Aaron McKie
Encyclopedia
Aaron Fitzgerald McKie is an American
former professional basketball
player in the NBA
and currently an assistant coach with the Philadelphia 76ers
. Throughout his playing career, McKie was a combo guard
, playing at either point guard
, shooting guard
or small forward
.
in Philadelphia and was a letterman in basketball. In basketball, as a senior, he was an All-Scholastic choice and an All-Southern Pennsylvania choice, and helped lead his team to the Public League
championship and a 26 wins-4 loss record, and averaged 18.9 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 7.2 assists per game. He graduated from Gratz in 1990.
tied for sixth on the school's all-time scoring list with 1,650 points, averaging 17.9 points per game while starting all 92 games. He teamed up with eventual All-Star Eddie Jones
at Temple, and was named first-team All-Atlantic 10
and he was named to the A-10 all-tournament team as a senior. As a junior, he was the 1993 Atlantic 10 Conference Player of the Year, after averaging 20.6 points per game.
by the Portland Trail Blazers
. He has since played for the Detroit Pistons
, the Philadelphia 76ers
, and the Los Angeles Lakers
. In the 2000–01 NBA season, McKie was named NBA Sixth Man of the Year
, becoming the first Sixers player since Bobby Jones in 1983 to win that honor. McKie played an important role in the NBA Finals-bound team, serving as backup to Eric Snow
and Allen Iverson
and occasionally played as a starter
. He notched consecutive triple doubles during the 2000-01 season, December 30, 2000 vs. the Sacramento Kings
(19 points, 10 rebounds, 14 assists) and January 3, 2001 vs. the Atlanta Hawks
(11 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists).
On August 12, 2005, he was waived by the 76ers as part of the one-time "Amnesty provision" of the new labor agreement, allowing the 76ers to waive a player to avoid the luxury tax on his salary. McKie signed with the Lakers on August 22, 2005 and played 24 regular-season games for them.
In October 2007, McKie rejoined the 76ers as an assistant coach.
On February 1, 2008, McKie along with Kwame Brown
, Javaris Crittenton
, rights to Marc Gasol
, and 2008
and 2010
first-round draft picks was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies
for Pau Gasol
. The Lakers' acquisition of Pau Gasol was only approved by the league office when McKie—who was working as an assistant coach with Philadelphia when the Lakers called to inform him that they wanted to sign him and throw him in for salary-cap reasons—agreed to join the Grizzlies.
He was released from the Grizzlies on May 9, 2008. He rejoined the Philadelphia coaching staff as an assistant in September 2008.
gun shop by concealing a restraining order that forbade him from purchasing firearms. McKie is accused of lying by checking a "no" box on the gun application when asked if he was prevented from purchasing such a firearm by "a restraining order to protect his 'child or an intimate partner or a child of such partner.'"
of the NFL
's Baltimore Ravens.
United States
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former professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player in the NBA
National Basketball Association
The National Basketball Association is the pre-eminent men's professional basketball league in North America. It consists of thirty franchised member clubs, of which twenty-nine are located in the United States and one in Canada...
and currently an assistant coach with the Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers are a professional basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . Originally known as the Syracuse Nationals, they are one of the oldest franchises in the NBA...
. Throughout his playing career, McKie was a combo guard
Combo Guard
A combo guard is a basketball player who combines the attributes of a shooting guard and point guard , but does not necessarily fit the standard description of either position...
, playing at either point guard
Point guard
Point guard , also called the play maker or "the ball-handler", is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. A point guard has perhaps the most specialized role of any position – essentially, he is expected to run the team's offense by controlling the ball and making sure that...
, shooting guard
Shooting guard
The shooting guard , also known as the two or off guard, is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team...
or small forward
Small forward
The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall...
.
High school basketball career
McKie attended Simon Gratz High SchoolSimon Gratz High School
Simon Gratz High School is a secondary school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. An inner-city school, it is perhaps best-known for its famous alumni . Originally operated as a public school by the School District of Philadelphia, Gratz has been run as a charter school by Mastery Charter...
in Philadelphia and was a letterman in basketball. In basketball, as a senior, he was an All-Scholastic choice and an All-Southern Pennsylvania choice, and helped lead his team to the Public League
Philadelphia Public League
The Philadelphia Public League traces its origin back to 1901, with the formation of the Philadelphia Interscholastic League, a conference encompassing all the city's high schools, public and private. Prior to this date, the public and private schools in the area had been competing among...
championship and a 26 wins-4 loss record, and averaged 18.9 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 7.2 assists per game. He graduated from Gratz in 1990.
