Channing Frye
Encyclopedia
Channing Thomas Frye is an American
professional basketball
player and currently plays for the Phoenix Suns
. His positions are center
and power forward
. He attended the University of Arizona
. Standing at 6 ft 11 in and 245 lb, Frye was selected 8th overall by the New York Knicks
in the 2005 NBA Draft
, and was the first college senior to be selected in that draft. He was named the Rookie of the Month for November 2005 along with the New Orleans Hornets' Chris Paul
.
, Andrew Bogut
. He matched his career high on January 6, against the Washington Wizards
, shooting 11–13 from the floor and 7–8 from the free throw line. He is considered to be one of the best rookies from the 2005 NBA Draft
and was consistently ranked high in the NBA Rookie Rankings. On March 21, 2006, He sprained his left knee ligament in a game against the Toronto Raptors
when Raptors guard Andre Barrett
lost his balance and smashed his shoulder into Frye's knee., causing Frye to miss the rest of the 2005–2006 NBA season.
David Lee
, a power forward, led the team in rebounding
and field goal percentage
, and was statistically superior to Frye in almost every category, but Isiah Thomas, until February 3, 2007, kept Frye in the starting lineup. Thomas' rationale was that Frye is a superior perimeter shooter, and his perimeter shooting would make it harder for teams to double team
Knicks leading scorer Eddy Curry
. On February 3, in a game against the Orlando Magic
, Thomas took Frye out of the starting lineup and replaced him with little-used center
, Jerome James
. James had only appeared in 19 of the Knicks' 48 games, and averaged 2.7 points and 1.9 rebounds in those games. Thomas explained the change, saying, "I think Jerome is one of the best defensive big men in the game in terms of the center position."
Frye was selected to the 2005–06 T-Mobile NBA All-Rookie First Team
, and finished fifth in points (45) behind Chris Paul
(58), Charlie Villanueva
(56), Andrew Bogut
(55), and Deron Williams
(46).
, Frye, along with Knicks guard Steve Francis
, was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Zach Randolph
, Fred Jones and Dan Dickau
. Frye wore jersey #44 after wearing #7 with the Knicks, as guard Brandon Roy
already wore #7 for the Trail Blazers. At the start of the 2008–09 season
, Frye had surgery to remove bone spurs from his left ankle.
which was reported to be a 2 year, $3.8 million deal with an option on the second year. In February 2010, Frye was selected to the NBA All-Star Weekend Three-Point Shootout, becoming the first center invited since Sam Perkins
in 1997. On July 1, 2010, Frye agreed to a 5-year $30 million extension with the Suns.
in Phoenix. He was married in 2009 and currently lives in Portland, Oregon
with his wife and son.
tournament in Portland.
| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | New York
| 65 || 14 || 24.2 || .477 || .333 || .825 || 5.8 || .8 || .5 || .7 || 12.3
|-
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | New York
| 72 || 59 || 26.3 || .433 || .167 || .787 || 5.5 || .9 || .5 || .6 || 9.5
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Portland
| 78 || 20 || 17.2 || .488 || .300 || .780 || 4.5 || .7 || .4 || .3 || 6.8
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
| align="left" | Portland
| 63 || 1 || 11.8 || .423 || .333 || .722 || 2.2 || .4 || .3 || .2 || 4.2
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
| align="left" | Phoenix
| 81 || 41 || 27.0 || .451 || .439 || .810 || 5.3 || 1.4 || .8 || .9 || 11.2
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
| align="left" | Phoenix
| 77 || 64 || 33.0 || .432 || .390 || .832 || 6.7 || 1.2 || .6 || 1.0 || 12.7
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 436 || 199 || 23.6 || .450 || .403 || .806 || 5.1 || .9 || .5 || .6 || 9.5
| align="left" | 2009
| align="left" | Portland
| 4 || 0 || 9.0 || .357 || .000 || .667 || .8 || .3 || .0 || .0 || 3.0
|-
| align="left" | 2010
| align="left" | Phoenix
| 16 || 0 || 27.2 || .364 || .349 || .938 || 5.6 || .9 || .8 || .6 || 8.2
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 20 || 0 || 23.5 || .364 || .349 || .895 || 4.7 || .8 || .6 || .4 || 7.2
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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 and currently plays for the Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US...
