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{{Short description|Basketball player}}
{{Short description|American basketball player (born 1979)}}
{{Distinguish|Michael Reed (baseball)|Michael Reddy}}
{{Distinguish|Michael Reed (baseball)|Michael Reddy}}
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| caption = Redd with the [[Milwaukee Bucks]] in 2008
| caption = Redd with the [[Milwaukee Bucks]] in 2008
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1979|8|24}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1979|8|24}}
| birth_place = [[Columbus, Ohio]]
| birth_place = [[Wooster, Ohio]], U.S.
| nationality = American
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| career_start = 2000
| career_start = 2000
| career_end = 2012
| career_end = 2012
| career_position = [[Shooting guard]] / [[Small forward]]
| career_position = [[Shooting guard]] / [[small forward]]
| career_number = 22
| career_number = 22
| team1 = [[Milwaukee Bucks]]
| team1 = [[Milwaukee Bucks]]
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* [[NBA All-Star]] ({{nasg|2004}})
* [[NBA All-Star]] ({{nasg|2004}})
* [[All-NBA Third Team]] ({{nbay|2003|end}})
* [[All-NBA Third Team]] ({{nbay|2003|end}})
* [[Big Ten Conference Men's Basketball Freshman of the Year|Big Ten Freshman of the Year]] (1993)
* First-team All-[[Big Ten Conference|Big Ten]] (2000)
* [[Big Ten Conference Men's Basketball Freshman of the Year|Big Ten Freshman of the Year]] (1998)
| stats_league = NBA
| stats_league = NBA
| stat1label = [[Point (basketball)|Points]]
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==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Redd was born on August 24, 1979, in [[Columbus, Ohio]]. In his college years, Redd spent three years leading the offensive attack of [[Ohio State University]] garnering point averages of 21.9, 19.5, and 17.5, respectively. As a sophomore, Redd and [[Scoonie Penn]] led Ohio State to the NCAA Final Four.<ref>Due to rules violations under Ohio State head coach [[Jim O'Brien (basketball, born 1949)|Jim O'Brien]], Ohio State's appearance in this tournament was stricken from NCAA records.</ref> He was then drafted after his junior year in the [[2000 NBA draft]] as a second round pick (43rd overall) by the Milwaukee Bucks.
Redd was born on August 24, 1979, in [[Columbus, Ohio]]. In his college years, Redd spent three years leading the offensive attack of The [[Ohio State University]] garnering point averages of 21.9, 19.5, and 17.5, respectively. As a sophomore, Redd and [[Scoonie Penn]] led Ohio State to the NCAA Final Four.<ref>Due to rules violations under Ohio State head coach [[Jim O'Brien (basketball, born 1949)|Jim O'Brien]], Ohio State's appearance in this tournament was stricken from NCAA records.</ref> He was then drafted after his junior year in the [[2000 NBA draft]] as a second round pick (43rd overall) by the Milwaukee Bucks.


