Kareem Rush averaged 19.8 points per game as a junior, leading the Tigers to the Western Regional finals in the NCAA tournament, where they lost to Oklahoma.
15 Facts About Kareem Rush
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Kareem Rush entered the 2002 NBA draft after his junior season and was selected with the 20th pick overall by the Toronto Raptors, who immediately traded his rights to the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Kareem Rush was a major contributor in helping the Lakers clinch the Western Conference Finals against Kevin Garnett and the Minnesota Timberwolves, when he scored 18 points in the sixth and final game, all from 3-point range, where he was 6 for 7.
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In Charlotte, Kareem Rush found a larger role, often starting and averaging more than 25 minutes and 11.5 points per game.
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Kareem Rush set a then-Bobcats franchise record by scoring 35 points against the Indiana Pacers.
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Kareem Rush was chosen by the Slovenian coach Zmago Sagadin and led his team to the cup final.
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On February 24,2007, Kareem Rush was named the MVP of the 2007 LKL All-Star Game.
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On July 3,2007, Kareem Rush signed with the Indiana Pacers, who cited their need for a shooter.
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On July 28,2008, Kareem Rush signed a deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Kareem Rush eventually signed for the Los Angeles Clippers, because of injuries to other players on the roster.
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However, Kareem Rush himself suffered an ACL tear in his right knee on November 18,2009.
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On November 17,2009 the Clippers would lose to the New Orleans Hornets 102 - 110 with Kareem Rush only playing for less than 2 minutes and recording no stats.
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Kareem Rush was waived by the Clippers on January 22,2010.
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On January 22,2014, Kareem Rush left the D-Fenders, citing his desire to formally retire from basketball.
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In 2017, Kareem Rush joined the BIG3 basketball league, playing on a talent-stacked 3 Headed Monsters roster, highlighted by head coach Gary Payton, as well as Kwame Brown, Rashard Lewis, Jason Williams, and Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf.