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'''Anthony Eugene Peeler''' (born November 25, 1969 in [[Kansas City, Missouri]]) is a retired American professional [[basketball]] player, having played for a number of [[NBA]] teams from 1992 to 2005. He later became an assistant coach at [[Division II (NCAA)|Division II]] [[Virginia Union University]].<ref>[http://www2.timesdispatch.com/sports/2009/jan/31/vuub31_20090130-215304-ar-89542/ Former NBA player credited with an assist | Richmond Times-Dispatch]</ref>
'''Anthony Eugene Peeler''' (born November 25, 1969 in [[Kansas City, Missouri]]) is a retired American professional [[basketball]] player, having played for a number of [[NBA]] teams from 1992 to 2005. He later became an assistant coach at [[Division II (NCAA)|Division II]] [[Virginia Union University]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www2.timesdispatch.com/sports/2009/jan/31/vuub31_20090130-215304-ar-89542/ |title=Former NBA player credited with an assist &#124; Richmond Times-Dispatch |publisher=.timesdispatch.com |date=2009-01-31 |accessdate=2011-12-15}}</ref>


==College career==
==College career==
Peeler was a standout high school player at [[Paseo High School]] in [[Kansas City, Missouri]] and was named to the [[McDonald's All-American]] team his senior year.<ref>[http://www.mcdonaldsallamerican.com/Alumni_Boys%202009.pdf Alumni Boys]</ref> Peeler chose the [[University of Missouri]] and went on to be one of the school's all-time greats.
Peeler was a standout high school player at [[Paseo High School]] in [[Kansas City, Missouri]] and was named to the [[McDonald's All-American]] team his senior year.<ref>[http://www.mcdonaldsallamerican.com/Alumni_Boys%202009.pdf Alumni Boys]{{dead link|date=December 2011}}</ref> Peeler chose the [[University of Missouri]] and went on to be one of the school's all-time greats.


Anthony Peeler averaged 16.8 points per game for his Tiger career and left as Missouri's all-time third leading scorer, with 1,970 points. He is also the school career record holder for both steals and assists. During his career, Peeler was named first-team All-[[Big Eight Conference|Big Eight]], and in 1992 was named the conference [[Associated Press|AP]] Player of the Year and Male Athlete of the Year and a consensus second team [[All-American]].
Anthony Peeler averaged 16.8 points per game for his Tiger career and left as Missouri's all-time third leading scorer, with 1,970 points. He is also the school career record holder for both steals and assists. During his career, Peeler was named first-team All-[[Big Eight Conference|Big Eight]], and in 1992 was named the conference [[Associated Press|AP]] Player of the Year and Male Athlete of the Year and a consensus second team [[All-American]].
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Peeler also played for the [[Memphis Grizzlies|Vancouver Grizzlies]], [[Minnesota Timberwolves]], [[Sacramento Kings]] and the [[Washington Wizards]] averaging 9.7 points per game throughout his NBA career.
Peeler also played for the [[Memphis Grizzlies|Vancouver Grizzlies]], [[Minnesota Timberwolves]], [[Sacramento Kings]] and the [[Washington Wizards]] averaging 9.7 points per game throughout his NBA career.


While with Sacramento during the [[2003–04 NBA season|2003–04 season]], he led the league in [[three-point field goal]] accuracy with 48.2 percent.<ref>[http://espn.go.com/nba/statistics/player/_/stat/3-points/sort/threePointFieldGoalPct/year/2004 2003-04 Regular Season NBA Player Stats and League Leaders - 3-Points - National Basketball Association - ESPN]</ref> During that [[2004 NBA Playoffs|season's playoffs]], during game 6 matchup between Sacramento and [[Minnesota Timberwolves|Minnesota]], Peeler threw an elbow at former Timberwolves teammate [[Kevin Garnett]], followed by a left hook;<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=240516023 Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Sacramento Kings - Recap - May 16, 2004 - ESPN]</ref><ref name=suspended>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/playoffs2004/news/story?id=1803544 Ex-Wolf suspended 2 games; Garnett fined - NBA - ESPN]</ref> Peeler was suspended for 2 games,<ref name=suspended/> which included a game 7 loss, which ended the Kings' season, and the season-opener of the [[Washington Wizards]]'s [[2004–05 NBA season|2004–05 campaign]], with whom Peeler spent his final year.<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=241103029 Washington Wizards vs. Memphis Grizzlies - Recap - November 03, 2004 - ESPN]</ref> Peeler remains the Minnesota Timberwolves all-time leader in 3 point field goals made.<ref>http://www.sporcle.com/games/ESPN/minnesota-timberwolves-leaders</ref>
While with Sacramento during the [[2003–04 NBA season|2003–04 season]], he led the league in [[three-point field goal]] accuracy with 48.2 percent.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/nba/statistics/player/_/stat/3-points/sort/threePointFieldGoalPct/year/2004 |title=2003-04 Regular Season NBA Player Stats and League Leaders - 3-Points - National Basketball Association - ESPN |publisher=Espn.go.com |date=2011-01-02 |accessdate=2011-12-15}}</ref> During that [[2004 NBA Playoffs|season's playoffs]], during game 6 matchup between Sacramento and [[Minnesota Timberwolves|Minnesota]], Peeler threw an elbow at former Timberwolves teammate [[Kevin Garnett]], followed by a left hook;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=240516023 |title=Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Sacramento Kings - Recap - May 16, 2004 - ESPN |publisher=Sports.espn.go.com |date=2004-05-16 |accessdate=2011-12-15}}</ref><ref name=suspended>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/playoffs2004/news/story?id=1803544 |title=Ex-Wolf suspended 2 games; Garnett fined - NBA - ESPN |publisher=Sports.espn.go.com |date=2004-05-18 |accessdate=2011-12-15}}</ref> Peeler was suspended for 2 games,<ref name=suspended/> which included a game 7 loss, which ended the Kings' season, and the season-opener of the [[Washington Wizards]]'s [[2004–05 NBA season|2004–05 campaign]], with whom Peeler spent his final year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=241103029 |title=Washington Wizards vs. Memphis Grizzlies - Recap - November 03, 2004 - ESPN |publisher=Sports.espn.go.com |date=2004-11-03 |accessdate=2011-12-15}}</ref> Peeler remains the Minnesota Timberwolves all-time leader in 3 point field goals made.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sporcle.com/games/ESPN/minnesota-timberwolves-leaders |title=Can you name the Minnesota Timberwolves' all-time leaders? by ESPN &#124; Online Games & Trivia by Sporcle |publisher=Sporcle.com |date=2011-12-11 |accessdate=2011-12-15}}</ref>