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


===Milwaukee Bucks (2000–2011)===
===Milwaukee Bucks (2000–2011)===
In his rookie year, Redd was not able to contribute immediately as he was behind [[National Basketball Association All-Star Game|NBA All-Star]] guard [[Ray Allen]] on the depth chart. Later on, however, it became apparent that he was better than anticipated as proven by accounts that he had played extremely well against Ray Allen, [[Glenn Robinson]], and other teammates in practice. It was then that former Bucks' head coach [[George Karl]] rewarded him with additional playing time. He posted averages of 11.4 points per contest as well as 44.4% on three-point shooting during his second NBA season.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=http://www.theintelligencer.com/news/article/Redd-Expected-to-Suit-Up-for-Bucks-10561970.php|title=Redd Expected to Suit Up for Bucks|date=October 16, 2002|work=The Edwardsville Intelligencer|access-date=April 9, 2017|agency=The Associated Press}}</ref> On February 20, 2002, against the [[Houston Rockets]], Redd made eight three-point field goals in the fourth quarter, a then-NBA record. In October 2002, he signed a four-year, $12 million offer sheet with the [[Dallas Mavericks]],<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://assets.espn.go.com/nba/news/2002/1001/1439562.html|title=NBA - Mavericks sign Bucks' Redd to $12M offer sheet|last=Stein|first=Marc|date=October 14, 2002|website=ESPN.com|access-date=April 9, 2017}}</ref> but it was matched by the Bucks and he remained in Milwaukee.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://assets.espn.go.com/nba/news/2002/1014/1446025.html|title=Bucks keep Redd away from Mavericks|date=October 14, 2002|access-date=April 9, 2017|agency=Associated Press|website=ESPN.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.com/nba/trainingcamp07/news/story?id=3046755|title=Disgruntled Bell back as Bucks open training camp|date=October 2, 2007|access-date=April 9, 2017|agency=Associated Press|website=ESPN.com}}</ref> During the 2003–04 season, Redd's performance, amongst other reasons (ouster of Ray Allen to Seattle via a trade), was rewarded with full starter's duties and later earning averages of 21.7 points per contest en route to his first and only [[National Basketball Association All-Star Game|All-Star Game]] appearance.
In his rookie year, Redd was not able to contribute immediately as he was behind [[National Basketball Association All-Star Game|NBA All-Star]] guard [[Ray Allen]] on the depth chart. Later on, however, it became apparent that he was better than anticipated as proven by accounts that he had played extremely well against Ray Allen, [[Glenn Robinson]], and other teammates in practice. It was then that former Bucks' head coach [[George Karl]] rewarded him with additional playing time. He posted averages of 11.4 points per contest as well as 44.4% on three-point shooting during his second NBA season.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=http://www.theintelligencer.com/news/article/Redd-Expected-to-Suit-Up-for-Bucks-10561970.php|title=Redd Expected to Suit Up for Bucks|date=October 16, 2002|work=The Edwardsville Intelligencer|access-date=April 9, 2017|agency=The Associated Press}}</ref> On February 20, 2002, against the [[Houston Rockets]], Redd made eight three-point field goals in the fourth quarter, a then-NBA record. In October 2002, he signed a four-year, $12 million offer sheet with the [[Dallas Mavericks]],<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://assets.espn.go.com/nba/news/2002/1001/1439562.html|title=NBA - Mavericks sign Bucks' Redd to $12M offer sheet|last=Stein|first=Marc|date=October 14, 2002|website=ESPN.com|access-date=April 9, 2017}}</ref> but it was matched by the Bucks and he remained in Milwaukee.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://assets.espn.go.com/nba/news/2002/1014/1446025.html|title=Bucks keep Redd away from Mavericks|date=October 14, 2002|access-date=April 9, 2017|agency=Associated Press|website=ESPN.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/trainingcamp07/news/story?id=3046755|title=Disgruntled Bell back as Bucks open training camp|date=October 2, 2007|access-date=April 9, 2017|agency=Associated Press|website=ESPN.com}}</ref> During the 2003–04 season, Redd's performance, amongst other reasons (ouster of Ray Allen to Seattle via a trade), was rewarded with full starter's duties and later earning averages of 21.7 points per contest en route to his first and only [[National Basketball Association All-Star Game|All-Star Game]] appearance.


After the [[2004–05 NBA season|2004–05 season]], Redd signed a new contract with the Bucks that lasted six years and was worth $91 million. He chose to stay with the Bucks over leaving for his home state team, the [[Cleveland Cavaliers]], and a chance to play for less money with [[LeBron James]].
After the [[2004–05 NBA season|2004–05 season]], Redd signed a new contract with the Bucks that lasted six years and was worth $91 million. He chose to stay with the Bucks over leaving for his home state team, the [[Cleveland Cavaliers]], and a chance to play for less money with [[LeBron James]].


In the [[2006–07 NBA season|2006–07 season]], Redd arguably had the best season of his career, averaging a career-high 26.7 points per game. That season, on November 11, 2006, Redd scored a career-high 57 points in a 113-111 loss to the [[Utah Jazz]], breaking the single-game Bucks record for points scored set by [[Kareem Abdul-Jabbar]] in 1971.<ref>{{cite web |title=Redd's record 57 points can't carry Bucks over Jazz |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=261111015 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=March 2, 2022 |date=November 11, 2006}}</ref> Later that season, on March 4, 2007, Redd scored 52 points in an overtime loss to the [[Chicago Bulls]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Bulls get career high from Gordon to beat Bucks in OT |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=270304015 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=March 2, 2022 |date=March 4, 2007}}</ref> Despite his efforts, the Bucks struggled to win games, finishing 28–54 in the season.<ref>{{cite web |title=2006-07 Milwaukee Bucks Roster and Stats |url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/MIL/2007.html |website=Basketball-Reference.com |access-date=March 2, 2022}}</ref>
In the [[2006–07 NBA season|2006–07 season]], Redd arguably had the best season of his career, averaging a career-high 26.7 points per game. That season, on November 11, 2006, Redd scored a career-high 57 points in a 113–111 loss to the [[Utah Jazz]], breaking the single-game Bucks record for points scored set by [[Kareem Abdul-Jabbar]] in 1971.<ref>{{cite web |title=Redd's record 57 points can't carry Bucks over Jazz |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=261111015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170409201233/http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=261111015 |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 9, 2017 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=March 2, 2022 |date=November 11, 2006}}</ref> Later that season, on March 4, 2007, Redd scored 52 points in an overtime loss to the [[Chicago Bulls]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Bulls get career high from Gordon to beat Bucks in OT |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=270304015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220226155017/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=270304015 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 26, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=March 2, 2022 |date=March 4, 2007}}</ref> Despite his efforts, the Bucks struggled to win games, finishing 28–54 in the season.<ref>{{cite web |title=2006-07 Milwaukee Bucks Roster and Stats |url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/MIL/2007.html |website=Basketball-Reference.com |access-date=March 2, 2022}}</ref>


The Milwaukee Bucks were dealt a devastating blow January 25, 2009, when they learned Redd would miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee. Redd missed the rest of the 2008–09 season.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.com/nba/news/story?id=3859546|title=Bucks' Redd done for year with torn ACL/MCL|date=January 26, 2009|access-date=April 9, 2017|agency=Associated Press|website=ESPN.com}}</ref>
The Milwaukee Bucks were dealt a devastating blow January 25, 2009, when they learned Redd would miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee. Redd missed the rest of the 2008–09 season.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/news/story?id=3859546|title=Bucks' Redd done for year with torn ACL/MCL|date=January 26, 2009|access-date=April 9, 2017|agency=Associated Press|website=ESPN.com}}</ref>


Redd returned for the Bucks to start the 2009–10 season, but during a game against the [[Los Angeles Lakers]] on January 10, 2010, he re-tore his ACL and MCL in the same knee that he had injured almost a year earlier. It was announced the next day that he would once again be lost for the rest of the season.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.nba.com:80/2010/news/01/11/bucks.redd.ap/index.html |title=Bucks' Redd out for season with injured left knee |date=January 12, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150611141546/http://www.nba.com/2010/news/01/11/bucks.redd.ap/index.html |archive-date=June 11, 2015 |url-status=dead |agency=Associated Press |website=NBA.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Redd tears ACL, MCL in left knee |url=http://www.espn.com/nba/news/story?id=4817131 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=April 9, 2019 |date=January 11, 2010}}</ref>
Redd returned for the Bucks to start the 2009–10 season, but during a game against the [[Los Angeles Lakers]] on January 10, 2010, he re-tore his ACL and MCL in the same knee that he had injured almost a year earlier. It was announced the next day that he would once again be lost for the rest of the season.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.nba.com:80/2010/news/01/11/bucks.redd.ap/index.html |title=Bucks' Redd out for season with injured left knee |date=January 12, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150611141546/http://www.nba.com/2010/news/01/11/bucks.redd.ap/index.html |archive-date=June 11, 2015 |url-status=dead |agency=Associated Press |website=NBA.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Redd tears ACL, MCL in left knee |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/news/story?id=4817131 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=April 9, 2019 |date=January 11, 2010}}</ref>


On March 28, 2011, Redd was able to return to the Bucks after 14 months from the injury and recorded four assists in his return. On March 30, 2011, against the [[Toronto Raptors]], Redd scored his first NBA basket since his return from injury. Redd played 10 games in the [[2010–11 NBA season|2010–11 season]]. When he left Milwaukee, he had averaged 20 points per game in his 11 seasons with the team.
On March 28, 2011, Redd was able to return to the Bucks after 14 months from the injury and recorded four assists in his return. On March 30, 2011, against the [[Toronto Raptors]], Redd scored his first NBA basket since his return from injury. Redd played 10 games in the [[2010–11 NBA season|2010–11 season]]. When he left Milwaukee, he had averaged 20 points per game in his 11 seasons with the team.
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===Retirement===
===Retirement===
On November 6, 2013, Redd announced his retirement from the NBA.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/9931439/michael-redd-former-member-milwaukee-bucks-retire|title=Ex-Bucks star Redd to retire in Milwaukee|date=November 5, 2013|work=ESPN.com|access-date=April 9, 2017|agency=Associated Press}}</ref> In his retirement Redd has become an accomplished entrepreneur and venture capitalist. He also has a popular podcast called Betting On Yourself.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Michael Redd|url=https://michaelredd.com/|access-date=2020-07-24|website=Michael Redd|language=en-US}}</ref>
On November 6, 2013, Redd announced his retirement from the NBA.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/9931439/michael-redd-former-member-milwaukee-bucks-retire|title=Ex-Bucks star Redd to retire in Milwaukee|date=November 5, 2013|work=ESPN.com|access-date=April 9, 2017|agency=Associated Press}}</ref> In his retirement Redd has become an accomplished entrepreneur and venture capitalist. He also has a popular podcast called Betting On Yourself.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Michael Redd|url=https://michaelredd.com/|access-date=2020-07-24|website=Michael Redd|language=en-US}}</ref>


In 2021, Redd was one of only three former Bucks players ([[Brandon Jennings]] and [[Marques Johnson]]) to appear in Milwaukee’s [[2021 NBA Finals|championship]] parade.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hill |first1=Glynn A. |title=Milwaukee celebrates NBA championship and ‘Bucks in Six Day’ with a parade |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/07/22/milwaukee-bucks-parade-nba-championship/ |website=Washington Post |access-date=March 2, 2022 |date=July 22, 2021}}</ref>
In 2021, Redd was one of only three former Bucks players ([[Brandon Jennings]] and [[Marques Johnson]]) to appear in Milwaukee's [[2021 NBA Finals|championship]] parade.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Hill |first1=Glynn A. |title=Milwaukee celebrates NBA championship and 'Bucks in Six Day' with a parade |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/07/22/milwaukee-bucks-parade-nba-championship/ |newspaper=Washington Post |access-date=March 2, 2022 |date=July 22, 2021}}</ref>


==National team career==
==National team career==
[[File:Michael Redd Beijing Olympics Men's Semifinal Basketball.jpg|thumb|right|Redd with the [[United States national basketball team|United States national team]] at the [[2008 Summer Olympics|2008 Olympics]]]]
[[File:Michael Redd Beijing Olympics Men's Semifinal Basketball.jpg|thumb|right|Redd with the [[United States national basketball team|United States national team]] at the [[2008 Summer Olympics|2008 Olympics]]]]
Redd frequently played for [[United States national basketball team|Team USA]] at the junior level and played in the [[FIBA Americas Championship|2007 FIBA Americas tournament]], a qualifying tournament for the [[2008 Summer Olympics]]. He averaged over 15 points throughout the competition. During the team's game against Puerto Rico, Redd set the qualifying record for most 3-pointers made in one game. He also set the record of most three-pointers made in the whole tournament (28) surpassing [[Penny Hardaway]] who had the previous record of 22. Redd participated in the 2008 Olympics as the team went unbeaten on the way to winning back the gold medal after defeating [[2006 FIBA World Championship]] winners [[Spain national basketball team|Spain]] and living up to their "[[2008 United States men's Olympic basketball team|Redeem Team]]" moniker after missing out on gold in the [[2004 Summer Olympics]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Thamel |first1=Pete |title=USA Basketball Returns to the Top |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/25/sports/olympics/25bball.html |website=The New York Times |access-date=April 9, 2019 |date=August 24, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The Redeem Team quieted critics -- and it would beat the Dream Team |url=https://www.si.com/olympics/2008/08/24/redeem-dream |website=SI.com |access-date=April 9, 2019 |date=August 24, 2008}}</ref>
Redd frequently played for [[United States national basketball team|Team USA]] at the junior level and played in the [[FIBA Americas Championship|2007 FIBA Americas tournament]], a qualifying tournament for the [[2008 Summer Olympics]]. He averaged over 15 points throughout the competition. During the team's game against Puerto Rico, Redd set the qualifying record for most 3-pointers made in one game. He also set the record of most three-pointers made in the whole tournament (28) surpassing [[Penny Hardaway]] who had the previous record of 22. Redd participated in the 2008 Olympics as the team went unbeaten on the way to winning back the gold medal after defeating [[2006 FIBA World Championship]] winners [[Spain national basketball team|Spain]] and living up to their "[[2008 United States men's Olympic basketball team|Redeem Team]]" moniker after missing out on gold in the [[2004 Summer Olympics]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Thamel |first1=Pete |author-link=Pete Thamel |title=USA Basketball Returns to the Top |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/25/sports/olympics/25bball.html |website=[[The New York Times]] |access-date=April 9, 2019 |date=August 24, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The Redeem Team quieted critics -- and it would beat the Dream Team |url=https://www.si.com/olympics/2008/08/24/redeem-dream |website=SI.com |access-date=April 9, 2019 |date=August 24, 2008}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Redd, a devout [[Christians|Christian]], bought a church building for his father's ministry as the first purchase after signing his contract worth $91 million over six years.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=nba&id=2424445|title=Redd faces toughest challenge in leadership role|date=April 27, 2006|work=ESPN.com|access-date=April 9, 2017|agency=Associated Press}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> The church was newly named Philadelphia Deliverance Church of Christ built in his hometown of Columbus.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/espn/columns/story?id=2224230&columnist=wojciechowski_gene|title=Michael Redd's twist of faith|last=Wojciechowski|first=Gene|date=November 15, 2005|website=ESPN.com|access-date=April 9, 2017}}</ref>
Redd, a devout [[Christians|Christian]], bought a church building for his father's ministry as the first purchase after signing his contract worth $91 million over six years.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/espn/wire?section=nba&id=2424445|title=Redd faces toughest challenge in leadership role|date=April 27, 2006|work=ESPN.com|access-date=April 9, 2017|agency=Associated Press}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> The church was newly named Philadelphia Deliverance Church of Christ built in his hometown of Columbus.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/espn/columns/story?id=2224230&columnist=wojciechowski_gene|title=Michael Redd's twist of faith|last=Wojciechowski|first=Gene|date=November 15, 2005|website=ESPN.com|access-date=April 9, 2017}}</ref>


