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| position = [[Power forward (basketball)|Power forward]] |
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| team = Cáceres CB |
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| birthdate = [[December 6]], [[1938]] |
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| nationality = [[United States|American]] |
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| birthplace = [[San Juan, Puerto Rico]] |
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| birth_place = [[Leavenworth, Kansas]] |
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| college = [[Kansas University|Kansas]] |
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'''Wayne Anthony Simien, Jr.''' (born [[March 9]], [[1983]], in [[Leavenworth, Kansas]]) is an [[United States|American]] professional [[basketball]] player, currently with [[Spain]]'s Cáceres Ciudad de Baloncesto, as a [[power forward]]. |
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He was a member of the [[2005-06 NBA season|2005-06]] [[2006 NBA Finals|NBA champions]] [[Miami Heat]]. |
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==Conversion== |
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A [[preacher]] by the name of [[David Wilkerson]] was preaching in Cruz's neighborhood when Cruz encountered him. The preacher told Cruz that God loves him and will never stop loving him. They exchanged some words and Cruz threatened to kill him. That afternoon the preacher showed up in Nicky's gang's headquarters and was slapped by Cruz. David Wilkerson then broke down crying, and prayed for Nicky. |
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==High school career== |
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Two weeks later the preacher had an evangelistic meeting in the neighborhood. When Cruz heard about it, he decided to go and teach the preacher a "lesson" and, with some of the members of his gang, he headed for the church where the rally was being held. According to Cruz, when he arrived at the arena, he felt guilty about the things that he had done and started to pray. The preacher prayed with Cruz and Cruz asked [[God]] to [[Forgiveness|forgive]] him.<ref>The Cross and the Switchblade</ref> |
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Growing up, Simien was a KU fan due to his proximity to [[Lawrence, Kansas|Lawrence]]. He committed to play for [[Roy Williams]] and the [[University of Kansas]] as early as the 8th or 9th grade, and was later named to the 2001 [[McDonald's All-American Team]]. He played for the Leavenworth Pioneers in high school and led the Pioneers to a 6A-State Championship his junior year in high school. |
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==College career== |
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The following day Cruz and some of the gang members who converted went to the [[police]] and turned in all of their weapons. Cruz began to study the [[Bible]] and returned to school. He became a preacher and returned to his old neighborhood, where he preached and persuaded some of the Mau Maus to accept [[Jesus]], including the gang's new leader, Israel Narvaez, who was also converted. |
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At Kansas, Simien received [[All American]] honors his junior and senior years. He was a [[Wooden Award]] finalist both years, and was the [[Big 12]] Player of the Year his senior year. However, his [[College basketball|college career]] ended when Kansas was defeated by 14th-seeded [[Bucknell University|Bucknell]] in the first round of the [[2005 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament|2005 NCAA Tournament]], thanks in large part to the stellar defensive work of Bucknell players like John Clark--who held Simien scoreless during both minutes he played. Simien finished his college career with 110 wins and a 12-4 NCAA Tournament record. |
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==Professional career== |
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==Ministry== |
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Simien was selected with the 29th overall selection of the [[2005 NBA Draft]] by the [[Miami Heat]], with whom he won a championship in [[2006 NBA Finals|2006]]. During [[2005-06 NBA season|regular season]], he appeared in 43 contests (about 10 minutes per game), averaging 3 points and 2 [[rebound (basketball)|rebounds]], but only managed two [[2006 NBA Playoffs|postseason appearances]]. |
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Cruz is the founder of Nicky Cruz Outreach, which is a program that helps teenagers with troubled lives. The program has branches in the [[United States]], [[Latin America]], and [[Europe]]. Nicky Cruz is also the founder of [[halfway house]]s which help in the [[Substance-abuse rehabilitation|rehabilitation]] of [[Drug addiction|drug addict]]s. |
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Simien could not participate in the Heat's 2006 Summer League program because of a [[salmonella]] infection.<ref>{{cite web|title = Simien back in form after infection|first = Israel|last = Gutierrez|date = [[2006-10-06]]|work = [[Lawrence Journal-World]]|url =http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2006/oct/06/simien_back_form_after_infection/|accessdate = 2007-03-19}}</ref> |
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==Literature== |
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A [[1970 in film|film]] about the life of Nicky Cruz, ''[[The Cross and the Switchblade]]'', starred [[Pat Boone]] as Rev. David Wilkerson, with [[Erik Estrada]] as Nicky Cruz. In February 2000, a [[television]] special about Nicky Cruz titled ''Run Baby Run'' was aired in the [[United States]]. |
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He was traded from the Heat along with [[Antoine Walker]] and [[Michael Doleac]] to the Minnesota Timberwolves on [[October 24]] [[2007]] for [[Ricky Davis]] and [[Mark Blount]].<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3077037 Heat get Davis, Blount from Wolves for package including Walker]. Updated October 24, 2007</ref> However, on [[October 29]], Simien was waived by the Wolves in order for them to keep their roster to the 15-player limit.<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3086024 Wolves get younger with buyout of Howard's contract]. Updated October 29, 2007</ref> |
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Cruz also participated in a fifty-five-minute [[Documentary film|documentary]] with [[Art Linkletter]] called ''No Need to Hide''. Cruz took Linklater to his old stomping grounds and discussed how [[heroin]] broke the gang up. |
