Chucky Atkins
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Kenneth Lavon "Chucky" Atkins (born August 14, 1974) is an American
professional basketball
player. He is currently a free agent
.
, he was undrafted in the 1996 NBA Draft
. In 1996–97, he played with the now-defunct LaCrosse Bobcats in the CBA
before going overseas to play for the Cibona Zagreb club in Croatia
from 1997–1999.
Atkins began his NBA career in 1999 with the Orlando Magic
, with immediate impact (all games played, averaging 9 points and four assists
per game). He then played for the Detroit Pistons
(being included in a July 2000 deal which brought Grant Hill
to Orlando) and Boston Celtics
(being traded midway through 2003–04 for Mike James
, thus not appearing in the 2004 NBA Finals
).
In 2004, Atkins was traded in a multi-player deal which sent Gary Payton
to Boston and Atkins to the Los Angeles Lakers
. During 2004–05, he registered career-highs in points (14 ppg) and minutes (35), playing and starting in all 82 regular season contests.
Atkins was traded along with Caron Butler
to the Washington Wizards
in exchange for Kwame Brown
and Laron Profit
in the 2005 offseason. As Atkins appeared sparingly throughout the season, the Wizards bought out the remainder of his contract on January 18, 2006. Atkins had voiced displeasure with the amount of playing time he was receiving, and he and the team both felt a change of scenery was needed.
On January 23, 2006, Atkins signed as a free agent with the Memphis Grizzlies
, replacing the injured Damon Stoudamire
. Atkins averaged in double figures in his half-season stint in Tennessee
.
Atkins signed as a free agent
on July 2007 with the Denver Nuggets
. A hernia
injury plagued him throughout most of the year, and he failed to have a significant impact in 2007–08.
On January 7, 2009, the Nuggets traded Atkins, along with a 2009 first round draft pick and cash considerations, to the Oklahoma City Thunder
for Johan Petro
and a 2009 second round draft pick.
On July 27, 2009, he was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves
along with Damien Wilkins
for center Etan Thomas
and two future second-round draft picks.
On September 22, 2009, Chucky Atkins was waived by the Minnesota Timberwolves. He signed a non guaranteed contract with the Detroit Pistons on September 28, 2009. Atkins played 40 games for the Pistons in his second stint with them during the 2009-2010 season .
One September 27, 2010, Atkins was signed by the Phoenix Suns
. He was waived on October 11, 2010.
| align="left" | 1999–00
| align="left" | Orlando
| 82 || 0 || 19.8 || .424 || .350 || .729 || 1.5 || 3.7 || .6 || .0 || 9.5
|-
| align="left" | 2000–01
| align="left" | Detroit
| 81 || 75 || 29.2 || .399 || .357 || .692 || 2.1 || 4.1 || .8 || .1 || 12.0
|-
| align="left" | 2001–02
| align="left" | Detroit
| 79 || 62 || 28.9 || .466 || .411 || .692 || 2.0 || 3.3 || .9 || .1 || 12.1
|-
| align="left" | 2002–03
| align="left" | Detroit
| 65 || 7 || 21.5 || .361 || .355 || .816 || 1.5 || 2.7 || .4 || .1 || 7.1
|-
| align="left" | 2003–04
| align="left" | Detroit
| 40 || 0 || 18.8 || .374 || .323 || .721 || 1.2 || 2.4 || .5 || .0 || 6.2
|-
| align="left" | 2003–04
| align="left" | Boston
| 24 || 24 || 33.0 || .418 || .351 || .778 || 1.9 || 5.3 || 1.1 || .0 || 12.0
|-
| align="left" | 2004–05
| align="left" | L.A. Lakers
| 82 || 82 || 35.4 || .426 || .387 || .803 || 2.4 || 4.4 || .9 || .0 || 13.6
|-
| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | Washington
| 28 || 2 || 19.7 || .379 || .359 || .710 || 1.6 || 2.5 || .5 || .0 || 6.7
|-
| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | Memphis
| 43 || 39 || 27.0 || .401 || .352 || .811 || 1.7 || 3.0 || .7 || .1 || 11.4
|-
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Memphis
| 75 || 23 || 27.5 || .434 || .379 || .810 || 1.9 || 4.6 || .7 || .1 || 13.2
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Denver
| 24 || 0 || 14.7 || .344 || .316 || .444 || 1.3 || 2.0 || .4 || .0 || 4.7
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
| align="left" | Denver
| 14 || 0 || 8.2 || .333 || .294 || 1.000 || .4 || 2.0 || .1 || .1 || 1.9
|-
| align="left" | 2008-09
| align="left" | Oklahoma City
| 18 || 0 || 16.6 || .291 || .250 || .917 || 1.0 || 1.7 || .4 || .1 || 3.9
|-
| align="left" | 2009-10
| align="left" | Detroit
| 40 || 11 || 16.1 || .363 || .301 || .926 || .7 || 2.3 || .4 || .0 || 4.0