Redd, via NCT Ventures, invested in Azoti, an Ohio startup that connects producers and buyers of food.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://techcrunch.com/gallery/10-most-unlikely-startup-investments-made-by-nba-legends/slide/6/|title=10 most unlikely startup investments made by NBA legends'|last1=Mannes|first1=John|last2=Friedman|first2=Rebecca|date=July 30, 2016|website=TechCrunch|access-date=April 8, 2017}}</ref>
Redd, via NCT Ventures, invested in Azoti, an Ohio startup that connects producers and buyers of food.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://techcrunch.com/gallery/10-most-unlikely-startup-investments-made-by-nba-legends/slide/6/|title=10 most unlikely startup investments made by NBA legends'|last1=Mannes|first1=John|last2=Friedman|first2=Rebecca|date=July 30, 2016|website=TechCrunch|access-date=April 8, 2017}}</ref>
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==In pop culture==
==In pop culture==


Rapper [[Nelly]] name-dropped Redd along with fellow NBA players [[Magic Johnson]], Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, [[Shaquille O'Neal]], and [[Allen Iverson]]--as well as NFL players [[Julius Peppers]], [[Ray Lewis]], and [[Peyton Manning]]--in the song "Heart of a Champion," the first track on 2004 album ''Sweat''. Early in the song's second verse, Nelly says: ''"... I get Buck like Michael Redd--tell 'em again: I gets Buck like Michael Redd. Heard what I said?"''<ref>{{cite web |title=Heart of a Champion |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bFnI8KbVdM |website=YouTube.com |access-date=20 May 2022}}</ref> Upon Peppers' surefire election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame once eligible,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Newton |first1=David |title=Julius Peppers should be 'no-brainer' as first-ballot Hall of Famer |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/carolina-panthers/post/_/id/31776/julius-peppers-should-be-no-brainer-as-first-ballot-hall-of-famer |website=ESPN |access-date=20 May 2022}}</ref> Redd would be the only athlete name-dropped in the song who did not make his sport's hall of fame.<ref>{{cite web |title=Players {{!}} Pro Football Hall of Fame Official Site |url=https://www.profootballhof.com/players/?sort=classdesc&pg=1&mpp=96 |website=ProFootballHOF.com |access-date=20 May 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Hall of Famers |url=https://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/all/ |website=HoopHall.com |access-date=20 May 2022}}</ref>
Rapper [[Nelly]] name-dropped Redd along with fellow NBA players [[Magic Johnson]], Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, [[Shaquille O'Neal]], and [[Allen Iverson]]—as well as NFL players [[Julius Peppers]], [[Ray Lewis]], and [[Peyton Manning]]—in the song "Heart of a Champion," the first track on 2004 album ''Sweat''. Early in the song's second verse, Nelly says: ''"... I get Buck like Michael Redd--tell 'em again: I gets Buck like Michael Redd. Heard what I said?"''<ref>{{cite web |title=Heart of a Champion |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bFnI8KbVdM |website=YouTube.com | date=July 24, 2018 |access-date=20 May 2022}}</ref> Upon Peppers' surefire election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame once eligible,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Newton |first1=David |title=Julius Peppers should be 'no-brainer' as first-ballot Hall of Famer |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/carolina-panthers/post/_/id/31776/julius-peppers-should-be-no-brainer-as-first-ballot-hall-of-famer |website=ESPN |date=February 2019 |access-date=20 May 2022}}</ref> Redd would be the only athlete name-dropped in the song who did not make his sport's hall of fame.<ref>{{cite web |title=Players {{!}} Pro Football Hall of Fame Official Site |url=https://www.profootballhof.com/players/?sort=classdesc&pg=1&mpp=96 |website=ProFootballHOF.com |access-date=20 May 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Hall of Famers |url=https://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/all/ |website=HoopHall.com |access-date=20 May 2022}}</ref>


==Accomplishments==
==Accomplishments==
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* Won the 1998, 1999, and 2000 Ohio State Most Valuable Player awards.
* Won the 1998, 1999, and 2000 Ohio State Most Valuable Player awards.
* Was 1999–00 All-Big Ten First Team in college.
* Was 1999–00 All-Big Ten First Team in college.
* Scored a playoff career-high of 40 points against the [[Detroit Pistons]] on April 29, 2006.<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=260429015 Redd scores 40, Ford adds 15 assists in Bucks win]</ref>
* Scored a playoff career-high of 40 points against the [[Detroit Pistons]] on April 29, 2006.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20121107054012/http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=260429015 Redd scores 40, Ford adds 15 assists in Bucks win]</ref>
* Named to the [[United States men's national basketball team|USA Olympic basketball team]].
* Named to the [[United States men's national basketball team|USA Olympic basketball team]].
* '''Gold medal with Team USA, [[2007 FIBA Americas Championship]]'''
* '''Gold medal with Team USA, [[2007 FIBA Americas Championship]]'''
* '''Gold medal with Team USA, [[2008 Summer Olympic Games]]'''
* '''Gold medal with Team USA, [[2008 Summer Olympic Games]]'''
* Scored a career-high and Milwaukee Bucks franchise record 57 points against the [[Utah Jazz]] on November 11, 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=261111015|title=Jazz vs. Bucks - Game Recap - November 11, 2006|date=November 11, 2006|website=ESPN.com|access-date=April 9, 2017}}</ref>
* Scored a career-high and Milwaukee Bucks then-franchise record 57 points against the [[Utah Jazz]] on November 11, 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=261111015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107054017/http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=261111015|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 7, 2012|title=Jazz vs. Bucks - Game Recap - November 11, 2006|date=November 11, 2006|website=ESPN.com|access-date=April 9, 2017}}</ref> The record was later broken by [[Giannis Antetokounmpo]], who scored 64 points against the [[Indiana Pacers]] on December 13, 2023.


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Latest revision as of 20:57, 18 November 2024

Not to be confused with Michael Reed (baseball) or Michael Reddy.

Michael Redd
Redd with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2008
Personal information
Born (1979-08-24) August 24, 1979 (age 45)
Wooster, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolWest (Columbus, Ohio)
CollegeOhio State (1997–2000)
NBA draft2000: 2nd round, 43rd overall pick
Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
Playing career2000–2012
PositionShooting guard / small forward
Number22
Career history
2000–2011Milwaukee Bucks
2011–2012Phoenix Suns
Career highlights and awards
Career NBA statistics
Points11,972 (19.0 ppg)
Rebounds2,411 (3.8 rpg)
Assists1,338 (2.1 apg)
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2008 Beijing Team competition
FIBA Americas Championship
Gold medal – first place 2007 Las Vegas Team competition
Summer Universiade
Gold medal – first place 1999 Palma Team competition

Michael Wesley Redd (born August 24, 1979) is an American former professional basketball player. He was drafted 43rd overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2000 NBA draft. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, where he attended West High School. He was also a member of the U.S. national basketball team.

Standing 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 m) tall and weighing 215 pounds (98 kg), Redd spent both his collegiate and professional career at the shooting guard position.

Early life and education

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Redd was born on August 24, 1979, in Columbus, Ohio. In his college years, Redd spent three years leading the offensive attack of The Ohio State University garnering point averages of 21.9, 19.5, and 17.5, respectively. As a sophomore, Redd and Scoonie Penn led Ohio State to the NCAA Final Four.[1] He was then drafted after his junior year in the 2000 NBA draft as a second round pick (43rd overall) by the Milwaukee Bucks.

