College
The
Buckeyes didn't retain him for long before the young star
transferred to the Kentucky Wildcats. In the 1994-95 season, he
didn’t receive any chance to play. At the same time he was
transferred from Ohio State to Kentucky. As a junior in 1996
Anderson helped the Wildcats win the NCAA National Title and also
earned All-NCAA Tournament Honors in 1996-1997. As a senior at
Kentucky Derek missed all his games from Jan. 18 through the Final
Four, he earned All-SEC Second Team honors and was ranked second on
his team with an average of 17.7 points a game, shooting .811 free
throws, 3.5 assists, and 1.9 steals. In his four year career, from
Ohio State to Kentucky, Anderson finished with 1,228 points,
379rebounds, and 321 assists. |
Derek
Anderson has reached an unbelievable level of making a three pointer
or a precious free throw to win the game just like many of the other
NBA athletes. Anderson initiated his NBA career after playing
college basketball at Kentucky. In 1997 he entered the NBA Draft,
being the 13th overall pick by the Ceveland Cavailers. He was a
regular starter for the Cavs and availed every opportunity to open
the game. He was named Shick All-Rookie Second team after
demonstrating his talents in the NBA. Gradually his averages
increased with every passing game and defensive became fantastic but
that couldn’t even keep him with Cavailers. Cavailers traded
Anderson
to the L.A Clippers which was a shock for him but he managed to make
some agreements. One of the agreements was that Clippers will trade
Derek to the Portland TrailBlazers which somehow didn’t worked out
so he choose to take a 1 year contract with Tim There not only he
got his shot at his first chance at the playoffs but also he was an
NBA Champion. Without Derek heating it up from the top of the three
point line Tim Duncan and David Robinson wouldn't be able to body
the opponents down low. Derek was credited with being at the top of
his game, being in the best shape of his whole career. The next
season he lead his team in steals and ranked second in scoring with
17.8 points per game. The most impressive was his career high 40.6%
from three point range connecting on 342 of 402 attempts. In the NBA
finals Derek lose four games to zero to the L.A Lakers to an injury.
The San Antoino Spurs weren't able to re-sign Derek Anderson to a long
term contract so he signed a long term contract with the Portland
TrailBlazers. |