. His positions are center
Center (basketball)
The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well...
and power forward
Power forward (basketball)
Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low...
. He attended the University of Arizona
University of Arizona
The University of Arizona is a land-grant and space-grant public institution of higher education and research located in Tucson, Arizona, United States. The University of Arizona was the first university in the state of Arizona, founded in 1885...
. Standing at 6 ft 11 in and 245 lb, Frye was selected 8th overall by the New York Knicks
New York Knicks
The New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
in the 2005 NBA Draft
2005 NBA Draft
The 2005 NBA Draft took place on June 28, 2005 in the Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City. In this draft, NBA teams took turns selecting amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible players, such as players from high schools and non-North American leagues...
, and was the first college senior to be selected in that draft. He was named the Rookie of the Month for November 2005 along with the New Orleans Hornets' Chris Paul
Chris Paul
Christopher Emmanuel Paul is an American professional basketball point guard for the New Orleans Hornets.Paul was born and raised in North Carolina. Despite only playing two varsity basketball seasons in high school, he was a McDonald's All-American and accepted a scholarship with nearby Wake...
.
New York Knicks
Frye scored his career high of 30 points (14–18 FG, 2–2 FT), along with 7 rebounds, 2 blocks and 1 assist in his first matchup with the number-one pick from the 2005 NBA Draft2005 NBA Draft
The 2005 NBA Draft took place on June 28, 2005 in the Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City. In this draft, NBA teams took turns selecting amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible players, such as players from high schools and non-North American leagues...
, Andrew Bogut
Andrew Bogut
Andrew Michael Bogut is an Australian professional basketball player. He plays for the Milwaukee Bucks of the United States' National Basketball Association....
. He matched his career high on January 6, against the Washington Wizards
Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., previously known as Washington Bullets. They play in the National Basketball Association .-Early years:...
, shooting 11–13 from the floor and 7–8 from the free throw line. He is considered to be one of the best rookies from the 2005 NBA Draft
2005 NBA Draft
The 2005 NBA Draft took place on June 28, 2005 in the Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City. In this draft, NBA teams took turns selecting amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible players, such as players from high schools and non-North American leagues...
and was consistently ranked high in the NBA Rookie Rankings. On March 21, 2006, He sprained his left knee ligament in a game against the Toronto Raptors
Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors are a professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1995, along with the Vancouver Grizzlies, as part of the NBA's re-expansion...
when Raptors guard Andre Barrett
Andre Barrett
Andre Rashawd Barrett is an American professional basketball player. Since 2004, he has played for numerous teams in both the NBA and its affiliate league, the D-League...
lost his balance and smashed his shoulder into Frye's knee., causing Frye to miss the rest of the 2005–2006 NBA season.
David Lee
David Lee (basketball)
David Lee is an American professional basketball player who is a power forward and center for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association . He played college basketball for the University of Florida and was selected by the New York Knicks in the first round of the 2005 NBA...
, a power forward, led the team in rebounding
Rebound (basketball)
A rebound in basketball is the act of successfully gaining possession of the basketball after a missed field goal or free throw. Rebounds in basketball are a routine part in the game, as all possessions change after a shot is successfully made...
and field goal percentage
Field goal (basketball)
In basketball, the term field goal refers to a basket scored on any shot or tap other than a free throw, worth two or three points depending on the distance of the attempt from the basket. "Field Goal" is the official terminology used by the National Basketball Association in their rule book,...
, and was statistically superior to Frye in almost every category, but Isiah Thomas, until February 3, 2007, kept Frye in the starting lineup. Thomas' rationale was that Frye is a superior perimeter shooter, and his perimeter shooting would make it harder for teams to double team
Double team
In basketball, a double team is a defensive alignment in which two defensive players are assigned to guard a single offensive player....
Knicks leading scorer Eddy Curry
Eddy Curry
Eddy Curry is an American professional basketball player who is currently a free agent. He was born in Harvey, Illinois...
. On February 3, in a game against the Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic
The Orlando Magic is a professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association and are currently coached by Stan Van Gundy...
, Thomas took Frye out of the starting lineup and replaced him with little-used center
Center (basketball)
The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well...
, Jerome James
Jerome James
Jerome Keith James is an American professional basketball player. James played at Florida A&M University, and was selected by the Sacramento Kings in the second round of the 1998 NBA Draft. Over the course of his career, he has played for the Kings, Seattle SuperSonics and New York Knicks...