Professional career

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Milwaukee Bucks (2000–2011)

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In his rookie year, Redd was not able to contribute immediately as he was behind NBA All-Star guard Ray Allen on the depth chart. Later on, however, it became apparent that he was better than anticipated as proven by accounts that he had played extremely well against Ray Allen, Glenn Robinson, and other teammates in practice. It was then that former Bucks' head coach George Karl rewarded him with additional playing time. He posted averages of 11.4 points per contest as well as 44.4% on three-point shooting during his second NBA season.[2] On February 20, 2002, against the Houston Rockets, Redd made eight three-point field goals in the fourth quarter, a then-NBA record. In October 2002, he signed a four-year, $12 million offer sheet with the Dallas Mavericks,[2][3] but it was matched by the Bucks and he remained in Milwaukee.[2][4][5] During the 2003–04 season, Redd's performance, amongst other reasons (ouster of Ray Allen to Seattle via a trade), was rewarded with full starter's duties and later earning averages of 21.7 points per contest en route to his first and only All-Star Game appearance.

After the 2004–05 season, Redd signed a new contract with the Bucks that lasted six years and was worth $91 million. He chose to stay with the Bucks over leaving for his home state team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and a chance to play for less money with LeBron James.

In the 2006–07 season, Redd arguably had the best season of his career, averaging a career-high 26.7 points per game. That season, on November 11, 2006, Redd scored a career-high 57 points in a 113–111 loss to the Utah Jazz, breaking the single-game Bucks record for points scored set by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in 1971.[6] Later that season, on March 4, 2007, Redd scored 52 points in an overtime loss to the Chicago Bulls.[7] Despite his efforts, the Bucks struggled to win games, finishing 28–54 in the season.[8]

The Milwaukee Bucks were dealt a devastating blow January 25, 2009, when they learned Redd would miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee. Redd missed the rest of the 2008–09 season.[9]

Redd returned for the Bucks to start the 2009–10 season, but during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers on January 10, 2010, he re-tore his ACL and MCL in the same knee that he had injured almost a year earlier. It was announced the next day that he would once again be lost for the rest of the season.[10][11]

On March 28, 2011, Redd was able to return to the Bucks after 14 months from the injury and recorded four assists in his return. On March 30, 2011, against the Toronto Raptors, Redd scored his first NBA basket since his return from injury. Redd played 10 games in the 2010–11 season. When he left Milwaukee, he had averaged 20 points per game in his 11 seasons with the team.

Phoenix Suns (2011–2012)

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The Phoenix Suns signed Redd to a one-year contract on December 29, 2011.[12] Redd made his debut for Phoenix on January 12, 2012, scoring 14 points in a loss to the Cavaliers.[13] Redd returned to Milwaukee on February 7, 2012, scoring 14 points in the win over the Bucks. He received a standing ovation from the crowd.[14] On March 18, 2012, Redd scored a season-high 25 points in a victory against the Houston Rockets.[15] In his final NBA game on April 25, 2012, he scored 14 points in a 110–106 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.[16]

Retirement

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On November 6, 2013, Redd announced his retirement from the NBA.[17] In his retirement Redd has become an accomplished entrepreneur and venture capitalist. He also has a popular podcast called Betting On Yourself.[18]

In 2021, Redd was one of only three former Bucks players (Brandon Jennings and Marques Johnson) to appear in Milwaukee's championship parade.[19]

National team career

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Redd with the United States national team at the 2008 Olympics

Redd frequently played for Team USA at the junior level and played in the 2007 FIBA Americas tournament, a qualifying tournament for the 2008 Summer Olympics. He averaged over 15 points throughout the competition. During the team's game against Puerto Rico, Redd set the qualifying record for most 3-pointers made in one game. He also set the record of most three-pointers made in the whole tournament (28) surpassing Penny Hardaway who had the previous record of 22. Redd participated in the 2008 Olympics as the team went unbeaten on the way to winning back the gold medal after defeating 2006 FIBA World Championship winners Spain and living up to their "Redeem Team" moniker after missing out on gold in the 2004 Summer Olympics.[20][21]

Personal life

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Redd, a devout Christian, bought a church building for his father's ministry as the first purchase after signing his contract worth $91 million over six years.[22][23] The church was newly named Philadelphia Deliverance Church of Christ built in his hometown of Columbus.[23]

Redd, via NCT Ventures, invested in Azoti, an Ohio startup that connects producers and buyers of food.[24]

