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Luther Head  G  2
Current Team: Texas Legends
Date Of Birth: Nov 26, 1982 (30 years old)
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois (United States)
Nationality: United States
Height: 6-3 (191cm)      Weight: 185 (84kg)   
Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
 


Draft Entry: 2005 NBA Draft
Early Entry Info: N/A
Pre-Draft Team: Illinois (Sr)
Draft Rights Trade: N/A
Draft Rights Renounced: N/A
High School: Manley Career Academy High School [Chicago, Illinois (United States)]
AAU Team: N/A

NBA


Regular Season Experience: 6 Years Of Service

NBA Regular Season Stats (Click here for detailed NBA stats.)
Year Team G MPG FG% 3PT% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG TO PPG
2005-2006 HOU 80 28.9 .403 .361 .699 3.33 2.69 1.11 0.11 1.49 8.84
2006-2007 HOU 80 27.6 .437 .441 .790 3.15 2.42 0.95 0.06 1.71 10.90
2007-2008 HOU 73 18.9 .432 .351 .815 1.85 1.89 0.60 0.12 0.96 7.63
2008-2009 * MIA   [+] 32 15.5 .382 .370 .792 1.62 1.81 0.53 0.06 0.78 4.66
2009-2010 IND 47 17.3 .437 .352 .828 1.70 1.53 0.38 0.19 1.15 7.60
2010-2011 SAC 36 16.3 .415 .391 .780 1.67 1.94 0.28 0.25 0.89 5.56
CAREER 348 22.4 .423 .388 .773 2.43 2.15 0.73 0.12 1.26 8.17

Transactions: League Transactions | Team Transactions
Jun 28, 2005 - The Houston Rockets selected Luther Head in Round 1 with Pick 24 in the 2005 NBA Draft.
Jul 1, 2005 - Luther Head signed a multi-year contract with the Houston Rockets.
Oct 27, 2006 - The Houston Rockets exercised their Team Option on the contract of Luther Head to extend his contract.
Oct 31, 2007 - The Houston Rockets exercised their Team Option on the contract of Luther Head to extend his contract.
Feb 28, 2009 - The Houston Rockets placed the contract of Luther Head on waivers.
Mar 4, 2009 - Luther Head, previously with the Houston Rockets, became a free agent.
Mar 4, 2009 - Luther Head signed a contract with the Miami Heat.
Jul 1, 2009 - Luther Head, previously with the Miami Heat, became a free agent.
Sep 17, 2009 - Luther Head signed a contract with the Indiana Pacers.
Jul 1, 2010 - Luther Head, previously with the Indiana Pacers, became a free agent.
Jul 10, 2010 - Luther Head signed a contract with the New Orleans Pelicans.
Jul 11, 2010 - The contract of Luther Head was voided. He immediately became a free agent.
Sep 27, 2010 - Luther Head signed a contract with the Sacramento Kings.
Mar 19, 2011 - The Sacramento Kings placed the contract of Luther Head on waivers.
Mar 23, 2011 - Luther Head, previously with the Sacramento Kings, became a free agent.

Awards & Honors: (Since the 1983-1984 season)
All-Rookie Second Team (2006)

All-Star Weekend Competitions: (Since the 1983-1984 season)
Rookie Challenge Participant (2006, 2007)

NBA Rookie Challenge Stats
Year Event Min FGM-A 3PTM-A FTM-A Reb Ast Stl Blk TO Pts
2006 Rookie Challenge 25 8-16 2-8 0-0 2 4 3 0 2 18
2007 Rookie Challenge 22 6-9 3-4 0-0 2 4 0 0 0 15
CAREER 23.6 7.0-12.5 2.5-6.0 0.0-0.0 2.0 4.0 1.5 0.0 1.0 16.5

Playoff Experience:

