Vonteego Cummings
Encyclopedia
Vonteego Marfeek Cummings (born February 29, 1976) is an American
professional basketball
player. He is a 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) combo guard
who has played in the National Basketball Association
(NBA) during his career. He has also had a successful career in Europe
where he has played in several different countries. He currently plays for Trefl Sopot in Poland
.
in 1999
, Cummings was immediately traded for forward-center
Jeff Foster to the Golden State Warriors
, where he played for two seasons (1999–2001). As a rookie in the 1999–00 season, Cummings started 11 of 75 games played, averaging 9.4 points and 3.3 assists for 23.9 minutes a contest. In 2000–01, he averaged 7.3 points and 3.4 assists for 22.7 minutes in 66 games played (11 as a starter). Cummings was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers
prior to the 2001–02 season, in which he averaged 3.3 points and 1 assist per game. In September 2002, Cummings signed as a free agent with the Cleveland Cavaliers
, but was waived before the start of the season. In Cummings' three NBA
seasons, he averaged 6.9 (1381 total) points and 2.7 assists, shooting .383 from the field in 199 games (23 starts).
(USBL) during the summer of 2003. He began his overseas career in Italy
with Progresso Castelmaggiore in the 2003–04 season. In summer 2004, he again played for the Westchester Wildfire. After that, he returned to Europe
and signed with Serbia
's KK Hemofarm
for 2004–05. Cummings started the 2005–06 season with the Fort Worth Flyers
of the NBA Development League
(NBDL), but in February 2006 he returned to Serbia
, and signed with KK Partizan
until the end of the season. However, he played there and in 2006–07, having a great season especially in the Euroleague, averaging 12.9 points and 3.4 assists in 20 games. This performances secured him a move to Israel
i giants Maccabi Tel Aviv, on a two-year deal. However, he was released of the contract after only one season. His next step was with CB Estudiantes
from Spain
, but he stayed there until December when he was released, again. Until the end of the 2008–09 season, he was at his third stint in Serbia
, this time with KK Vojvodina
, and finished with KK Cedevita of Croatia
. Cummings' next station was Greece
, where he played the entire 2009–10 season for Ilisiakos. In 2010–11, Cummings played with Keravnos at Cyprus
. He signed with the Polish team Trefl Sopot in October 2011.
| align="left" | 1999–00
| align="left" | Golden State
| 75 || 11 || 23.9 || .405 || .325 || .751 || 2.5 || 3.3 || 1.2 || .2 || 9.4
|-
| align="left" | 2000–01
| align="left" | Golden State
| 66 || 11 || 22.7 || .344 || .336 || .681 || 2.1 || 3.4 || 1.0 || .2 || 7.3
|-
| align="left" | 2001–02
| align="left" | Philadelphia
| 58 || 1 || 8.6 || .417 || .261 || .750 || .9 || 1.0 || .3 || .1 || 3.3
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 199 || 23 || 19.0 || .383 || .321 || .726 || 1.9 || 2.7 || .9 || .2 || 6.9
| align="left" | 2001–02
| align="left" | Philadelphia
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| align="left" | Career
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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. He is a 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) 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...
who has played in the National Basketball Association
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...
(NBA) during his career. He has also had a successful career in Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
where he has played in several different countries. He currently plays for Trefl Sopot in Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
.
NBA career
A first-round pick (26th overall) by the Indiana PacersIndiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They are members of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association...
in 1999
1999 NBA Draft
The 1999 NBA Draft was held on June 30, 1999 at the MCI Center in Washington, D.C. It was the first draft in which four players from the same college were picked in the first round, with Elton Brand , Trajan Langdon , Corey Maggette and William Avery being selected out of Duke University...
, Cummings was immediately traded for forward-center
Forward-Center
Forward–center is a basketball position for players who play or have played both forward and center on a consistent basis. Typically, this means power forward and center, since these are usually the two biggest player positions on any basketball team, and therefore more often overlap each...