. James had only appeared in 19 of the Knicks' 48 games, and averaged 2.7 points and 1.9 rebounds in those games. Thomas explained the change, saying, "I think Jerome is one of the best defensive big men in the game in terms of the center position."
Frye was selected to the 2005–06 T-Mobile NBA All-Rookie First Team
NBA All-Rookie Team
The NBA All-Rookie Team is an annual National Basketball Association honor given since the 1962–63 NBA season to the top rookies during the regular season. Voting is conducted by the NBA head coaches; who are not allowed to vote for players on their own team. The All-Rookie Team is generally...
, and finished fifth in points (45) behind Chris Paul
Chris Paul
Christopher Emmanuel Paul is an American professional basketball point guard for the New Orleans Hornets.Paul was born and raised in North Carolina. Despite only playing two varsity basketball seasons in high school, he was a McDonald's All-American and accepted a scholarship with nearby Wake...
(58), Charlie Villanueva
Charlie Villanueva
Charlie Alexander Villanueva is an American basketball player who currently plays for the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association....
(56), Andrew Bogut
Andrew Bogut
Andrew Michael Bogut is an Australian professional basketball player. He plays for the Milwaukee Bucks of the United States' National Basketball Association....
(55), and Deron Williams
Deron Williams
Deron Michael Williams , nicknamed D-Will, is an American basketball player currently with the New Jersey Nets of the National Basketball Association . Williams has also played for the Utah Jazz of the NBA and Beşiktaş of the Turkish Basketball League...
(46).
Portland Trail Blazers
On June 28, the night of the 2007 NBA Draft2007 NBA Draft
The 2007 NBA Draft was held on June 28, 2007 at the WaMu Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. It was broadcast on television in 115 countries. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S...
, Frye, along with Knicks guard Steve Francis
Steve Francis
Steven D'Shawn Francis is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Beijing Ducks of the Chinese Basketball Association. He had also played for the Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic, and New York Knicks...
, was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Zach Randolph
Zach Randolph
Zachary Randolph , nicknamed Z-Bo, is an American professional basketball player currently with the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA...
, Fred Jones and Dan Dickau
Dan Dickau
Daniel David "Dan" Dickau is an American professional basketball player.-Early life and college:Born in Portland, Oregon, Dickau graduated from Prairie High School in Brush Prairie, Washington. He played for the University of Washington Huskies prior to transferring to, and becoming a standout...
. Frye wore jersey #44 after wearing #7 with the Knicks, as guard Brandon Roy
Brandon Roy
Brandon Dawayne Roy is an American professional basketball player for the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association. He was selected sixth in the 2006 NBA Draft, having completed four years playing for the Washington Huskies. In 2009, he served as the team's co-captain, along...
already wore #7 for the Trail Blazers. At the start of the 2008–09 season
2008–09 NBA season
The 2008–09 NBA season was the 63rd season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, and ended on Wednesday, April 15, 2009...
, Frye had surgery to remove bone spurs from his left ankle.
Phoenix Suns
On July 14, 2009, Frye signed a contract with the Phoenix SunsPhoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US...
which was reported to be a 2 year, $3.8 million deal with an option on the second year. In February 2010, Frye was selected to the NBA All-Star Weekend Three-Point Shootout, becoming the first center invited since Sam Perkins
Sam Perkins
Samuel Perkins is a retired American professional basketball player, also known by the nicknames "Sleepy Sam" and "Big Smooth." He attended Samuel J. Tilden High School, Shaker High School and the University of North Carolina, where he was a teammate of Michael Jordan...
in 1997. On July 1, 2010, Frye agreed to a 5-year $30 million extension with the Suns.
Career transactions
- June 28, 2005: Drafted 8th overall by New York KnicksNew York KnicksThe New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
in 2005 NBA Draft2005 NBA DraftThe 2005 NBA Draft took place on June 28, 2005 in the Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City. In this draft, NBA teams took turns selecting amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible players, such as players from high schools and non-North American leagues...