Redd lives in New Albany, Ohio.[25]

In pop culture

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Rapper Nelly name-dropped Redd along with fellow NBA players Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O'Neal, and Allen Iverson—as well as NFL players Julius Peppers, Ray Lewis, and Peyton Manning—in the song "Heart of a Champion," the first track on 2004 album Sweat. Early in the song's second verse, Nelly says: "... I get Buck like Michael Redd--tell 'em again: I gets Buck like Michael Redd. Heard what I said?"[26] Upon Peppers' surefire election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame once eligible,[27] Redd would be the only athlete name-dropped in the song who did not make his sport's hall of fame.[28][29]

Accomplishments

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  • All-NBA Third Team: 2004
  • NBA All-Star: 2004
  • Held NBA record for most three-point field goals made in one quarter with 8 in the fourth quarter (February 20, 2002 vs. Houston Rockets); since broken by Klay Thompson on January 23, 2015.
  • 5th on Milwaukee Bucks all-time points list, 5th in Milwaukee Bucks all-time scoring avg.
  • Won the 1998, 1999, and 2000 Ohio State Most Valuable Player awards.
  • Was 1999–00 All-Big Ten First Team in college.
  • Scored a playoff career-high of 40 points against the Detroit Pistons on April 29, 2006.[30]
  • Named to the USA Olympic basketball team.
  • Gold medal with Team USA, 2007 FIBA Americas Championship
  • Gold medal with Team USA, 2008 Summer Olympic Games
  • Scored a career-high and Milwaukee Bucks then-franchise record 57 points against the Utah Jazz on November 11, 2006.[31] The record was later broken by Giannis Antetokounmpo, who scored 64 points against the Indiana Pacers on December 13, 2023.

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

Regular season

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2000–01 Milwaukee 6 0 5.8 .263 .000 .500 .7 .2 .2 .0 2.2
2001–02 Milwaukee 67 8 21.1 .483 .444 .791 3.3 1.4 .6 .1 11.4
2002–03 Milwaukee 82 14 28.2 .469 .438 .805 4.5 1.4 1.2 .2 15.1
2003–04 Milwaukee 82 82 36.8 .440 .350 .868 5.0 2.3 1.0 .1 21.7
2004–05 Milwaukee 75 75 38.0 .441 .355 .854 4.2 2.3 .8 .1 23.0
2005–06 Milwaukee 80 80 39.1 .450 .395 .877 4.3 2.9 1.2 .1 25.4
2006–07 Milwaukee 53 53 38.4 .465 .382 .829 3.7 2.3 1.2 .2 26.7
2007–08 Milwaukee 72 71 37.5 .442 .362 .820 4.3 3.4 .9 .2 22.7
2008–09 Milwaukee 33 32 36.5 .455 .366 .814 3.2 2.7 1.1 .1 21.2
2009–10 Milwaukee 18 12 27.3 .352 .300 .712 3.0 2.2 1.1 .1 11.9
2010–11 Milwaukee 10 0 13.4 .400 .235 1.000 .8 1.2 .2 .1 4.4
2011–12 Phoenix 51 2 15.1 .400 .318 .793 1.5 .6 .3 .0 8.2
Career 629 429 32.0 .447 .380 .838 3.8 2.1 .9 .1 19.0
All-Star 1 0 15.0 .417 .500 .000 3.0 2.0 3.0 .0 13.0

Playoffs

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2003 Milwaukee 6 0 21.3 .404 .250 .929 3.5 1.8 .3 .2 9.7
2004 Milwaukee 5 5 38.4 .410 .300 .762 5.0 2.6 .0 .0 18.0
2006 Milwaukee 5 5 37.0 .524 .467 .891 5.4 1.6 .8 .0 27.2
Career 16 10 31.6 .452 .340 .864 4.6 2.0 .4 .1 17.8

References

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  1. ^ Due to rules violations under Ohio State head coach Jim O'Brien, Ohio State's appearance in this tournament was stricken from NCAA records.
  2. ^ a b c "Redd Expected to Suit Up for Bucks". The Edwardsville Intelligencer. The Associated Press. October 16, 2002. Retrieved April 9, 2017.
  3. ^ Stein, Marc (October 14, 2002). "NBA - Mavericks sign Bucks' Redd to $12M offer sheet". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 9, 2017.
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  25. ^ Michael Redd's House in Powell, OH (Google Maps) (#2) Retrieved May 21, 2018.
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