==Notes==
==Notes==

Revision as of 13:10, 15 December 2011

Anthony Peeler
Personal information
Born (1969-11-25) November 25, 1969 (age 54)
Kansas City, Missouri
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight208 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High schoolPaseo Academy
(Kansas City, Missouri)
CollegeMissouri (1988–1992)
NBA draft1992: 1st round, 15th overall pick
Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
Playing career1992–2005
PositionShooting guard
Number1, 7, 44, 8
Career history
1992–1996Los Angeles Lakers
1996–1998Vancouver Grizzlies
1998–2003Minnesota Timberwolves
2003–2004Sacramento Kings
2004–2005Washington Wizards
Career highlights and awards
Career NBA statistics
Points8,017 (9.7 ppg)
Rebounds2,136 (2.6 rpg)
Assists1,955 (2.4 apg)
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Anthony Eugene Peeler (born November 25, 1969 in Kansas City, Missouri) is a retired American professional basketball player, having played for a number of NBA teams from 1992 to 2005. He later became an assistant coach at Division II Virginia Union University.[1]

College career

Peeler was a standout high school player at Paseo High School in Kansas City, Missouri and was named to the McDonald's All-American team his senior year.[2] Peeler chose the University of Missouri and went on to be one of the school's all-time greats.

Anthony Peeler averaged 16.8 points per game for his Tiger career and left as Missouri's all-time third leading scorer, with 1,970 points. He is also the school career record holder for both steals and assists. During his career, Peeler was named first-team All-Big Eight, and in 1992 was named the conference AP Player of the Year and Male Athlete of the Year and a consensus second team All-American.

In 2006, Peeler was named to the Missouri's 30-member All-Century team, in honor of the school's 100th year of competition.

Professional career

After his college eligibility was up, Peeler was drafted 15th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1992 NBA Draft.

Peeler also played for the Vancouver Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, Sacramento Kings and the Washington Wizards averaging 9.7 points per game throughout his NBA career.

While with Sacramento during the 2003–04 season, he led the league in three-point field goal accuracy with 48.2 percent.[3] During that season's playoffs, during game 6 matchup between Sacramento and Minnesota, Peeler threw an elbow at former Timberwolves teammate Kevin Garnett, followed by a left hook;[4][5] Peeler was suspended for 2 games,[5] which included a game 7 loss, which ended the Kings' season, and the season-opener of the Washington Wizards's 2004–05 campaign, with whom Peeler spent his final year.[6] Peeler remains the Minnesota Timberwolves all-time leader in 3 point field goals made.[7]

Notes

  1. ^ "Former NBA player credited with an assist | Richmond Times-Dispatch". .timesdispatch.com. 2009-01-31. Retrieved 2011-12-15.
  2. ^ Alumni Boys[dead link]
  3. ^ "2003-04 Regular Season NBA Player Stats and League Leaders - 3-Points - National Basketball Association - ESPN". Espn.go.com. 2011-01-02. Retrieved 2011-12-15.
  4. ^ "Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Sacramento Kings - Recap - May 16, 2004 - ESPN". Sports.espn.go.com. 2004-05-16. Retrieved 2011-12-15.
  5. ^ a b "Ex-Wolf suspended 2 games; Garnett fined - NBA - ESPN". Sports.espn.go.com. 2004-05-18. Retrieved 2011-12-15.
  6. ^ "Washington Wizards vs. Memphis Grizzlies - Recap - November 03, 2004 - ESPN". Sports.espn.go.com. 2004-11-03. Retrieved 2011-12-15.
  7. ^ "Can you name the Minnesota Timberwolves' all-time leaders? by ESPN | Online Games & Trivia by Sporcle". Sporcle.com. 2011-12-11. Retrieved 2011-12-15.

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