. - June 28, 2007: Traded by New York along with Steve FrancisSteve FrancisSteven D'Shawn Francis is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Beijing Ducks of the Chinese Basketball Association. He had also played for the Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic, and New York Knicks...
and a future second-round draft pick to the Portland Trail BlazersPortland Trail BlazersThe 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...
for Zach RandolphZach RandolphZachary Randolph , nicknamed Z-Bo, is an American professional basketball player currently with the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA...
, Dan DickauDan DickauDaniel David "Dan" Dickau is an American professional basketball player.-Early life and college:Born in Portland, Oregon, Dickau graduated from Prairie High School in Brush Prairie, Washington. He played for the University of Washington Huskies prior to transferring to, and becoming a standout...
, Fred Jones and draft rights of 53rd pick Demetris NicholsDemetris NicholsDemetris Nichols is an American professional basketball player. He played small forward for the Syracuse Orange men's basketball team, and has been a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, and New York Knicks.-High school:He was coached by Mike Hart at St...
. - July 14, 2009: Signed by Phoenix SunsPhoenix SunsThe Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US...
. - July 1, 2010: Extended contract with Phoenix SunsPhoenix SunsThe Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US...
.
Personal
Frye grew up in Arizona and attended St. Mary's High SchoolSt. Mary's High School (Phoenix, Arizona)
St. Mary's Catholic High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Phoenix, Arizona. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix.-History:...
in Phoenix. He was married in 2009 and currently lives in Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon
Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...
with his wife and son.
Philanthropy
In 2007, Frye established The Channing Frye Foundation. The foundation was founded with the goal of pointing youth in a positive and healthy direction. In 2010, Channing and his wife Lauren then established The Frye Family Foundation in order to give back to the communities that are important to the Fryes, in particular, Portland, Oregon and Phoenix, Arizona. Frye also sponsors a charity kickballKickball
Kickball is a playground game and competitive league game, similar to baseball, invented in the United States in the first half of the 20th Century. Kickball may also be known as kick baseball, base soccer, soccer-base, or soccer-baseball...
tournament in Portland.
Regular season
|-| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | New York
New York Knicks
The New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
| 65 || 14 || 24.2 || .477 || .333 || .825 || 5.8 || .8 || .5 || .7 || 12.3
|-
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | New York
| 72 || 59 || 26.3 || .433 || .167 || .787 || 5.5 || .9 || .5 || .6 || 9.5
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Portland
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...
| 78 || 20 || 17.2 || .488 || .300 || .780 || 4.5 || .7 || .4 || .3 || 6.8
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
2008–09 NBA season
The 2008–09 NBA season was the 63rd season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, and ended on Wednesday, April 15, 2009...
| align="left" | Portland
| 63 || 1 || 11.8 || .423 || .333 || .722 || 2.2 || .4 || .3 || .2 || 4.2
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
2009–10 NBA season
The 2009–10 NBA season was the 64th season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, and ended on Wednesday, April 14, 2010....
| align="left" | Phoenix
Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US...
| 81 || 41 || 27.0 || .451 || .439 || .810 || 5.3 || 1.4 || .8 || .9 || 11.2
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
2010–11 NBA season
The 2010–11 NBA season was the 65th season of the National Basketball Association . The 2011 NBA All-Star Game was played on February 20, 2011 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat in six games, 4 games to 2, to win their first NBA title, and...
| align="left" | Phoenix
| 77 || 64 || 33.0 || .432 || .390 || .832 || 6.7 || 1.2 || .6 || 1.0 || 12.7
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 436 || 199 || 23.6 || .450 || .403 || .806 || 5.1 || .9 || .5 || .6 || 9.5
Playoffs
|-| align="left" | 2009
2009 NBA Playoffs
The 2009 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2008–09 season. The playoffs started on April 18, 2009 with ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV broadcasting the games in the United States...
| align="left" | Portland
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...
| 4 || 0 || 9.0 || .357 || .000 || .667 || .8 || .3 || .0 || .0 || 3.0
|-
| align="left" | 2010
2010 NBA Playoffs
The 2010 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2009–10 season. The playoffs started on April 17, 2010 with ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, and NBA TV broadcasting the games in the United States...
| align="left" | Phoenix
Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US...
| 16 || 0 || 27.2 || .364 || .349 || .938 || 5.6 || .9 || .8 || .6 || 8.2
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 20 || 0 || 23.5 || .364 || .349 || .895 || 4.7 || .8 || .6 || .4 || 7.2