Tyreke Evans Rookie Season
The 2010 Rookie of the Year who averaged 20-5-5 as a rookie.
Tyreke Jamir Evans (born September 19, 1989) is an American former professional basketball player. He was selected with the fourth overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings and went on to win the 2010 NBA Rookie of the Year Award.
Quick Facts
- Role
- Point Guard; Shooting Guard
- Affiliation
- New Orleans Hornets (2009-10)
- Draft status
- 2nd Overall Pick (2009 NBA Draft)
- Status
- Historic All-Star Rookie
- Key achievement
- First rookie to start an NBA All-Star Game since 1974
Lore & Background
Evans was drafted 4th overall by the Sacramento Kings in 2009. He won the 2010 NBA Rookie of the Year Award, becoming just the fourth rookie in NBA history to average at least 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists after Oscar Robertson, Michael Jordan, and LeBron James. He was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans in 2013.
Reader's Guide
Evans played college basketball for the Memphis Tigers. He was named Western Conference Rookie of the Month for November and December 2009. He recorded his first career triple-double on March 11, 2010, against the Toronto Raptors. He won the 2010 Rookie and Sophomore Game MVP award, sharing it with DeJuan Blair.
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