Rodney McGruder

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Rodney McGruder
Rodney McGruder 2022.jpg
McGruder with the Detroit Pistons in 2022
Free agent
Position Shooting guard
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
College Kansas State (2009–2013)
NBA draft 2013: undrafted
Playing career2013–present
Career history
2013–2014 Atomerőmű SE
2014–2015 Maine Red Claws
2015–2016 Sioux Falls Skyforce
2016–2019 Miami Heat
2018→Sioux Falls Skyforce
2019–2020 Los Angeles Clippers
2020–2023 Detroit Pistons
2024 Olimpia Milano
Career highlights and awards
Stats   OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg at NBA.com
Stats   OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg at Basketball-Reference.com

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

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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 Rodney McGruder (31087687806) (cropped).jpg
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]

Olimpia Milano (2024)

On January 10, 2024, McGruder signed with EA7 Emporio Armani Milan of the Lega Basket Serie A and the EuroLeague. [32] On March 13, 2024, he parted ways with the Italian powerhouse due to a personal matter overseas. In 7 EuroLeague games, he averaged 7.6 points and 2.6 rebounds in 18 minutes per contest.

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames 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

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2016–17 Miami 786525.2.413.332.6203.31.6.6.26.4
2017–18 Miami 18216.6.493.429.5001.8.9.4.25.1
2018–19 Miami 664523.5.403.351.7223.61.7.5.27.6
2019–20 L.A. Clippers 56415.6.398.270.5592.7.6.5.13.3
2020–21 Detroit 16212.1.529.458.7501.41.0.5.15.7
2021–22 Detroit 51214.8.436.397.7312.2.9.4.15.4
2022–23 Detroit 331215.9.408.423.8182.2.8.5.05.5
Career31813219.4.420.360.6722.81.2.5.25.7

Playoffs

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2018 Miami 404.0.250.000–1.0.0.0.0.5
2020 L.A. Clippers 503.2.600.667–.8.4.0.01.6
Career903.6.444.400–.9.2.0.01.1

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2009–10 Kansas State 33012.3.495.419.7202.8.5.3.33.9
2010–11 Kansas State 343330.6.439.408.7105.91.5.7.211.1
2011–12 Kansas State 333332.9.463.385.8025.21.41.2.315.8
2012–13 Kansas State 353433.5.442.336.7525.42.01.3.315.6
Career13510027.4.452.381.7594.81.4.9.311.7

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