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 696 || 325 || 24.9 || .412 || .364 || .772 || 1.7 || 3.4 || .7 || .0 || 9.9
| align="left" | 2001–02
| align="left" | Detroit
| 10 || 10 || 29.4 || .364 || .359 || .765 || 2.4 || 3.4 || .6 || .1 || 11.3
|-
| align="left" | 2002–03
| align="left" | Detroit
| 17 || 3 || 18.4 || .352 || .367 || .808 || 1.2 || 1.5 || 1.0 || .0 || 6.1
|-
| align="left" | 2003–04
| align="left" | Boston
| 4 || 4 || 33.3 || .436 || .300 || .895 || 3.5 || 3.8 || .8 || .0 || 13.5
|-
| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | Memphis
| 4 || 4 || 25.8 || .405 || .364 || .625 || .8 || 3.0 || .5 || .0 || 9.8
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Denver
| 1 || 0 || 3.0 || .000 || .000 || .000 || 1.0 || .0 || .0 || .0 || .0
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 36 || 21 || 23.5 || .374 || .355 || .800 || 1.7 || 2.4 || .8 || .0 || 8.6
United States
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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. He is currently a free agent
Free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
.
Basketball career
After playing four years (1992/93-1995/96) of college basketball at the University of South FloridaUniversity of South Florida
The University of South Florida, also known as USF, is a member institution of the State University System of Florida, one of the state's three flagship universities for public research, and is located in Tampa, Florida, USA...
, he was undrafted in the 1996 NBA Draft
1996 NBA Draft
The 1996 NBA Draft was the 50th draft in the National Basketball Association . It was held on June 26, 1996 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The draft was broadcast in the United States on the Turner Network Television...
. In 1996–97, he played with the now-defunct LaCrosse Bobcats in the CBA
Continental Basketball Association
The Continental Basketball Association was a professional men's basketball league in the United States, which has been on hiatus since the 2009 season.- History :...
before going overseas to play for the Cibona Zagreb club in Croatia
Croatia
Croatia , officially the Republic of Croatia , is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic in Europe at the crossroads of the Mitteleuropa, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The country is divided into 20 counties and the city of Zagreb. Croatia covers ...
from 1997–1999.
Atkins began his NBA career in 1999 with 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...
, with immediate impact (all games played, averaging 9 points and four assists
Assist (basketball)
In basketball, an assist is attributed to a player who passes the ball to a teammate in a way that leads to a score by field goal, meaning that he or she was "assisting" in the basket. There is some judgment involved in deciding whether a passer should be credited with an assist...
per game). He then 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...
(being included in a July 2000 deal which brought Grant Hill
Grant Hill
Grant Hill is the name of:* Grant Hill, American basketball player* Grant Hill , Canadian politician* Grant Hill, San Diego, California, an urban neighboorhood in central San Diego...
to Orlando) and Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...
(being traded midway through 2003–04 for Mike James
Mike James
Michael Lamont James is an American professional basketball player.-Early years:The youngest of seven siblings, James's childhood was not without challenges. Crime, drugs, and violence troubled his neighborhood streets. Lack of social and economic opportunity made urban living grueling and...
, thus not appearing in the 2004 NBA Finals
2004 NBA Finals
The 2004 NBA Finals was the championship round of the 2003–04 National Basketball Association season. The Finals were between the Los Angeles Lakers of the Western Conference and the Detroit Pistons of the Eastern Conference; the Lakers held home court advantage...
).
In 2004, Atkins was traded in a multi-player deal which sent Gary Payton
Gary Payton
Gary Dwayne Payton is a former American professional basketball point guard. He is best known for his 13-year tenure with the Seattle SuperSonics, and holds Seattle franchise records in points, assists, and steals...
to Boston and Atkins to 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...
. During 2004–05, he registered career-highs in points (14 ppg) and minutes (35), playing and starting in all 82 regular season contests.