Jeff Foster to the Golden State Warriors
Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. They are part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
, where he played for two seasons (1999–2001). As a rookie in the 1999–00 season, Cummings started 11 of 75 games played, averaging 9.4 points and 3.3 assists for 23.9 minutes a contest. In 2000–01, he averaged 7.3 points and 3.4 assists for 22.7 minutes in 66 games played (11 as a starter). Cummings was traded to 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...
prior to the 2001–02 season, in which he averaged 3.3 points and 1 assist per game. In September 2002, Cummings signed as a free agent with the 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...
, but was waived before the start of the season. In Cummings' three 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...
seasons, he averaged 6.9 (1381 total) points and 2.7 assists, shooting .383 from the field in 199 games (23 starts).
Post-NBA career
Cummings played with the Westchester Wildfire of the United States Basketball LeagueUnited States Basketball League
The United States Basketball League , often abbreviated to the USBL, was a professional men's spring basketball league. The league was formed in 1985. The final champions are the Kansas Cagerz, who won the title game on July 1, 2007.-History:...
(USBL) during the summer of 2003. He began his overseas career in Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
with Progresso Castelmaggiore in the 2003–04 season. In summer 2004, he again played for the Westchester Wildfire. After that, he returned to Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
and signed with Serbia
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
's KK Hemofarm
KK Hemofarm
Košarkaški klub Hemofarm is a professional basketball club from Vršac, Serbia. The club currently participates in the Adriatic League and Serbian League...
for 2004–05. Cummings started the 2005–06 season with the Fort Worth Flyers
Fort Worth Flyers
The Fort Worth Flyers is the name of a now defunct team of the NBA Development League minor league basketball expansion team based in Fort Worth, Texas. They began play in the 2005-06 season. The decision was made by the NBADL to not operate this team for the 2007-08 season.- Franchise history...
of 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...
(NBDL), but in February 2006 he returned to Serbia
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
, and signed with KK Partizan
KK Partizan
Košarkaški klub Partizan is a Serbian professional basketball club. It is part of the multi-sports Belgrade-based club Partizan. The club competes in the Serbian League, Adriatic League and the Euroleague....
until the end of the season. However, he played there and in 2006–07, having a great season especially in the Euroleague, averaging 12.9 points and 3.4 assists in 20 games. This performances secured him a move to Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
i giants Maccabi Tel Aviv, on a two-year deal. However, he was released of the contract after only one season. His next step was with CB Estudiantes
CB Estudiantes
Club Baloncesto Estudiantes, S.A.D., known as Asefa Estudiantes for sponsorship reasons, is a basketball team based in the city of Madrid, Community of Madrid. It is member of the Asociación de Clubes de Baloncesto . Founded in 1948, it is one of the most recognized basketball teams in Spain...
from Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
, but he stayed there until December when he was released, again. Until the end of the 2008–09 season, he was at his third stint in Serbia
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
, this time with KK Vojvodina
KK Vojvodina
KK Vojvodina Srbijagas is a professional basketball club from Novi Sad, Serbia. The club currently participates in the Basketball League of Serbia...
, and finished with KK Cedevita of 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 ...
. Cummings' next station was Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
, where he played the entire 2009–10 season for Ilisiakos. In 2010–11, Cummings played with Keravnos at Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the...
. He signed with the Polish team Trefl Sopot in October 2011.
Regular season
|-| align="left" | 1999–00
| align="left" | Golden State
Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. They are part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
| 75 || 11 || 23.9 || .405 || .325 || .751 || 2.5 || 3.3 || 1.2 || .2 || 9.4
|-
| align="left" | 2000–01
| align="left" | Golden State
| 66 || 11 || 22.7 || .344 || .336 || .681 || 2.1 || 3.4 || 1.0 || .2 || 7.3
|-
| align="left" | 2001–02
| align="left" | Philadelphia
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...
| 58 || 1 || 8.6 || .417 || .261 || .750 || .9 || 1.0 || .3 || .1 || 3.3
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 199 || 23 || 19.0 || .383 || .321 || .726 || 1.9 || 2.7 || .9 || .2 || 6.9
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" | Philadelphia
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...
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External links
- Vonteego Cummings at NBA.com
- Vonteego Cummings at ACB.com
- Vonteego Cummings at ESAKE.gr
- Vonteego Cummings at Euroleague.net
- Vonteego Cummings at Basketball-Reference.com