NBA Playoff Stats (Click here for detailed NBA stats.)
Year Team G MPG FG% 3PT% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG TO PPG
2006-2007 HOU 7 20.2 .306 .261 .500 2.71 1.14 0.43 0.29 1.00 4.57
2007-2008 HOU 5 8.9 .071 .000 1.000 0.40 0.80 0.40 0.20 0.80 0.80
2008-2009 MIA No Stats Available
CAREER 12 15.5 .240 .207 .600 1.75 1.00 0.42 0.25 0.92 3.00

Summer League Experience:
N/A

Preseason Experience:

NBA Preseason Stats (Click here for detailed NBA stats.)
Year Team G MPG FG% 3PT% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG TO PPG
2010-2011 SAC 6 18.3 .448 .417 .737 1.33 2.17 1.50 0.00 0.50 7.50
CAREER 6 18.3 .448 .417 .737 1.33 2.17 1.50 0.00 0.50 7.50

Training Camp Roster:
2005 NBA Training Camp (Houston Rockets)
2006 NBA Training Camp (Houston Rockets)
2007 NBA Training Camp (Houston Rockets)
2008 NBA Training Camp (Houston Rockets)
2009 NBA Training Camp (Indiana Pacers)
2010 NBA Training Camp (Sacramento Kings)

College


College: Illinois (2005)

NCAA Regular Season Stats (Click here for detailed NCAA stats.)
Year Cl School G MPG FG% 3PT% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG TO PPG
2001-2002 Fr Illinois No Stats Available
2002-2003 So Illinois 25 20.4 .519 .424 .739 2.84 1.68 1.08 0.16 1.60 7.92
2003-2004 Jr Illinois 29 29.8 .451 .343 .778 3.79 2.59 1.03 0.21 1.55 11.00
2004-2005 Sr Illinois 39 33.3 .463 .410 .788 4.00 3.85 1.72 0.23 1.77 15.95
CAREER 93 28.7 .469 .392 .774 3.62 2.87 1.33 0.20 1.66 12.25

Awards & Honors:
Consensus All-American Second Team (2005)
NABC All-American Second Team (2005)
AP All-American Second Team (2005)
USBWA All-American Second Team (2005)
All-Big Ten First Team (Coaches) (2005)
All-Big Ten First Team (Media) (2005)
Big Ten All-Tournament Team (2005)
NCAA Final Four All-Tournament Teams (AP) (2005)

Skill Academies & Camps: N/A


D-League


D-League Regular Season Stats (Click here for detailed D-League stats.)
Year Team G MPG FG% 3PT% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG TO PPG
2012-2013 * TEX   [+] 11 23.5 .457 .359 .783 2.18 0.91 1.45 0.09 1.64 12.55
CAREER 11 23.5 .457 .359 .783 2.18 0.91 1.45 0.09 1.64 12.55

Transactions: League Transactions | Team Transactions
Jan 6, 2012 - The Austin Toros claimed Luther Head from the player pool.
Jan 8, 2012 - Luther Head terminated his contract with the Austin Toros early.
Nov 1, 2012 - Luther Head returned to the Austin Toros.
Dec 21, 2012 - The Austin Toros placed Luther Head on waivers due to injury.
Jan 22, 2013 - Luther Head was acquired in a trade by the Texas Legends from the Austin Toros.
Jan 22, 2013 - The Austin Toros re-acquired Luther Head from injury.
Feb 9, 2013 - The Texas Legends placed Luther Head on waivers due to injury.
Feb 12, 2013 - The Texas Legends re-acquired Luther Head from injury.
Feb 12, 2013 - The Texas Legends placed Luther Head on waivers.

Awards & Honors: N/A

All-Star Weekend Competitions:
N/A

Playoff Experience:
N/A


International Leagues


Awards & Honors: N/A


National Team Events


Nationality: United States

2008 USA Select Team

Awards & Honors: N/A


Prep/High School


School: Manley Career Academy High School [Chicago, Illinois (United States)]

Awards & Honors: N/A

Skill Academies & Camps: N/A