Rodney McGruder
McGruder with the Detroit Pistons in 2022
No. 1 – Olimpia Milano
PositionShooting guard
LeagueLBA
EuroLeague
Personal information
Born (1991-07-29) July 29, 1991 (age 32)
Landover, Maryland, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeKansas State (2009–2013)
NBA draft2013: undrafted
Playing career2013–present
Career history
2013–2014Atomerőmű SE
2014–2015Maine Red Claws
2015–2016Sioux Falls Skyforce
2016–2019Miami Heat
2018→Sioux Falls Skyforce
2019–2020Los Angeles Clippers
2020–2023Detroit Pistons
2024–presentEA7 Emporio Armani Milan
Career highlights and awards
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at NBA.com
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at Basketball-Reference.com

Rodney Christian McGruder (born July 29, 1991) is an American professional basketball player for EA7 Emporio Armani Milan of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A (LBA) and the EuroLeague. He played college basketball for the Kansas State Wildcats.

College career

McGruder, a 6'4" shooting guard from Landover, Maryland, was an AAU teammate of Michael Beasley's and followed Beasley's path to Kansas State to play for coach Frank Martin. McGruder started for three seasons for the Wildcats. As a sophomore in 2010–11, McGruder teamed with backcourt mate Jacob Pullen to lead the Wildcats to a third place Big 12 Conference finish. McGruder averaged 11.1 points and a team-best 5.9 rebounds per game.[1]

In his junior season, McGruder upped his scoring to 15.8 per game and made the second team All-Big 12.[1]

As a senior in 2012–13, McGruder was a preseason All-Big 12 pick.[2] He was also named a top 30 finalist for the Naismith College Player of the Year on February 27, 2013.[3] During his senior season, McGruder led the Wildcats to a first-place finish in the Big XII.

Professional career

Atomerőmű (2013–2014)

After going undrafted in the 2013 NBA draft, McGruder joined the Orlando Magic for the Orlando Summer League and the Charlotte Bobcats for the Las Vegas Summer League.[4] On September 27, 2013, he signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder.[5] However, he was later waived by the Thunder on October 25, 2013.[6]

In November 2013, McGruder signed with Atomerőmű SE of Hungary for the 2013–14 season. In 29 league games for Atomerőmű, he averaged 14.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game.

Maine Red Claws (2014–2015)

In July 2014, McGruder joined the Golden State Warriors for the 2014 NBA Summer League. On September 29, 2014, he signed with the Boston Celtics.[7] However, he was later waived by the Celtics on October 27, 2014.[8] Four days later, he was acquired by the Maine Red Claws as an affiliate player.[9] On March 26, 2015, he was waived by the Red Claws after appearing in 26 games.[10]

Sioux Falls Skyforce (2015–2016)

On March 29, 2015, McGruder was acquired by the Sioux Falls Skyforce.[11]

In July 2015, McGruder joined the Miami Heat for the 2015 NBA Summer League.[12] On November 2, 2015, he was reacquired by the Skyforce.[13] He helped the Skyforce finish with a D-League-best 40–10 record in 2015–16, and went on to help the team win the league championship with a 2–1 Finals series win over the Los Angeles D-Fenders.[14]

Miami Heat (2016–2019)

McGruder shoots while with the Miami Heat in 2016

In July 2016, McGruder re-joined the Miami Heat for the 2016 NBA Summer League.[15] On July 7, he signed a three-year, partially guaranteed contract with the Heat.[16][17] He made his NBA debut in the Heat's season opener on October 26, 2016 against the Orlando Magic. In just under 24 minutes off the bench, he recorded six points, three rebounds and two steals in a 108–96 win.[18] On February 6, 2017, he scored a season-high 15 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves.[19]

On October 12, 2017, McGruder was ruled out indefinitely with a stress fracture in his left leg.[20] He made his season debut for the Heat on February 27, 2018 against the Philadelphia 76ers after playing two games for the Sioux Falls Skyforce just days prior.[21]

On April 7, 2019, McGruder was waived by the Heat.[22]

Los Angeles Clippers (2019–2020)

On April 9, 2019, McGruder was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Clippers.[23]

Detroit Pistons (2020–2023)

On November 19, 2020, McGruder was traded to the Detroit Pistons in a three-team trade that sent Justin Patton and Luke Kennard to the Clippers.[24]

On August 6, 2021, McGruder was waived by the Pistons.[25] On August 11, however, he re-signed with the Pistons.[26]

On January 10, 2022, McGruder was traded along with a 2022 second-round draft pick via the Brooklyn Nets to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Bol Bol. [27] However, the trade was voided on January 13, 2022, after Bol failed his physical, leading to McGruder returning to the Pistons.[28]

On August 1, 2022, McGruder re-signed with the Pistons.[29]

On September 28, 2023, McGruder signed with the Golden State Warriors,[30] but was waived on October 20.[31]

