Marcus Fizer | 21
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2005-06
Statistics
 PPG6.7
 RPG2.30
 APG0.3
 EFF+ 5.67
Position:  F
Born: Aug 10, 1978
Height: 6-8 /  2,03
Weight: 260  lbs. / 117,9  kg.
College : Iowa State
Career Highlights
  • Appeared in 232 career NBA games, making 35 starts and averaging 10.5 ppg, 5.0 rpg and 1.2 apg, shooting .432 from the floor and .693 from the free throw line in 21.9 mpg
  • Has averaged 22.9 ppg and 10.9 rpg per 48 minutes in four NBA seasons
  • Scored 20+ points 17 times, with 10+ rebounds on 22 occasions in four-year NBA career
  • Played for the Gold Medal-winning United States team at the 2001 Goodwill games in Brisbane, Australia, averaging 4.8 points and 3.0 rebounds, shooting .550 from the floor
  • Named to the second team All-Rookie squad following the 2000-01 season
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    BACKGROUND


    2003-04:
    Appeared in 46 games on the year, making two starts for Chicago … finished with averages of 7.8 ppg and 4.4 rpg in 16.0 mpg … led the Bulls in scoring on two occasions and in rebounding six times … scored 20+ points three times and grabbed 10+ boards four times … recorded four double-doubles on the year … scored 19 points and had 5 rebounds at Milwaukee (12/12) … posted back-to-back double-doubles with 15 points and 15 rebounds against Indiana (12/13), followed by 10 points and 11 boards versus Orlando (12/16)… scored 21 points and grabbed 9 rebounds against Memphis (02/21) … produced 24 points and 5 rebounds versus Milwaukee (03/26) … scored 15 points and collected 6 rebounds at Atlanta (03/27) … notched his third double-double of the season when he became the first Chicago player since Horace Grant (12/26/92) to post at least 30 points and 20 rebounds in a game when he tied his career-high with 30 points and set a career-high with 20 boards versus Orlando (04/12) … tallied his fourth double-double of the year with 21 points and 16 rebounds at Indiana (04/14) … spent a total of 16 games on the Injured List with an inflamed right knee (11/07-11/15) and a sprained left ankle (03/06-03/23) … received 18 DNP-CDs on the year.

    2002-03:
    Appeared in 38 games in third NBA season with the Chicago Bulls, averaging 11.7 ppg, a career-high 5.7 rpg and 1.3 apg in 21.3 mpg. … Shot a career-best .465 from the floor. … Missed the final 36 games of the season after tearing the ACL in his right knee at Portland (1/31). … Led the team in scoring on four occasions. … Posted five double-doubles, with two 20/10 double-doubles. … Scored 20+ points in three games with double-figure rebounds in six games. … Suffered through tough stretch in early part of the season, recording eight DNP-CD’s in the first 18 games and averaged 5.1 ppg, shooting .298 through his first nine appearances. … Rebounded strongly, re-entering the rotation on December 6 at Toronto and responding with 16 points in 16 minutes off the bench. … Averaged 13.8 ppg and 6.4 rpg in 23.4 mpg, shooting .494 from the floor over his final 29 games. … Scored 20 points and grabbed a career-high-tying 17 rebounds versus Boston (12/16). … Scored 26 points with 12 rebounds in 35 minutes off the bench at Indiana (12/20). … Posted a season-high 28 points, including a career-high 11 FTA, with 7 rebounds in 28 minutes off the bench versus Utah (1/6). … Scored 24 points with 10 rebounds in 27 minutes off the bench versus Atlanta (1/20) as the Bulls snapped a 19-game road losing streak. … Hit the game-winning jumper as time expired to cap off a 12-point, 21-minute effort versus Houston (1/26). … Scored 17 points in his final game of the season at Portland (1/31). … Missed the final 36 games with torn right ACL. … Recorded eight DNP-CD (11/9, 11/13, 11/16, 11/20, 11/22, 11/23, 11/27, 12/4).

    2001-02:
    Appeared in 76 games, making 20 starts in second NBA season. … Averaged 25.8 mpg, 12.3 ppg, 5.6 rpg and 1.6 apg, shooting .438 from the floor and .668 from the free throw line. … Led the Bulls in points scored (938), defensive rebounds (299) and total rebounds (427), free throw attempts (283), field goals (371) and field goal attempts (848). … Productivity increased in every statistical category. … Posted double figures in scoring in 51 games, including eight games of 20+ points. … Posted eight games of double figure rebounds with eight double-doubles. … Led the team in scoring eight times and in rebounding 11 times. … Played 30+ minutes 22 times. … In 56 appearances off the bench, averaged 11.9 ppg and 5.1 rpg, shooting .461 from the floor. … February was his best month, as he averaged 14.3 ppg and 4.9 rpg, shooting .465 from the floor in 25.6 mpg in helping the Bulls to a 6-7 record. … Scored 19 points with 7 rebounds in 27 minutes off the bench at Boston (11/2). … Started 10 consecutive games (12/7-12/27), scoring in double figures eight times and grabbing double figure boards in two games. … Scored 25 points in 34 minutes versus Minnesota (12/22). … Played 35 minutes off the bench, scoring 17 points with 14 rebounds in New Year’s Eve victory versus Milwaukee (12/31). … Scored 14 points with 7 rebounds and a career-high 5 assists at Phoenix (1/29). … Scored 21 points with 7 rebounds in 33 minutes off the bench to help Bulls to first-ever victory at the Staples Center versus the L.A. Lakers (2/6). … Participated in the got milk? Rookie Challenge at the All-Star Weekend, leading the Sophomore Team with 14 rebounds. … Scored a career-high 30 points to accompany 8 rebounds in 27 minutes off the bench versus Golden State (2/23) … Averaged 25.5 ppg and 7.0 rpg in his first two games following the acquisition of Jalen Rose (2/19). … Scored 15 points with a career-high 17 rebounds versus Philadelphia (3/28). … Missed one game due to personal reasons (1/2), one game due to the flu (2/20), three games with a sprained right ankle (3/9, 3/11, 3/12) and one game with a sprained left ankle (4/11).

