20 Facts About Michael Redd

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Michael Wesley Redd was born on August 24,1979 and is an American former professional basketball player.

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Michael Redd was drafted 43rd overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2000 NBA draft.

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Michael Redd was born in Columbus, Ohio, where he attended West High School.

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Michael Redd was a member of the US national basketball team.

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Michael Redd was born on August 24,1979, in Columbus, Ohio.

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Michael Redd was then drafted after his junior year in the 2000 NBA draft as a second round pick by the Milwaukee Bucks.

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On February 20,2002, against the Houston Rockets, Michael Redd made eight three-point field goals in the fourth quarter, a then-NBA record.

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Michael Redd chose to stay with the Bucks over leaving for his home state team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and a chance to play for less money with LeBron James.

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Later that season, on March 4,2007, Michael Redd scored 52 points in an overtime loss to the Chicago Bulls.

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On March 28,2011, Michael Redd was able to return to the Bucks after 14 months from the injury and recorded four assists in his return.

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On March 30,2011, against the Toronto Raptors, Michael Redd scored his first NBA basket since his return from injury.

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Michael Redd made his debut for Phoenix on January 12,2012, scoring 14 points in a loss to the Cavaliers.

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Michael Redd returned to Milwaukee on February 7,2012, scoring 14 points in the win over the Bucks.

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On March 18,2012, Michael Redd scored a season-high 25 points in a victory against the Houston Rockets.

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On November 6,2013, Michael Redd announced his retirement from the NBA.

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Michael Redd has a popular podcast called Betting On Yourself.

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In 2021, Michael Redd was one of only three former Bucks players to appear in Milwaukee's championship parade.

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Michael Redd frequently played for Team USA at the junior level and played in the 2007 FIBA Americas tournament, a qualifying tournament for the 2008 Summer Olympics.

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Michael Redd set the record of most three-pointers made in the whole tournament surpassing Penny Hardaway who had the previous record of 22.

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Michael Redd participated in the 2008 Olympics as the team went unbeaten on the way to winning back the gold medal after defeating 2006 FIBA World Championship winners Spain and living up to their "Redeem Team" moniker after missing out on gold in the 2004 Summer Olympics.