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After being given a [[Summer League]] invitation by the [[Cleveland Cavaliers]], although he did not play due to a [[hamstring]] injury, and later received a training camp invitation from the [[Atlanta Hawks]], later withdrawn, Simien joined, in October 2008, [[Spain]]'s Cáceres Ciudad de Baloncesto, in the [[Liga Española de Baloncesto|country's second level]].<ref>[http://www.hoy.es/20081009/deportes/leb-plata/caceres-aparta-williams-ficha-20081009.html Cáceres waives Harper Williams and signs NBA champion Wayne Simien] {{es icon}}</ref> |
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Several books about Nicky Cruz have been written in various languages, including ''[[The Cross and the Switchblade]]'' by David Wilkerson, ''Run Baby Run'' by Nicky Cruz, and ''The Gangster Who Cried: The Story of Nicky Cruz'' by R.J. Owens. He has also co-authored a book, ''The Magnificent Three'', with [[Charles Paul Conn]]. |
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==Personal== |
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Rev. Nicky Cruz now lives in [[Colorado]] and continues preaching all over the world. |
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Simien married his wife, Katie, on [[July 8]] [[2006]]. They had a daughter, Selah Renae, on [[October 5]], 2007.<ref>{{cite web | title = NBA.com profile| url =http://www.nba.com/playerfile/wayne_simien/bio.html| accessdate = 2007-03-19}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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Run Baby Run |
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in 2009 the book ''Run Baby Run'' is being put out in a movie |
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==See also== |
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{{portalpar|Puerto Rico}} |
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{{Literature Portal}} |
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*[[List of Puerto Rican writers]] |
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*[[List of famous Puerto Ricans]] |
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*[[Puerto Rican literature]] |
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==External links== |
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*{{NBA-profile}} |
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*[http://www.trucecrew.com TRUCE] |
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*{{basketball-reference|id=s/simiewa01|name=Wayne Simien}} |
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*[http://www.nickycruz.org/ Nicky Cruz] |
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*[http://www.rockchalk.com/jayhawks/simieway.sht College stats and info] |
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*[http://www.runbabyrun.ovh.org Run baby run - book] |
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{{Miami Heat 2005-06 NBA champions}} |
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*[http://www.nickycruzoutreach.com Youth Outreach Programs] |
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{{2005 NBA Draft}} |
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*[http://www.runbabyrunmovie.com The official movie website] |
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Revision as of 18:03, 10 October 2008
| Cáceres CB | |
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| Position | Power forward |
| League | NBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 9, 1983 Leavenworth, Kansas |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Leavenworth High School |
| College | Kansas |
| NBA draft | 2005: 29th overall |
| Selected by the Miami Heat | |
| Playing career | 2005–present |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Wayne Anthony Simien, Jr. (born March 9, 1983, in Leavenworth, Kansas) is an American professional basketball player, currently with Spain's Cáceres Ciudad de Baloncesto, as a power forward.
He was a member of the 2005-06 NBA champions Miami Heat.
High school career
Growing up, Simien was a KU fan due to his proximity to Lawrence. He committed to play for Roy Williams and the University of Kansas as early as the 8th or 9th grade, and was later named to the 2001 McDonald's All-American Team. He played for the Leavenworth Pioneers in high school and led the Pioneers to a 6A-State Championship his junior year in high school.
College career
At Kansas, Simien received All American honors his junior and senior years. He was a Wooden Award finalist both years, and was the Big 12 Player of the Year his senior year. However, his college career ended when Kansas was defeated by 14th-seeded Bucknell in the first round of the 2005 NCAA Tournament, thanks in large part to the stellar defensive work of Bucknell players like John Clark--who held Simien scoreless during both minutes he played. Simien finished his college career with 110 wins and a 12-4 NCAA Tournament record.
Professional career
Simien was selected with the 29th overall selection of the 2005 NBA Draft by the Miami Heat, with whom he won a championship in 2006. During regular season, he appeared in 43 contests (about 10 minutes per game), averaging 3 points and 2 rebounds, but only managed two postseason appearances.
Simien could not participate in the Heat's 2006 Summer League program because of a salmonella infection.[1]
He was traded from the Heat along with Antoine Walker and Michael Doleac to the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 24 2007 for Ricky Davis and Mark Blount.[2] However, on October 29, Simien was waived by the Wolves in order for them to keep their roster to the 15-player limit.[3]
After being given a Summer League invitation by the Cleveland Cavaliers, although he did not play due to a hamstring injury, and later received a training camp invitation from the Atlanta Hawks, later withdrawn, Simien joined, in October 2008, Spain's Cáceres Ciudad de Baloncesto, in the country's second level.[4]
Personal
Simien married his wife, Katie, on July 8 2006. They had a daughter, Selah Renae, on October 5, 2007.[5]
References
- ^ Gutierrez, Israel (2006-10-06). "Simien back in form after infection". Lawrence Journal-World. Retrieved 2007-03-19.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Heat get Davis, Blount from Wolves for package including Walker. Updated October 24, 2007
- ^ Wolves get younger with buyout of Howard's contract. Updated October 29, 2007
- ^ Cáceres waives Harper Williams and signs NBA champion Wayne Simien Template:Es icon
- ^ "NBA.com profile". Retrieved 2007-03-19.