Ramon Sessions
Encyclopedia
Ramon Sessions is an American
professional basketball
player for the NBA
's Cleveland Cavaliers
. He was drafted by Milwaukee with the 56th pick in the 2007 NBA Draft
. Sessions played collegiately at the University of Nevada
for three years. Sessions ranks second in career assists at Nevada with 478. In Sessions' final season at Nevada he averaged 12.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 0.9 steals per game.
and decided to stay in the draft. Considered by scouts to be a very good ballhandler, passer, and decision-maker, although his athleticism and NBA-scoring ability were questioned.
Sessions was the first NBA player to be assigned to the NBA Development League
in the 2007–08 season, when he was sent by the Bucks to the Tulsa 66ers
; Sessions was named D-League Performer of the Week for the opening weekend of the season, November 26, 2007, averaging 30.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 5.0 assists. Later in the season, for January 28, 2008, he was also named Performer of the Week, becoming the first two-time performer for the season. He averaged 29.6 points, 8.0 rebounds and 12.3 assists in three wins for the 66ers.
In January 2008, Sessions was first called up to the Bucks, but due to a wrist injury he wasn't able to make his NBA debut until March 9, in a 119-97 home loss against the Philadelphia 76ers
, scoring 2 points. Later on, due to injuries to starting point guard Mo Williams
and reserve Charlie Bell
, his playing time increased. Earlier, on April 2, he made a game-winning 19-foot baseline jumper, off a pass from Andrew Bogut
, to give the Bucks a dramatic one-point road win against the Washington Wizards
in a game where the Bucks never led by more than one point.
On April 14, 2008, Sessions scored a then career-high 20 points, adding 8 rebounds and a Milwaukee Bucks franchise-record 24 assists against the Chicago Bulls
in a 151-135 home loss. His double-double performance was also the first "20-20" with points and assists in Bucks history. The following night he topped his career-high with 25 points, in a 110-101 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves
. Sessions topped his career high again by almost doubling it. On February 7, 2009 in an overtime loss against the Detroit Pistons
, he scored 44 points. On April 1, 2009, Sessions recorded his first career triple-double against the Los Angeles Lakers
scoring 16 points with 16 assists and 10 rebounds.
On September 4, 2009, he signed an offer sheet from the Minnesota Timberwolves
reportedly worth $16 million for 4 years. The Bucks had seven days to match the offer but declined. Sessions shared backcourt duties with Timberwolves rookie guard Jonny Flynn
.
On July 26, 2010, he was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers, along with Ryan Hollins
and a second-round draft pick for Delonte West
and Sebastian Telfair
.
| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Milwaukee
| 17 || 7 || 26.5 || .436 || .429 || .780 || 3.4 || 7.5 || 1.0 || .2 || 8.1
|-
| align="left" | 2008–09
| align="left" | Milwaukee
| 79 || 39 || 27.5 || .445 || .176 || .794 || 3.4 || 5.7 || 1.0 || .1 || 12.4
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
| align="left" | Minnesota
| 82 || 1 || 21.1 || .456 || .067 || .717 || 2.6 || 3.1 || .7 || .1 || 8.2
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
| align="left" | Cleveland
| 81 || 38 || 26.3 || .466 || .200 || .823 || 3.1 || 5.2 || .7 || .1 || 13.3
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 259 || 85 || 25.0 || .455 || .183 || .788 || 3.1 || 4.8 || .8 || .1 || 11.1
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 for 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...
's Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team...
. He was drafted by Milwaukee with the 56th pick in the 2007 NBA Draft
2007 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...
. Sessions played collegiately at the University of Nevada
University of Nevada, Reno
The University of Nevada, Reno , is a teaching and research university established in 1874 and located in Reno, Nevada, USA...
for three years. Sessions ranks second in career assists at Nevada with 478. In Sessions' final season at Nevada he averaged 12.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 0.9 steals per game.
NBA career
Although some felt Sessions should have returned for his senior year at Nevada, he put on a very strong performance at the NBA pre-draft camp in OrlandoOrlando, Florida
Orlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
and decided to stay in the draft. Considered by scouts to be a very good ballhandler, passer, and decision-maker, although his athleticism and NBA-scoring ability were questioned.
