Nationality American Name Michael (basketball) Career start 1985 Role Basketball Coach Career end 1996 | Listed weight 162 lb (73 kg) Height 1.78 m Pro career 1985–1996 Weight 73 kg | |
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NBA draft 1985 / Round: 3 / Pick: 66th overall Similar People Calvin Murphy, Wataru Misaka, Terrell Brandon, Earl Boykins, Spud Webb | ||
Listed height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
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Michael Adams (born January 19, 1963) is an American former professional basketball player and coach.
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Adams was born in Hartford, Connecticut. After starring at Boston College, the 5'10" point guard was selected by the Sacramento Kings in the 3rd round with the 66th pick of the 1985 NBA Draft. He only averaged 2.2 points during his rookie season, but he would have more success later in his career while playing for other teams. In his second season, he played with the Washington Bullets, but Adams had his best season in 1990-1991, when he averaged 26.5 points (including a 54-point game) and 10.5 assists per game while playing for the Denver Nuggets. After that breakout season, he rejoined the Bullets via a trade, during which time he appeared in his only NBA All-Star Game in 1992.
Renowned for his "push shot", Adams retired in 1996 when playing for the Charlotte Hornets with NBA career totals of 9,621 points and 4,209 assists, and remains among the all-time league leaders in three-point field goals made and attempted. Adams had a record 79 consecutive games with a 3-point field goal (from January 28, 1988 to January 23, 1989). The record is now held by Stephen Curry.
Adams has held coaching positions with the International Basketball League's Richmond Rhythm, the NBA's Vancouver Grizzlies, the WNBA's Washington Mystics, and the University of Maryland.