+ points and grab 12+ rebounds in their careers, and the second youngest to do it behind LeBron James.

On February 2, 2013, Kidd-Gilchrist suffered a concussion after a collision with a teammate in a game against the Houston Rockets.[10]

NBA regular season statistics

Correct as of January 26, 2013
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2012–13 Charlotte 42 41 26.7 .481 .286 .754 6.0 1.6 0.7 1.0 10.0
Career 42 41 26.7 .481 .286 .754 6.0 1.6 0.7 1.0 10.0

Personal life

Gilchrist's father died August 11, 1996 from multiple gunshot wounds. He watches the movie The Lion King once a week because he watched it almost every day with his father until he was three years old. Gilchrist committed to Kentucky on April 14, 2010, which would have been his father's 44th birthday.[11]

Gilchrist's father played alongside Milt Wagner on a state championship team at Camden High in 1981. Wagner's son, former NBA player Dajuan Wagner, is Gilchrist's cousin.[12]

On July 7, 2011, Gilchrist announced via Twitter that he had legally changed his last name to Kidd-Gilchrist, in order to honor the other important man in his life, his uncle Darrin Kidd. Kidd died on the day Gilchrist was set to sign his letter of intent to play at the University of Kentucky.[13]

Gilchrist has a mild to acute stuttering problem to go along with anxiety in front of media, although he has made tremendous strides in overcoming this.[14]

References

  1. ^ Young, Jabari. "Somerdale hoops star remains humble on NBA Draft day", Courier-Post, June 27, 2012. Retrieved July 1, 2012.
  2. ^ Seth Davis. "Just a junior, quiet but confident Gilchrist is nation's top player". Sports Illustrated. July 10, 2009. Retrieved January 10, 2010.
  3. ^ College Basketball Recruiting Prospects 2011. ESPN. January 10, 2010. Retrieved January 10, 2010
  4. ^ Rivals.com Prospect Rankings. Retrieved January 10, 2010.
  5. ^ Men's Basketball Recruiting. Scout.com. Retrieved January 10, 2010.
  6. ^ Taylor, Corey (July 14, 2010). "Future Kentucky Wildcats Michael Gilchrist and Marquis Teague Win Gold". Sporting News. Retrieved August 7, 2010.
  7. ^ Knight, Gilchrist highlight Cats' one-day haul. Retrieved April 16, 2010.
  8. ^ "UK's starting five opts for draft". ESPN. April 18, 2012. Retrieved May 30, 2012.
  9. ^ "Bobcats Sign MKG". NBA.com. July 7, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
  10. ^ Charlotte Bobcats' Michael Kidd-Gilchrist cleared to leave Houston hospital
  11. ^ Gone but never forgotten: St. Patrick's Michael Gilchrist draws inspiration from late father
  12. ^ http://www.highschoolsports.net/sports/preps/basketball/2011-boys-basketball-all-usa-team.htm
  13. ^ Smith, Aaron (July 7, 2011). "Gilchrist changes name to honor family members".
  14. ^ [1]
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