Atkins was traded along with Caron Butler
Caron Butler
James Caron Butler, widely known as Caron Butler , is an American professional basketball player who most recently played at small forward for the NBA's Dallas Mavericks.-Early life:...
to 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:...
in exchange for 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...
and Laron Profit
Laron Profit
Bronta Laron Profit is a former American professional basketball player, formerly in the NBA. Before college, he played for Caesar Rodney High School in Camden, Delaware. Following a college career at the University of Maryland, College Park, he was a second round draft pick of the Orlando Magic...
in the 2005 offseason. As Atkins appeared sparingly throughout the season, the Wizards bought out the remainder of his contract on January 18, 2006. Atkins had voiced displeasure with the amount of playing time he was receiving, and he and the team both felt a change of scenery was needed.
On January 23, 2006, Atkins signed as a free agent with 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...
, replacing the injured Damon Stoudamire
Damon Stoudamire
Damon Lamon Stoudamire is a retired American professional basketball player who is currently an assistant coach for the Memphis Tigers men's basketball team. The , point guard was selected with the 7th overall pick by the Toronto Raptors in the 1995 NBA Draft and won the 1995–96 NBA Rookie of the...
. Atkins averaged in double figures in his half-season stint in Tennessee
Tennessee
Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers , making it the 36th-largest by total land area...
.
Atkins signed as a free agent
Free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
on July 2007 with the Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets are a professional basketball team based in Denver, Colorado. They play in the National Basketball Association . They were founded as the Denver Rockets in 1967 as a charter franchise of the American Basketball Association, and became one of that league's more successful teams...
. A hernia
Hernia
A hernia is the protrusion of an organ or the fascia of an organ through the wall of the cavity that normally contains it. A hiatal hernia occurs when the stomach protrudes into the mediastinum through the esophageal opening in the diaphragm....
injury plagued him throughout most of the year, and he failed to have a significant impact in 2007–08.
On January 7, 2009, the Nuggets traded Atkins, along with a 2009 first round draft pick and cash considerations, to the Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder are a professional basketball franchise based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ; their home court is at Chesapeake Energy Arena....
for Johan Petro
Johan Petro
Johan Petro is a French professional basketball player of Guadeloupean descent who is playing for the New Jersey Nets of the National Basketball Association. A 7'0", 247 lbs. center, Petro was selected by the Sonics in the first round of the 2005 NBA Draft...
and a 2009 second round draft pick.
On July 27, 2009, he was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves are an American professional basketball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Founded in 1989, the team is currently owned by Glen Taylor...
along with Damien Wilkins
Damien Wilkins
Damien Lamont Wilkins is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Atlanta Hawks. He attended Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando, Florida and then enrolled at North Carolina State University. After two years at NCSU he transferred to the University of Georgia...
for center Etan Thomas
Etan Thomas
Dedreck Etan Thomas, commonly referred to as Etan Thomas , is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association.-College:...
and two future second-round draft picks.
On September 22, 2009, Chucky Atkins was waived by the Minnesota Timberwolves. He signed a non guaranteed contract with the Detroit Pistons on September 28, 2009. Atkins played 40 games for the Pistons in his second stint with them during the 2009-2010 season .
One September 27, 2010, Atkins was signed by 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...
. He was waived on October 11, 2010.
Regular season
|-| align="left" | 1999–00
| align="left" | Orlando
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...
| 82 || 0 || 19.8 || .424 || .350 || .729 || 1.5 || 3.7 || .6 || .0 || 9.5
|-
| align="left" | 2000–01
| align="left" | Detroit
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...
| 81 || 75 || 29.2 || .399 || .357 || .692 || 2.1 || 4.1 || .8 || .1 || 12.0
|-
| align="left" | 2001–02
| align="left" | Detroit
| 79 || 62 || 28.9 || .466 || .411 || .692 || 2.0 || 3.3 || .9 || .1 || 12.1
|-
| align="left" | 2002–03
| align="left" | Detroit
| 65 || 7 || 21.5 || .361 || .355 || .816 || 1.5 || 2.7 || .4 || .1 || 7.1
|-
| align="left" | 2003–04
| align="left" | Detroit
| 40 || 0 || 18.8 || .374 || .323 || .721 || 1.2 || 2.4 || .5 || .0 || 6.2
|-
| align="left" | 2003–04
| align="left" | Boston
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...