Sessions was the first NBA player to be assigned to the NBA Development League
NBA Development League
The NBA Development League, or NBA D-League, is the National Basketball Association's official minor league basketball organization. Known until summer 2005 as the National Basketball Development League , the NBA D-League started with eight teams in the fall of 2001...
in the 2007–08 season, when he was sent by the Bucks to the Tulsa 66ers
Tulsa 66ers
The Tulsa 66ers are an NBA Development League team based in Tulsa, Oklahoma and the minor league affiliate of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Their logo design is a basketball behind mountains with a road leading up to them, all on a U.S...
; Sessions was named D-League Performer of the Week for the opening weekend of the season, November 26, 2007, averaging 30.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 5.0 assists. Later in the season, for January 28, 2008, he was also named Performer of the Week, becoming the first two-time performer for the season. He averaged 29.6 points, 8.0 rebounds and 12.3 assists in three wins for the 66ers.
In January 2008, Sessions was first called up to the Bucks, but due to a wrist injury he wasn't able to make his NBA debut until March 9, in a 119-97 home loss against 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...
, scoring 2 points. Later on, due to injuries to starting point guard Mo Williams
Mo Williams
Maurice "Mo" Williams is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association...
and reserve Charlie Bell
Charlie Bell (basketball)
Charlie Will Bell III is an American professional basketball guard for the Golden State Warriors of the NBA.-Career:He began playing basketball at Flint Southwestern Academy High School, and had an excellent college career at Michigan State University, appearing in three NCAA Final Fours, and...
, his playing time increased. Earlier, on April 2, he made a game-winning 19-foot baseline jumper, off a pass from 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....
, to give the Bucks a dramatic one-point road win 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:...
in a game where the Bucks never led by more than one point.
On April 14, 2008, Sessions scored a then career-high 20 points, adding 8 rebounds and a Milwaukee Bucks franchise-record 24 assists against the Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...
in a 151-135 home loss. His double-double performance was also the first "20-20" with points and assists in Bucks history. The following night he topped his career-high with 25 points, in a 110-101 loss 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...
. Sessions topped his career high again by almost doubling it. On February 7, 2009 in an overtime loss against 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...
, he scored 44 points. On April 1, 2009, Sessions recorded his first career triple-double against 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...
scoring 16 points with 16 assists and 10 rebounds.
On September 4, 2009, he signed an offer sheet from 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...
reportedly worth $16 million for 4 years. The Bucks had seven days to match the offer but declined. Sessions shared backcourt duties with Timberwolves rookie guard Jonny Flynn
Jonny Flynn
Jonny William Flynn is an American professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association...
.
On July 26, 2010, he was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers, along with Ryan Hollins
Ryan Hollins
Ryan Kenwood Hollins is an American professional basketball player who is currently a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA. He is a 7-foot center who played collegiately for the UCLA Bruins.-High school:...
and a second-round draft pick for Delonte West
Delonte West
Delonte Maurice West is an American professional basketball player who last played with the Boston Celtics of the NBA.-High school career:...
and Sebastian Telfair
Sebastian Telfair
Sebastian Telfair is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Telfair was the 13th overall pick in the 2004 NBA Draft by the Portland Trail Blazers out of Abraham Lincoln High School...
.
Regular season
|-| align="left" | 2007–08
| align="left" | Milwaukee
Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks are a professional basketball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. They are part of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1968 as an expansion team, and currently plays at the Bradley Center....
| 17 || 7 || 26.5 || .436 || .429 || .780 || 3.4 || 7.5 || 1.0 || .2 || 8.1
|-
| 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" | Milwaukee
| 79 || 39 || 27.5 || .445 || .176 || .794 || 3.4 || 5.7 || 1.0 || .1 || 12.4
|-
| 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" | Minnesota
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...
| 82 || 1 || 21.1 || .456 || .067 || .717 || 2.6 || 3.1 || .7 || .1 || 8.2
|-
| 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" | Cleveland
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team...
| 81 || 38 || 26.3 || .466 || .200 || .823 || 3.1 || 5.2 || .7 || .1 || 13.3
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 259 || 85 || 25.0 || .455 || .183 || .788 || 3.1 || 4.8 || .8 || .1 || 11.1
Career highs
- Points: 44 vs. Detroit 02/07/09
- Rebounds: 10 vs. L.A. Lakers 04/01/09
- Assists: 24 vs. Chicago 04/14/08
- Steals: 4 4 times
- Blocks: 2 @ Indiana 04/06/08