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Sam Mitchell  F
(Samuel Mitchell, Jr.)
Current Team: Retired
Date Of Birth: Sep 2, 1963 (49 years old)
Birthplace: Columbus, Georgia (United States)
Nationality: United States
Height: 6-6 (198cm)      Weight: 210 (95kg)   
Current Agent: N/A
Current NBA Status: Retired (Aug 20, 2002)
 


Draft Entry: 1985
Early Entry Info: N/A
Pre-Draft Team: Mercer (Sr)
Draft Selection: Round 3, Pick 7, Houston Rockets
Draft Rights Trade: N/A
Draft Rights Renounced: N/A
High School: Columbus High School [Columbus, Georgia (United States)]
AAU Team: N/A

NBA


Regular Season Experience: 15 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
1992-1993 IND 81 17.3 .445 .174 .811 3.06 0.94 0.28 0.12 0.63 7.21
1993-1994 IND 76 14.7 .457 .143 .762 2.53 0.89 0.47 0.12 0.70 5.07
1994-1995 IND 81 17.0 .487 .100 .724 3.00 0.75 0.53 0.25 0.67 6.53
1995-1996 MIN 78 27.5 .490 .056 .814 4.35 0.95 0.63 0.33 1.12 10.82
1996-1997 MIN 82 24.9 .446 .160 .759 3.98 0.96 0.62 0.24 1.13 9.34
1997-1998 MIN 81 27.6 .464 .349 .832 4.75 1.32 0.79 0.27 0.81 12.35
1998-1999 MIN 50 26.9 .408 .237 .764 3.64 1.96 0.70 0.32 0.68 11.22
1999-2000 MIN 66 18.6 .447 .435 .880 2.09 1.68 0.41 0.21 0.67 6.47
2000-2001 MIN 82 12.0 .408 .209 .727 1.50 0.70 0.32 0.12 0.44 3.48
2001-2002 MIN 74 9.8 .432 .286 .776 1.11 0.61 0.16 0.05 0.35 3.30
CAREER 751 19.4 .452 .242 .789 3.01 1.03 0.49 0.20 0.72 7.49

Transactions: League Transactions | Team Transactions
Jun 18, 1985 - The Houston Rockets selected Sam Mitchell in Round 3 with Pick 7 in the 1985 NBA Draft.
Sep 1, 1985 - Sam Mitchell signed a contract with the Houston Rockets.
Oct 22, 1985 - The Houston Rockets placed the contract of Sam Mitchell on waivers.
Oct 24, 1985 - Sam Mitchell, previously with the Houston Rockets, became a free agent.
Oct 7, 1986 - Sam Mitchell signed a contract with the Houston Rockets.
Oct 28, 1986 - The Houston Rockets placed the contract of Sam Mitchell on waivers.
Oct 30, 1986 - Sam Mitchell, previously with the Houston Rockets, became a free agent.
Jul 23, 1989 - Sam Mitchell signed a multi-year contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Sep 18, 1990 - Sam Mitchell signed a veteran extension with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Sep 8, 1992 - Sam Mitchell was acquired in a trade by the Indiana Pacers from the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Jul 1, 1993 - Sam Mitchell, previously with the Indiana Pacers, became a free agent.
Sep 1, 1993 - Sam Mitchell signed a multi-year contract with the Indiana Pacers.
Jul 1, 1995 - Sam Mitchell, previously with the Indiana Pacers, became a free agent.
Sep 29, 1995 - Sam Mitchell signed a multi-year contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Jul 1, 1998 - Sam Mitchell, previously with the Minnesota Timberwolves, became a free agent.
Jan 21, 1999 - Sam Mitchell signed a multi-year contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Jul 1, 2001 - Sam Mitchell, previously with the Minnesota Timberwolves, became a free agent.
Aug 7, 2001 - Sam Mitchell signed a contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Jul 1, 2002 - Sam Mitchell, previously with the Minnesota Timberwolves, became a free agent.
Aug 20, 2002 - Sam Mitchell retired from professional basketball.
Jul 12, 2010 - The Minnesota Timberwolves renounced their free agent exception rights to Sam Mitchell.

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
1992-1993 IND 4 6.2 .625 .000 1.000 0.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.50 3.00
1993-1994 IND 15 6.6 .346 .000 .750 1.13 0.33 0.13 0.13 0.27 1.40
1994-1995 IND 17 13.1 .359 .000 .786 2.82 0.35 0.18 0.06 0.82 4.00
1996-1997 MIN 3 15.7 .462 .000 .625 2.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.33 5.67
1997-1998 MIN 5 35.4 .448 .214 .895 5.20 1.60 0.20 0.20 1.00 14.40
1998-1999 MIN 4 32.8 .375 .167 .750 3.50 1.50 0.25 0.50 2.00 10.00
1999-2000 MIN 4 17.0 .500 .400 1.000 1.75 0.50 0.00 0.25 1.00 5.75
2000-2001 MIN 4 12.5 .200 .000 1.000 1.75 0.75 0.25 0.00 0.25 1.50
2001-2002 MIN 3 11.3 .333 .000 1.000 0.67 1.00 0.33 0.33 0.00 2.67
CAREER 59 14.5 .398 .207 .812 2.19 0.58 0.17 0.15 0.66 4.53

Summer League Experience:
N/A

Preseason Experience:
N/A

Training Camp Roster:
1996 NBA Training Camp (Minnesota Timberwolves)
1997 NBA Training Camp (Minnesota Timberwolves)
1998 NBA Training Camp (Minnesota Timberwolves)
1999 NBA Training Camp (Minnesota Timberwolves)
2000 NBA Training Camp (Minnesota Timberwolves)
2001 NBA Training Camp (Minnesota Timberwolves)

College


College: Mercer (1985)

NCAA Regular Season Stats (Click here for detailed NCAA stats.)
Year Cl School G MPG FG% 3PT% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG TO PPG
1981-1982 Fr Mercer No Stats Available
1982-1983 So Mercer No Stats Available
1983-1984 Jr Mercer No Stats Available
1984-1985 Sr Mercer No Stats Available
CAREER No Stats Available

Awards & Honors: N/A

Skill Academies & Camps: N/A


D-League


Transactions: League Transactions | Team Transactions
N/A

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

Awards & Honors: N/A


Prep/High School


School: Columbus High School [Columbus, Georgia (United States)]

Awards & Honors: N/A

Skill Academies & Camps: N/A