In 2005-2006

Spent his entire second season with Houston on the inactive list, seeing no action with the Rockets in 2005-06 … underwent a successful arthroscopic procedure to remove loose particles in his right knee on Sept. 29 … underwent surgery to repair a ruptured disc in his back on Nov. 22.

In the NBA

Holds career averages of 8.6 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 657 games (205 starts) with Cleveland, Golden State, Detroit, Atlanta and Houston … has compiled 34 career double-doubles. 2004-2005: Averaged 10.3 points and career highs of 5.5 rebounds and 5.2 assists in 61 games (59 starts) … stood as one of eight NBA players to average over five rebounds and five assists … posted a double-digit scoring average for the fourth time in his career … ranked second on the Rockets in assists per game and fourth on the team in rebounds per game … finished third on the Rockets with eight double-doubles … tied for third on the team with 1.07 steals per game … guided Houston to a 42-17 record in his starts … scored in double figures 27 times, reaching 20 points on seven occasions … reached double figures in rebounds eight times and assists three times … delivered a Rockets individual season-high-tying 12 assists at Cleveland (12/29/04) … set career highs with 35 points and six 3-pointers made vs. New Jersey (1/13/05) … registered a season-high 12 rebounds vs. the LA Lakers (2/6/05) and vs. Portland (2/13/05) … on the injured list with a herniated disc (11/1/04-11/27/04) and with inflammation of scar tissue surrounding the vertebrae (2/24/05-3/11/05). 2003-2004: Averaged 7.5 points and 4.1 rebounds in 80 games with Detroit and Atlanta … averaged 14.7 points, 8.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists in 27 games after being traded to Atlanta … led Atlanta with 12 double-doubles … began the season by averaging 3.8 points in 53 games with Detroit … grabbed a career-high 15 rebounds vs. New Orleans (3/25/04) … posted his first two career triple-doubles in consecutive games at Chicago (4/9/04) and vs. Boston (4/10/04), recording 12 points, 11 rebounds and a season-high 12 assists against the Bulls and 15 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists vs. the Celtics. 2002-2003: Averaged 7.3 points in his third and final season with Golden State … ranked fifth in scoring average among NBA players without a start. 2001-2002: Averaged 10.0 points and 1.13 steals with the Warriors. 2000-2001: Averaged 11.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.6 assists upon his arrival to Golden State. 1999-2000: In his final season with Cleveland, averaged career highs of 13.8 points and 1.25 steals … also set career highs with 122 3-pointers made and a 3-point percentage of .367 … participated in the 3-Point Contest during the NBA All-Star Weekend. 1998-1999: Averaged 4.3 points for the Cavaliers. 1997-1998: Scored 5.8 points per game with Cleveland. 1996-1997: Averaged 9.8 points and ranked second on Cleveland with 4.8 assists per game. 1995-1996: Averaged 5.3 points as an NBA rookie with the Cavaliers.

In the Playoffs

Has averaged 4.8 points and 1.6 assists in 13 postseason contests with Cleveland and Houston. 2005: Started all seven playoff games with Houston, averaging postseason career highs in points (7.9), rebounds (3.9) and assists (2.0) … recorded 21 points, 11 rebounds and six assists vs. Dallas (4/28/05), setting career playoff bests in each category while posting his first postseason double-double. 1998: Averaged 1.3 points and 1.3 assists with the Cavaliers. 1996: Averaged 1.3 points and 1.0 assist as a rookie with Cleveland.

In College

Finished college career as Florida State’s all-time leading scorer with 2,130 points …. averaged 17.9 points and 6.0 rebounds in 119 collegiate games … became the first Atlantic Coast Conference player to record 2,000 points, 700 rebounds, 400 assists and 200 steals … left school ranked first all-time in points, second in steals and third in assists … earned All-ACC Second-Team honors as a senior with averages of 18.6 points and 6.9 rebounds … received All-ACC First-Team recognition after averaging career highs of 21.2 points and 7.9 rebounds as a junior … named All-ACC Second Team as a sophomore with averages of 19.9 points and 6.1 rebounds … voted ACC Rookie of the Year after scoring 12.3 points per game.

In Life

Born Robert Sura Jr. on March 25, 1973, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania … majored in social science at Florida State … played in the same backcourt with Charlie Ward and former Rockets guard Sam Cassell at Florida State … idolized Magic Johnson growing up … enjoys R&B music, cars and video games … favorite foods include steak, lobster and chicken wings.

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