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Pops Mensah-Bonsu  F  21
(Nana Papa Yaw Dwene Mensah-Bonsu)
Date Of Birth: Sep 7, 1983 (29 years old)
Birthplace: London, London (England)
Nationality: England / Ghana
Height: 6-10 (208cm)      Weight: 240 (109kg)   
Current Agent: Dario Santrolli
Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
 


Draft Entry: 2006 NBA Draft
Early Entry Info: 2005 Early Entrant (Withdrew)
Pre-Draft Team: George Washington (Sr)
Draft Selection: Undrafted
Draft Rights Trade: N/A
Draft Rights Renounced: N/A
High School: St. Augustine College Preparatory School [Richland, New Jersey (United States)]
AAU Team: N/A

NBA


Regular Season Experience: 4 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
2006-2007 DAL 13 5.5 .647 .000 .389 1.62 0.00 0.08 0.00 0.69 2.23
2008-2009 * TOR   [+] 22 12.8 .379 .000 .688 5.14 0.27 0.41 0.23 0.86 5.05
2009-2010 * TOR   [+] 20 6.0 .394 .000 .542 1.75 0.15 0.20 0.45 0.50 1.95
2010-2011 NOP 7 5.0 .333 .000 .000 1.57 0.29 0.00 0.00 0.29 0.29
CAREER 62 8.2 .410 .000 .589 2.90 0.18 0.23 0.23 0.65 2.92

Transactions: League Transactions | Team Transactions
Jun 28, 2006 - Pops Mensah-Bonsu went undrafted in the 2006 NBA Draft making him an Unrestricted FA.
Aug 3, 2006 - Pops Mensah-Bonsu signed a multi-year contract with the Dallas Mavericks.
Dec 7, 2006 - The Dallas Mavericks assigned Pops Mensah-Bonsu to the Fort Worth Flyers of the D-League.
Feb 8, 2007 - The Dallas Mavericks recalled Pops Mensah-Bonsu from the Fort Worth Flyers of the D-League.
Feb 17, 2007 - The Dallas Mavericks assigned Pops Mensah-Bonsu to the Fort Worth Flyers of the D-League.
Feb 24, 2007 - The Dallas Mavericks recalled Pops Mensah-Bonsu from the Fort Worth Flyers of the D-League.
Mar 30, 2007 - The Dallas Mavericks assigned Pops Mensah-Bonsu to the Fort Worth Flyers of the D-League.
Apr 10, 2007 - The Dallas Mavericks recalled Pops Mensah-Bonsu from the Fort Worth Flyers of the D-League.
Aug 31, 2007 - The Dallas Mavericks placed the contract of Pops Mensah-Bonsu on waivers.
Sep 4, 2007 - Pops Mensah-Bonsu, previously with the Dallas Mavericks, became a free agent.
Feb 25, 2009 - Pops Mensah-Bonsu signed a contract with the San Antonio Spurs.
Mar 4, 2009 - Pops Mensah-Bonsu, previously with the San Antonio Spurs, became a free agent.
Mar 4, 2009 - The San Antonio Spurs terminated the 10 day contract for Pops Mensah-Bonsu early.
Mar 5, 2009 - Pops Mensah-Bonsu signed a contract with the Toronto Raptors.
Jun 29, 2009 - The Toronto Raptors tendered a Qualifying Offer to Pops Mensah-Bonsu making him a Restricted FA.
Jul 1, 2009 - Pops Mensah-Bonsu, previously with the Toronto Raptors, became a free agent.
Jul 7, 2009 - The Toronto Raptors withdrew their Qualifying Offer to Pops Mensah-Bonsu making him an Unrestricted FA.
Aug 26, 2009 - Pops Mensah-Bonsu signed a contract with the Houston Rockets.
Nov 13, 2009 - The Houston Rockets placed the contract of Pops Mensah-Bonsu on waivers.
Nov 17, 2009 - The Toronto Raptors made a successful waiver claim for the contract of Pops Mensah-Bonsu.
Jan 5, 2010 - The Toronto Raptors placed the contract of Pops Mensah-Bonsu on waivers.
Jan 7, 2010 - Pops Mensah-Bonsu, previously with the Toronto Raptors, became a free agent.
Sep 24, 2010 - Pops Mensah-Bonsu signed a multi-year contract with the New Orleans Pelicans.
Jan 4, 2011 - The New Orleans Pelicans placed the contract of Pops Mensah-Bonsu on waivers.
Jan 6, 2011 - Pops Mensah-Bonsu, previously with the New Orleans Pelicans, became a free agent.