EA7 Emporio Armani Milan (2024–present)

On January 10, 2024, McGruder signed with EA7 Emporio Armani Milan of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A.[32]

Career statistics

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

NBA

Regular season

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2016–17 Miami 78 65 25.2 .413 .332 .620 3.3 1.6 .6 .2 6.4
2017–18 Miami 18 2 16.6 .493 .429 .500 1.8 .9 .4 .2 5.1
2018–19 Miami 66 45 23.5 .403 .351 .722 3.6 1.7 .5 .2 7.6
2019–20 L.A. Clippers 56 4 15.6 .398 .270 .559 2.7 .6 .5 .1 3.3
2020–21 Detroit 16 2 12.1 .529 .458 .750 1.4 1.0 .5 .1 5.7
2021–22 Detroit 51 2 14.8 .436 .397 .731 2.2 .9 .4 .1 5.4
2022–23 Detroit 33 12 15.9 .408 .423 .818 2.2 .8 .5 .0 5.5
Career 318 132 19.4 .420 .360 .672 2.8 1.2 .5 .2 5.7

Playoffs

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2018 Miami 4 0 4.0 .250 .000 – 1.0 .0 .0 .0 .5
2020 L.A. Clippers 5 0 3.2 .600 .667 – .8 .4 .0 .0 1.6
Career 9 0 3.6 .444 .400 – .9 .2 .0 .0 1.1

College

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2009–10 Kansas State 33 0 12.3 .495 .419 .720 2.8 .5 .3 .3 3.9
2010–11 Kansas State 34 33 30.6 .439 .408 .710 5.9 1.5 .7 .2 11.1
2011–12 Kansas State 33 33 32.9 .463 .385 .802 5.2 1.4 1.2 .3 15.8
2012–13 Kansas State 35 34 33.5 .442 .336 .752 5.4 2.0 1.3 .3 15.6
Career 135 100 27.4 .452 .381 .759 4.8 1.4 .9 .3 11.7

References

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  3. ^ "Naismith Award finalists announced". FoxSports.com. February 27, 2013. Archived from the original on March 2, 2013. Retrieved March 3, 2013.
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  5. ^ "OKC Thunder sign guards Diante Garrett and Rodney McGruder – NBA Blog". September 27, 2013.
  6. ^ "OKC Thunder waive Diante Garrett and Rodney McGruder – NBA Blog". October 25, 2013.
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  11. ^ "Sioux Falls Acquires Rodney McGruder". OurSportsCentral.com. March 30, 2015. Retrieved March 30, 2015.
  12. ^ "McGruder playing for Heat in summer". Archived from the original on May 30, 2016. Retrieved August 21, 2015.
  13. ^ "Skyforce Announces 2015-16 Training Camp Roster". OurSportsCentral.com. November 2, 2015. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  14. ^ "Sioux Falls Skyforce Cap Historic Season with First NBA D-League". NBA.com. April 27, 2016. Archived from the original on April 28, 2016. Retrieved April 28, 2016.
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  17. ^ Capital-Journal, The. "Former K-State basketball player Rodney McGruder signs with Miami Heat". The Topeka Capital-Journal.
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  19. ^ "Rodney McGruder 2016-17 Game Log". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
  20. ^ "Miami Heat's Rodney McGruder out indefinitely with stress fracture in leg". NBA.com. October 12, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
  21. ^ "Father Prime: Wade gets 27, Heat beat 76ers 102-101". ESPN.com. February 27, 2018. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
  22. ^ Winderman, Ira (April 7, 2019). "Heat waive Rodney McGruder in tax move; sign Maten to NBA deal". sun-sentinel.com. Retrieved April 7, 2019.
  23. ^ "L.A. Clippers Claim Rodney McGruder Off Waivers". NBA.com. April 9, 2019. Retrieved April 9, 2019.
  24. ^ "Nets acquire Shamet from Clippers in 3-team trade". NBA.com. November 19, 2020. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
  25. ^ "Pistons Waives Rodney McGruder". hoopsrumors.com. August 6, 2021. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
  26. ^ "Detroit Pistons Re-Sign Rodney McGruder". NBA.com. August 11, 2021. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
  27. ^ "Nuggets Acquire Rodney McGruder". NBA. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
  28. ^ "Detroit Pistons void deal with Denver Nuggets for Bol Bol after failed physical". ESPN. January 13, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
  29. ^ "Pistons re-sign Rodney McGruder, finalize Kevin Knox deal". DetroitNews.com. August 1, 2022. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  30. ^ "Warriors Sign Six Players to Contracts". NBA.com. September 28, 2023. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
  31. ^ "Warriors Waive Rudy Gay and Rodney McGruder". NBA.com. October 20, 2023. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  32. ^ "It is Hot Rod time: Rodney McGruder comes to Olimpia". OlimpiaMilano.com. January 10, 2024. Retrieved January 10, 2024.

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