College career
After redshirting his freshman year, McKie finished his three-year career at Temple UniversityTemple University
Temple University is a comprehensive public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Originally founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, Temple University is among the nation's largest providers of professional education and prepares the largest body of professional...
tied for sixth on the school's all-time scoring list with 1,650 points, averaging 17.9 points per game while starting all 92 games. He teamed up with eventual All-Star Eddie Jones
Eddie Jones (basketball)
Eddie Charles Jones is an American former professional basketball player. Jones played college basketball at Temple University and was the 1993–94 Atlantic 10 Player of the Year...
at Temple, and was named first-team All-Atlantic 10
Atlantic Ten Conference
The Atlantic 10 Conference is a college athletic conference which operates mostly on the United States' eastern seaboard. It also has two member schools in Ohio: Dayton and Xavier, located in Dayton and Cincinnati, respectively. Another member, Saint Louis is located in St. Louis, Missouri...
and he was named to the A-10 all-tournament team as a senior. As a junior, he was the 1993 Atlantic 10 Conference Player of the Year, after averaging 20.6 points per game.
NBA career
McKie was selected in the first round (17th overall) of the 1994 NBA Draft1994 NBA Draft
The 1994 NBA Draft took place on June 29, 1994 in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is notable for the fact that two NBA rookies of the year were picked in the first round, as Jason Kidd and Grant Hill were co-winners of the award for the 1994–95 NBA season...
by the Portland Trail Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the...
. He has since played for the Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons are a franchise of the National Basketball Association based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The team's home arena is The Palace of Auburn Hills. It was originally founded in Fort Wayne, Indiana as the Fort Wayne Pistons as a member of the National Basketball League in 1941, where...
, the Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers are a professional basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . Originally known as the Syracuse Nationals, they are one of the oldest franchises in the NBA...
, and the Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
. In the 2000–01 NBA season, McKie was named NBA Sixth Man of the Year
NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award
The National Basketball Association's Sixth Man of the Year Award is an annual National Basketball Association award given since the 1982–83 NBA season to the league's most valuable player for his team coming off the bench as a substitute . A panel of sportswriters and broadcasters from throughout...
, becoming the first Sixers player since Bobby Jones in 1983 to win that honor. McKie played an important role in the NBA Finals-bound team, serving as backup to Eric Snow
Eric Snow
Eric Snow is a retired American professional basketball player and businessman. He is now an analyst on NBA TV and an announcer for the Philadelphia 76ers.-High school career:...
and Allen Iverson
Allen Iverson
Allen Ezail Iverson is an American professional basketball point guard and shooting guard. He was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers with the number one pick in the 1996 NBA Draft. He was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in the 1996–97 season...
and occasionally played as a starter
Starting lineup
A starting lineup in sports is an official list of the set of players who will actively participate in the event when the game begins. The players in the starting lineup are commonly referred to as starters, whereas the others are substitutes or bench players.The starters are commonly the best...
. He notched consecutive triple doubles during the 2000-01 season, December 30, 2000 vs. the Sacramento Kings
Sacramento Kings
The Sacramento Kings are a professional basketball team based in Sacramento, California, United States. They are currently members of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
(19 points, 10 rebounds, 14 assists) and January 3, 2001 vs. the Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are part of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association .-The first years:...
(11 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists).
On August 12, 2005, he was waived by the 76ers as part of the one-time "Amnesty provision" of the new labor agreement, allowing the 76ers to waive a player to avoid the luxury tax on his salary. McKie signed with the Lakers on August 22, 2005 and played 24 regular-season games for them.
In October 2007, McKie rejoined the 76ers as an assistant coach.
On February 1, 2008, McKie along with Kwame Brown
Kwame Brown
Kwame James Brown is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Charlotte Bobcats. The , center was the 1st overall pick in the 2001 NBA Draft by the Washington Wizards, and was the first number one draft pick to be selected straight out of high school...
, Javaris Crittenton
Javaris Crittenton
Javaris Cortez Crittenton is an American professional basketball player who has most recently played for the Dakota Wizards of the NBA D-League. He was previously the starting point guard for the Georgia Tech men's basketball team....
, rights to Marc Gasol
Marc Gasol
Marc Gasol i Sàez is a Spanish professional basketball player for the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies. He was drafted in the second round, 48th overall, by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2007 NBA Draft...
, and 2008
2008 NBA Draft
The 2008 NBA Draft was held on June 26, 2008 at the Washington Mutual Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible players, including...
and 2010
2010 NBA Draft
The 2010 NBA Draft was held on June 24, 2010 at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. The draft, which started at 7:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time , was broadcast in the United States on ESPN. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur...
first-round draft picks was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies are a professional basketball team based in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The team is part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Along with the Toronto Raptors, the Grizzlies were established in 1995 as part of the NBA's...
for Pau Gasol
Pau Gasol
Pau Gasol Sáez is a Spanish professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association . He was born to Marisa Sáez and Agustí Gasol, and he spent his childhood in Spain...