Awards & Honors: (Since the 1983-1984 season) N/A

All-Star Weekend Competitions: (Since the 1983-1984 season)
N/A

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 DAL No Stats Available
CAREER No Stats Available

Summer League Experience:

NBA Summer League Stats (Click here for detailed NBA stats.)
Year Team G MPG FG% 3PT% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG TO PPG
2006-2007 DAL 5 19.2 .538 .000 .591 5.20 0.40 0.60 1.40 2.00 8.20
2007-2008 DAL 3 26.7 .571 .000 .750 8.33 0.33 0.67 1.00 3.67 11.67
2008-2009 * DAL   [+] 4 23.2 .571 .000 .708 5.50 1.00 0.50 1.50 3.50 14.25
CAREER 20 22.8 .510 .000 .567 6.45 0.45 0.55 1.15 2.90 10.15

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 NOP 8 15.6 .571 .000 .500 5.00 0.62 0.62 0.62 1.50 4.62
CAREER 8 15.6 .571 .000 .500 5.00 0.62 0.62 0.62 1.50 4.62

Training Camp Roster:
2006 NBA Training Camp (Dallas Mavericks)
2009 NBA Training Camp (Houston Rockets)
2010 NBA Training Camp (New Orleans Pelicans)

College


College: George Washington (2006)

NCAA Regular Season Stats (Click here for detailed NCAA stats.)
Year Cl School G MPG FG% 3PT% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG TO PPG
2002-2003 Fr George Washington 29 24.8 .585 .000 .667 5.66 0.38 1.00 1.00 1.48 10.07
2003-2004 So George Washington 30 20.9 .616 .000 .685 5.37 0.40 0.83 0.93 1.53 11.60
2004-2005 Jr George Washington 30 24.3 .571 .000 .571 8.50 0.80 0.87 1.53 2.03 12.63
2005-2006 Sr George Washington 23 25.3 .564 .000 .558 7.04 0.83 0.43 1.65 2.26 12.57
CAREER 112 23.7 .584 .000 .615 6.62 0.59 0.80 1.26 1.80 11.68

Awards & Honors:
Atlantic 10 All-Conference First Team (2006)
Atlantic 10 All-Conference Second Team (2005)
Atlantic 10 All-Championship Team (2005)
Atlantic 10 All-Defensive Team (2006)
Atlantic 10 Most Improved Player (Chris Daniels Award) (2004)

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
2008-2009 AUS 8 39.6 .608 .000 .701 13.00 2.38 1.50 2.50 4.00 26.62
CAREER 8 39.6 .608 .000 .701 13.00 2.38 1.50 2.50 4.00 26.62

Transactions: League Transactions | Team Transactions
Dec 7, 2006 - The Dallas Mavericks assigned Pops Mensah-Bonsu to the Fort Worth Flyers.
Feb 8, 2007 - The Dallas Mavericks recalled Pops Mensah-Bonsu from assignment with the Fort Worth Flyers.
Feb 17, 2007 - The Dallas Mavericks assigned Pops Mensah-Bonsu to the Fort Worth Flyers.
Feb 24, 2007 - The Dallas Mavericks recalled Pops Mensah-Bonsu from assignment with the Fort Worth Flyers.
Mar 30, 2007 - The Dallas Mavericks assigned Pops Mensah-Bonsu to the Fort Worth Flyers.
Apr 10, 2007 - The Dallas Mavericks recalled Pops Mensah-Bonsu from assignment with the Fort Worth Flyers.
Jan 28, 2009 - The Austin Toros claimed Pops Mensah-Bonsu from the player pool.
Feb 25, 2009 - The San Antonio Spurs called up Pops Mensah-Bonsu from the Austin Toros.
Mar 5, 2009 - The Toronto Raptors called up Pops Mensah-Bonsu from the Austin Toros.

Awards & Honors: N/A

All-Star Weekend Competitions:
All-Star Game MVP (2007)
Initial All-Star Selection (2007)

D-League All-Star Game Stats
Year Event Min FGM-A 3PTM-A FTM-A Reb Ast Stl Blk TO Pts
2007 All-Star Game 26 11-13 0-0 8-12 7 0 1 2 3 30
CAREER 25.8 11.0-13.0 0.0-0.0 8.0-12.0 7.0 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 30.0

Playoff Experience:
N/A


International Leagues


International League Stats (Click here for detailed International stats.)
Year Team G MPG FG% 3PT% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG TO PPG
2011-2012 BES 43 24.8 .622 .286 .657 8.79 0.74 0.81 0.88 2.12 14.35
2012-2013 * MIL   [+] 14 15.8 .526 .000 .444 6.14 0.50 0.43 0.50 1.79 7.57

Awards & Honors: N/A


National Team Events


Nationality: England / Ghana

FIBA Senior Team Events Stats
Year Event G FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG Place
2012 Olympic Games 4 .429 .000 .762 7.3 1.0 0.8 0.0 11.5 9th
2012 Team USA Exhibitions 1 .500 .000 .667 9.0 3.0 0.0 1.0 12.0
2009 FIBA European Basketball Championship (EuroBasket) 3 .500 .000 .462 4.0 0.7 1.0 1.3 13.3 14th

Awards & Honors: N/A


Prep/High School


School: St. Augustine College Preparatory School [Richland, New Jersey (United States)]

Awards & Honors: N/A

Skill Academies & Camps: N/A