    2000-01:
    Fizer appeared in 72 games, making 13 starts, in rookie season. ... Averaged 9.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.1 assists, shooting .430 from the floor and .727 from the free throw line. ... Named to the second team All-Rookie squad following the season. ... Reached double figures in scoring 32 times. ... Led the team in rebounding in five games, in scoring five times and in blocked shots six occasions. ... Finished tied for fourth among NBA rookies in scoring, fifth in rebounding, 13th in assists, 10th in field goal percentage, eighth in free throw percentage and seventh in minutes. ... In 30 games following the All-Star break, averaged 12.0 points and 4.8 rebounds, shooting .479 from the floor and .722 from the free throw line. ... Averaged 11.8 points and 6.6 rebounds in his 13 starting assignments. ... Scored 16 points (7-13 FG, 2-2 3-pt. FG) in 24 minutes in his NBA debut on October 31 versus Sacramento. ... Poured in a season-high 26 points in 25 minutes on February 3 at Vancouver. ... Earned a start on March 16 versus Seattle, scoring 25 points (12-24 FG, 0-1 3-pt. FG, 1-1 FT) with 10 rebounds, his first career 20-10 point-rebound double-double. ... Hauled in a season-high 13 rebounds to accompany 16 points (6-13 FG, 4-5 FT) in final game prior to All-Star break, February 6.

    COLLEGE:
    Fizer appeared in 97 games over three seasons at Iowa State, averaging 18.9 points and 7.4 rebounds. ... Consensus First Team All-America, the first Cyclone in school history to achieve that honor. ... Left ISU fifth all-time in scoring (1,830 points) and seventh in career rebounding (716). ... As a junior, his final season at Iowa State, Fizer was named Big 12 Player of the Year. ... Averaged 22.8 points and 7.7 rebounds, leading the Cyclones to a 32-5 record and the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament. ... Placed eighth in the nation in scoring, leading the Big 12 for the second straight season. ... Scored a career-high 38 points on two occasions and scored 30 or more in five of his last eight games. ... Averaged 26.3 points in three games, leading the Cyclones to the Big 12 Tournament title, including a career-high 38 versus Baylor in the first round. ... Named First Team All-Big 12 as a sophomore after leading the Big 12 in scoring at 18.0 points. ... Led the team in scoring 22 of 30 games, including a pair of 30-point outings. ... Named Big 12 Freshman of the Year after averaging 14.9 points and 6.7 rebounds.


    PERSONAL


  • Full name is Darnell Marcus Lamar Fizer
  • Helped the United States to the 2001 Goodwill Games Gold Medal
  • Father of four children – two sons Aamondae and Marcus, Jr. and daughters Arae and Chandice
  • Lists Hot Rod magazine as his favorite publication
  • A strong supporter of the organization’s philanthropic efforts, Fizer has promoted the value of education by participating as a member of the Bulls’ All-Star Reading Team since 2001 and co-hosted the 2002 Bulls Scholars Jam
  • Participated in the opening of two Bulls Reading and Learning Centers
  • Hosted his own Easter Dinner for more than 200 people at the New Friendship Baptist Church in Englewood, Ill.
  • Visited the Duncan YMCA Burn Camp
  • Marcus also shares his greatest gift – his basketball knowledge – by participating regularly in the Chicago Bulls Basketball Schools held at the Bulls/Sox Training Academy
  • Participated in the opening of the second Bulls Reading and Learning Center at the Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education, the Holiday Kids Party and the second annual Running with the Bulls 5K where he congratulated runners at the finish line

    Marcus Fizer Article Links
  • Fizer's 2003-04 Season in Review
  • Fizer, Bulls Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
  • Fizer Fights Back: Part I | Part II
  • Fize on the Rise
  • Photo Gallery: Fizer in Action
  • Fizer's 2002-03 Season in Review
  • Torn ACL Sidelines Fizer
  • Fizer Named Bulls POM for December 2002
  • Season in Review (2001-02): Marcus Fizer
  • Fizer Goes Camping (August 14, 2001)
  • Fizer Earns All-Rookie Honors (May 17, 2001)
  • Taking One for the Team (January 12, 2001)
  • Baby Barkley (December 1, 2000)


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