| 24 || 24 || 33.0 || .418 || .351 || .778 || 1.9 || 5.3 || 1.1 || .0 || 12.0
|-
| align="left" | 2004–05
| align="left" | L.A. 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...
| 82 || 82 || 35.4 || .426 || .387 || .803 || 2.4 || 4.4 || .9 || .0 || 13.6
|-
| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | Washington
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:...
| 28 || 2 || 19.7 || .379 || .359 || .710 || 1.6 || 2.5 || .5 || .0 || 6.7
|-
| align="left" | 2005–06
| align="left" | Memphis
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...
| 43 || 39 || 27.0 || .401 || .352 || .811 || 1.7 || 3.0 || .7 || .1 || 11.4
|-
| align="left" | 2006–07
| align="left" | Memphis
| 75 || 23 || 27.5 || .434 || .379 || .810 || 1.9 || 4.6 || .7 || .1 || 13.2
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Denver
Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets are a professional basketball team based in Denver, Colorado. They play in the National Basketball Association . They were founded as the Denver Rockets in 1967 as a charter franchise of the American Basketball Association, and became one of that league's more successful teams...
| 24 || 0 || 14.7 || .344 || .316 || .444 || 1.3 || 2.0 || .4 || .0 || 4.7
|-
| 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" | Denver
| 14 || 0 || 8.2 || .333 || .294 || 1.000 || .4 || 2.0 || .1 || .1 || 1.9
|-
| align="left" | 2008-09
| align="left" | Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder are a professional basketball franchise based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ; their home court is at Chesapeake Energy Arena....
| 18 || 0 || 16.6 || .291 || .250 || .917 || 1.0 || 1.7 || .4 || .1 || 3.9
|-
| align="left" | 2009-10
| align="left" | Detroit
| 40 || 11 || 16.1 || .363 || .301 || .926 || .7 || 2.3 || .4 || .0 || 4.0
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 696 || 325 || 24.9 || .412 || .364 || .772 || 1.7 || 3.4 || .7 || .0 || 9.9
Playoffs
|-| align="left" | 2001–02
2002 NBA Playoffs
The 2002 NBA Playoffs were the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 2001–02 season. This would be the final postseason that held a best-of-5 first-round series; next year's postseason would see those series expanded to a best-of-7 format...
| align="left" | Detroit
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...
| 10 || 10 || 29.4 || .364 || .359 || .765 || 2.4 || 3.4 || .6 || .1 || 11.3
|-
| align="left" | 2002–03
2003 NBA Playoffs
The 2003 NBA playoffs was the postseason of the National Basketball Association's 2002-03 NBA season. This postseason was notable for being the first time all series were conducted in a best-of-7 format. It was also the only time in playoff history that no team was swept in a first-round series....
| align="left" | Detroit
| 17 || 3 || 18.4 || .352 || .367 || .808 || 1.2 || 1.5 || 1.0 || .0 || 6.1
|-
| align="left" | 2003–04
2004 NBA Playoffs
The 2004 NBA Playoffs were the postseason of the National Basketball Association's 2003–04 season. Consisting of 16 teams in two conferences, the playoffs involved about two months of play. The playoffs were conducted in seven-game series, with the team with the better record holding home court...
| align="left" | Boston
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...
| 4 || 4 || 33.3 || .436 || .300 || .895 || 3.5 || 3.8 || .8 || .0 || 13.5
|-
| align="left" | 2005–06
2006 NBA Playoffs
The 2006 NBA Playoffs was the postseason of the National Basketball Association's 2005–06 season. The Miami Heat won the first championship in the history of the franchise by defeating the Dallas Mavericks 4-2 in the 2006 NBA Finals...
| align="left" | Memphis
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...
| 4 || 4 || 25.8 || .405 || .364 || .625 || .8 || 3.0 || .5 || .0 || 9.8
|-
| align="left" | 2007–08
2008 NBA Playoffs
The 2008 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2007–08 season which ended with the Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics defeating the Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers 4–2....
| align="left" | Denver
Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets are a professional basketball team based in Denver, Colorado. They play in the National Basketball Association . They were founded as the Denver Rockets in 1967 as a charter franchise of the American Basketball Association, and became one of that league's more successful teams...
| 1 || 0 || 3.0 || .000 || .000 || .000 || 1.0 || .0 || .0 || .0 || .0
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 36 || 21 || 23.5 || .374 || .355 || .800 || 1.7 || 2.4 || .8 || .0 || 8.6