18 Facts About Drew Gooden

Andrew Melvin Gooden III was born on September 24,1981 and is an American former professional basketball player who is currently a broadcaster for NBC Sports Washington.

Drew Gooden earned NBA All-Rookie First Team honors with the Memphis Grizzlies after they selected him in the first round of the 2002 NBA draft with the fourth overall pick.

For being named NABC Player of the Year for 2002, Drew Gooden's jersey was retired in 2003.

Drew Gooden declared himself for the draft after his junior year.

Out of Kansas, Drew Gooden was selected as the 4th overall pick by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2002 NBA draft.

Drew Gooden re-signed with the Cavaliers for three more years on August 14,2006.

On March 5,2009, Drew Gooden signed with the San Antonio Spurs for the remainder of the season.

On February 13,2010, Drew Gooden was traded to the Washington Wizards along with Josh Howard, James Singleton, and Quinton Ross for Caron Butler, Brendan Haywood, and DeShawn Stevenson.

On March 14,2012, Drew Gooden recorded his second career triple-double in a win over the Cavaliers with 15 points, 10 rebounds, and 13 assists.

On July 16,2013, the Bucks waived Drew Gooden using the NBA's amnesty clause.

On February 26,2014, Drew Gooden signed a 10-day contract with the Washington Wizards.

Drew Gooden subsequently scored a season-high 18 points and did not top that mark for the rest of the season.

On July 13,2015, Drew Gooden again re-signed with the Wizards.

On July 7,2016, the Wizards declined their option on Drew Gooden's contract, making him an unrestricted free agent.

In February 2018, Drew Gooden joined Ice Cube's BIG3 basketball league as co-captain of 3's Company.

Drew Gooden's parents divorced later on, and he stayed with his father in California.

In 2012, Drew Gooden opened a Wingstop restaurant franchise in Altamonte Springs, Florida.

In 2016, Drew Gooden returned to the University of Kansas and earned his degree in communications.