Anthony Peeler

Anthony Eugene Peeler (born November 25, 1969 in Kansas City, Missouri) is an American professional basketball player, formerly in the NBA. Played High School ball at Paseo High School.

In 1988, Peeler was drafted by Major League Baseball's Texas Rangers in the 41st round.

After playing college basketball at the University of Missouri, Peeler was drafted 15th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1992 NBA Draft.

Since being drafted, Peeler has also played for the then-Vancouver Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, Sacramento Kings, and the Washington Wizards.

While with Sacramento during the 2003-04 season, he led the league in three-point field goal percentage.

While with the Sacramento Kings during the 2004 NBA Playoffs, Peeler threw a punch at former teammate Kevin Garnett and was suspended for the remainder of the series, which they lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Peeler has averaged 9.7 points per game throughout his NBA career.

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