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TRANSACTIONS: Selected by Philadelphia with the 17th overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft.
2012-13 NOTES/CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
In 78 games (all starts), averaged career-highs of 17.7 points, 8.0 assists and 4.2 rebounds along with 1.58 steals in 37.5 minutes per game while shooting 43.1% from the floor, 36.8% from 3-point range and 75.2% from the line.
Named to his first ever All-Star Game on 1/24/13, becoming the youngest player in franchise history to receive that honor, had 6 points (3-6 FGs), 2 rebounds, an assist and 2 steals in 15 minutes of play in his All-Star debut.
Missed four games (Sixers 0-4 mark) from 12/14-12/19/12 with a left foot sprain, first games missed due to injury since a three-game span from 12/5-12/9/09.
Was the only player in the league in 2012-13 to average at least 17.0 points and 8.0 assists.
Recorded 20 double-doubles this past season, including a triple-double (at PHO on 1/2/13) after having one in 2011-12
Scored 20+ points 29 times this past season (Sixers 17-12 mark), including 30+ points five times, scored 20+ points 10 times in 2011-12, scored 29+ points in three straight games from 1/12-1/18/13, the longest streak by a Sixer since a 5-game span by Allen Iverson from 11/18-12/2/06.
Scored 30+ points five times this past season which was the most 30-point games in a single season by a Sixer since Allen Iverson had eight in 2006-07, scored a career-high 35 points vs. New York on 1/26/13, most points by a Sixer in a single game since Willie Green had 37 at Toronto on 4/18/07.
Had 33 points and 13 assists vs. Phoenix on 11/25/12 and 33 points with 14 assists vs. Toronto on 1/18/13, prior to that, last Sixer with 33+ points and 13+ assists in the same game was Allen Iverson (38 points and 15 assists) vs. Orlando on 1/26/06
Ranked tied for 21st in the league in scoring, fourth in assists, 18th in steals and tied for 11th in minutes played.
Recorded at least 8 assists in nine straight games from 12/23/12-1/8/13, which tied for the longest single season streak by a Sixer dating back to 1985-86.
Rated the No. 1 point guard and the No. 2 overall prospect in the High School Class of 2008 by Rivals.com.
Named the 2008 Gatorade National Player of the Year and Parade Magazine First Team All-America.
PRO CAREER:
Four NBA seasons, In 298 games with 276 starts, averaging 13.4 points, 5.8 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 1.43 steals in 31.8 minutes per game while shooting 43.7% from the floor, 37.4% from 3-point range and 78.1% from the line, has 38 career double-doubles, including two triple-doubles, Named to his first All-Star Game in 2013, becoming the youngest player in franchise history to receive that honor.
PLAYOFFS:
In 18 games (all starts), averaging 15.4 points, 5.3 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.67 steals in 37.9 minutes per game while shooting 41.4% from the floor, 44.3% from 3-point range and 84.7% from the line. 2011: Started all five games of Philadelphia's First Round series vs. Miami, averaging 14.2 points, 5.6 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 2.00 steals in 37.6 minutes per game while shooting 41.4% from the floor, 52.4% from 3-point range and 80.0% from the line. 2012: Started all 13 games for Philadelphia during its run to the Eastern Conference Semifinals, averaging 15.8 points, 5.2 assists, 4.7 rebounds and 1.54 steals in 38.0 minutes per game while shooting 41.3% from the floor, 40.8% from 3-point range and 86.4% from the line. Had a playoff career-high 26 points on 11-of-15 shooting from the floor in Game 2 of the First Round series vs. Chicago.
2011-12:
Third season (Philadelphia), In 65 games (all starts), averaged 13.5 points, 4.5 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.58 steals in 33.8 minutes per game while shooting 43.2% from the floor, 38.0% from 3-point range and 78.3% from the line, Did not miss any games due to injury but recorded a DNP-CD the final game of the season, snapping a streak of 188 consecutive starts dating back to 1/22/10, Was 19 years, 7 months and 11 days old at the start of that streak, Scored 20+ points 10 times, including 30 points at Chicago on 3/17/12. Recorded his only double-double of the season vs. Atlanta on 1/21/12, Shot 6-of-6 from 3-point range at Cleveland on 4/18/12, tying the franchise record for the most 3FGM without a miss in a single game, Ranked 11th in the NBA in steals (1.58 spg).
2010-2011:
Second season (Philadelphia): Started all 82 games, averaging 14.0 points, 6.5 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 1.46 steals in 35.4 minutes per game while shooting 44.6% from the floor, 36.5% from 3-point range and 82.3% from the line. Had 15 point-assist double-doubles, including his first triple-double at New Jersey on 2/2/11. Scored 20+ points 15 times (Sixers 10-5 mark). Hit 2+ 3-pointers 23 times, including 3+ eight times. Ranked 16th in the NBA in assists and 16th in steals. Named to the Sophomore team in the T-Mobile Rookie Challenge. SUMMER 2010: In three games (all starts) for Philadelphia in the Orlando Pro Summer League, averaged a league-high 19.3 points (47.4% FGs, 33.3% 3FGs, 64.3% FTs) to go along with 6.0 apg, 2.0 rpg and 1.7 spg. Named All-Summer League First Team.
2009-2010:
Rookie season (Philadelphia): In 73 games with 51 starts, averaged 8.0 points, 3.8 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.09 steals in 24.2 minutes per game while shooting 44.2% from the floor, a team-high 39.0% from 3-point range and 75.6% from the line. Started the final 41 games; overall as a starter, averaged 12.0 points, 6.6 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 19.4 steals. Had 7 steals vs. Atlanta on 3/26/10. Recorded his first career double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds vs. Chicago on 3/20/10. Recorded first point-assist double-double with 13 points and 12 assists vs. Atlanta on 3/26/10. SUMMER 2009: Started all five games for the Sixers/Nets in the 2009 Orlando Pro Summer League, averaging 8.6 points (38.5% FGs, 30.8% 3FGs, 90.0% FTs), 3.4 rebounds, a team-high 3.0 assists and a team-high tying 1.60 steals in 29.0 minutes per game.
COLLEGE CAREER:
Was an early entry candidate for the 2009 NBA Draft following his freshman season at UCLA. Played alongside senior Darren Collison in the backcourt. In 35 games (all starts), averaged 8.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.6 steals in 27.1 minutes per game. Shot 45.0% from the floor, 30.7% from 3-point range and 72.6% from the line. Earned Pac-10 All-Freshman Team honors. Scored a career-high 20 points on a perfect 8-of-8 shooting in just 19 minutes of play vs. Florida International. Had 12 points and a career-high 10 rebounds with 5 assists and 3 steals vs. Louisiana Tech. Recorded a career-high 6 steals vs. CS Northridge and 5 steals against USC. Had 13 points and 6 assists in UCLA's one-point win over Virginia Commonwealth in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament.
OFF THE COURT:
As a senior at Campbell High School in Chatsworth, Calif., averaged 25.9 points, 11.2 rebounds, 6.9 assists, 4.8 steals. Team went 31-5 and won the California Division IV state title. As a freshman, helped Campbell High to a perfect 32-0 mark along with older brother Justin went on to play at Washington. Rated the No. 1 point guard and the No. 2 overall prospect in the Class of 2008 by Rivals.com. Named the 2008 Gatorade National Player of the Year and Parade Magazine First Team All-America. Played in the McDonald's All-American Game, tallying 14 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 5 steals. Lists collecting shoes as a hobby. Was the manager for the Girls Tennis Team in high school.
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