. The Lakers' acquisition of Pau Gasol was only approved by the league office when McKie—who was working as an assistant coach with Philadelphia when the Lakers called to inform him that they wanted to sign him and throw him in for salary-cap reasons—agreed to join the Grizzlies.
He was released from the Grizzlies on May 9, 2008. He rejoined the Philadelphia coaching staff as an assistant in September 2008.
Statistics
| Year | Team | MPG | PPG | APG | RPG | SPG | BPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-95 | POR | 18.4 | 6.5 | 2.0 | 2.9 | .80 | .40 |
| 1995-96 | POR | 27.9 | 10.7 | 2.5 | 3.8 | 1.1 | .30 |
| 1996-97 | DET | 19.6 | 5.2 | 1.9 | 2.7 | .90 | .30 |
| 1997-98 | PHI | 22.4 | 4.1 | 2.2 | 2.9 | 1.2 | .20 |
| 1998-99 | PHI | 19.2 | 4.8 | 2.0 | 2.8 | 1.3 | .10 |
| 1999-00 | PHI | 23.8 | 8.0 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 1.3 | .20 |
| 2000-01 | PHI | 31.5 | 11.6 | 5.0 | 4.1 | 1.4 | .10 |
| 2001-02 | PHI | 30.6 | 12.6 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 1.2 | .30 |
| 2002-03 | PHI | 29.7 | 9.0 | 3.5 | 4.4 | 1.6 | .10 |
| 2003-04 | PHI | 28.2 | 9.2 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 1.1 | .30 |
| 2004-05 | PHI | 16.4 | 2.2 | 1.5 | 2.5 | .70 | .20 |
| 2005-06 | LAL | 8.6 | .50 | .80 | 1.4 | .40 | .00 |
| 2006-07 | LAL | 13.1 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 1.8 | .40 | .00 |
- MPG: Minutes Per Game
- PPG: Points Per Game
- APG: Assists Per Game
- RPG: Rebounds Per Game
- SPG: Steals Per Game
- BPG: Blocks Per Game
Playoff career
| Year | Team | MPG | PPG | APG | RPG | SPG | BPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-95 | POR | 11.3 | 5.7 | .30 | .70 | 1.0 | .00 |
| 1995-96 | POR | 26.8 | 6.2 | 1.8 | 3.6 | 1.2 | .40 |
| 1996-97 | DET | 19.4 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.2 | .40 |
| 1998-99 | PHI | 16.2 | 3.3 | 1.8 | 2.5 | .70 | .00 |
| 1999-00 | PHI | 33.1 | 13.8 | 4.6 | 3.6 | .40 | .20 |
| 2000-01 | PHI | 38.8 | 14.6 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 1.5 | .10 |
| 2001-02 | PHI | 29.2 | 10.7 | 2.4 | 3.6 | 2.0 | .00 |
| 2002-03 | PHI | 26.3 | 7.8 | 1.8 | 3.6 | .80 | .20 |
| 2004-05 | PHI | 17.0 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 2.4 | .80 | .00 |
| 2005-06 | LAL | 8.0 | .00 | .00 | .00 | .00 | .00 |
- MPG: Minutes Per Game
- PPG: Points Per Game
- APG: Assists Per Game
- RPG: Rebounds Per Game
- SPG: Steals Per Game
- BPG: Blocks Per Game
Off court troubles
On June 22, 2008, McKie was arrested and charged with one felony count and one misdemeanor count after turning himself in for violating a restraining order and attempting to purchase two guns on April 8, 2008. McKie is accused of lying when trying to buy two pistols in an Abington, PennsylvaniaAbington Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Abington Township is a township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 55,310 in as of the 2010 census.Abington Township is one of Montgomery County's oldest communities dating back to before 1700 and being incorporated in 1704. It is home to some of the county's...
gun shop by concealing a restraining order that forbade him from purchasing firearms. McKie is accused of lying by checking a "no" box on the gun application when asked if he was prevented from purchasing such a firearm by "a restraining order to protect his 'child or an intimate partner or a child of such partner.'"
Personal
He is a third cousin of Jason McKieJason McKie
Jason A. McKie is an American football fullback who currently a free agent. He was signed as a undrafted free agent out of Temple University by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2002....
of the NFL
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
's Baltimore Ravens.
External links
- Aaron McKie at NBA.com
- Aaron McKie Lakerfreak.com
- Aaron McKie Released