1. Renaldo Miguel Balkman was born on July 14,1984 and is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player for Vaqueros de Bayamon of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional.
40 Facts About Renaldo Balkman
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Renaldo Balkman played college basketball for the University of South Carolina before being selected with the 20th overall pick of the 2006 NBA draft by the New York Knicks.
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Renaldo Balkman was a little known player in high school at the Laurinburg Institute, but he was discovered in 2002 by University of South Carolina head coach Dave Odom, who instantly saw his potential.
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Renaldo Balkman came back and said nobody knows his name.
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Renaldo Balkman was the 2006 NIT Most Valuable Player, averaging 9.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.3 blocks per game.
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Renaldo Balkman was 11 of 15 from the field and had a team-high 2 blocks.
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Renaldo Balkman played along Knick teammates Channing Frye, David Lee, Nate Robinson and Mardy Collins, represented by Buck.
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Renaldo Balkman logged four double-doubles and showed promise, particularly on the defensive end where he was called upon to guard multiple positions, from shooting guard to center.
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The press praised Renaldo Balkman, describing him as a "sparkplug off the bench" and a "crowd favorite for his hustle and enthusiastic defense," though he was criticized for his poor outside shooting.
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Renaldo Balkman led the league's rookies in steals plus blocks per 48 minutes.
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Renaldo Balkman played in 65 games, averaging 14.6 minutes, 3.4 points, and 3.3 rebounds per game.
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On July 28,2008, Renaldo Balkman was traded to the Denver Nuggets along with cash considerations in exchange for Taurean Green, Bobby Jones, and a second-round pick in the 2010 draft.
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Renaldo Balkman started 10 games, after Kenyon Martin was injured.
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Renaldo Balkman scored a double-double, with 22 points, 11 rebounds, and 2 blocks.
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Renaldo Balkman only played in 13 games, never scoring in double figures.
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Renaldo Balkman was scarcely used, playing in only 5 games, and averaging 2.6 points and 0.8 rebounds per game.
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On February 22,2011, Renaldo Balkman was reacquired by the New York Knicks in a blockbuster trade which brought Carmelo Anthony, Chauncey Billups, Shelden Williams, and Anthony Carter to New York.
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However, Renaldo Balkman only played in three games after returning to New York.
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Renaldo Balkman was released by the team on February 17,2012, to make room on the roster for Jeremy Lin.
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On January 9,2013, Renaldo Balkman signed with the Petron Blaze Boosters of the Philippine Basketball Association to play in the 2013 Commissioner's Cup.
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On March 8,2013, in a game against the Alaska Aces for a battle to earn the top spot, Renaldo Balkman had a major outburst when he claimed he was fouled after shooting an airball inside the paint.
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Renaldo Balkman argued with the referees, but when his argument was ignored, he shoved referees and pushed coaches and teammates that tried to calm him.
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At this point, Ronald Tubid, a teammate of Renaldo Balkman, tried to get between him and the second referee.
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Renaldo Balkman then moved to the third official, while being shadowed by Tubid, until he shoved Tubid out of the way.
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However, Renaldo Balkman continued with his aggressive behavior, slapping Santos' arm and eventually shoving him.
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When Santos pushed him back, Renaldo Balkman pushed him and then grabbed Santos' neck as their teammates tried to separate them.
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On March 11,2013, Renaldo Balkman was banned from the PBA.
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In seven games for Petron, Renaldo Balkman averaged 25 points, 13.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.7 blocks per game.
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On March 27,2013, Renaldo Balkman signed with Guaiqueries de Margarita of the Liga Profesional de Baloncesto.
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On May 1,2013, Renaldo Balkman signed with Brujos de Guayama of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional.
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On September 30,2013, Renaldo Balkman signed with the Dallas Mavericks.
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On October 24,2014, Renaldo Balkman re-signed with the Dallas Mavericks, only to be waived the next day.
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On March 8,2015, Renaldo Balkman left Texas and returned to Capitanes de Arecibo.
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On December 15,2015, Renaldo Balkman left Arecibo to sign with Fuerza Regia of the Mexican League, but was released on December 28 after leaving the club without notification.
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On January 1,2018, Renaldo Balkman returned to the Philippines, playing for ASEAN Basketball League side San Miguel Alab Pilipinas.
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On January 19,2021, Renaldo Balkman signed with Real Estali of Nicaragua in the 2nd season of the BCL Americas.
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In February 2023, Renaldo Balkman signed with Zamboanga Valientes to play at the ASEAN Basketball League invitational tournament.
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Renaldo Balkman was the top rebounder for Puerto Rico, with eight.
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Renaldo Balkman recorded 28 points and 12 rebounds in the win.
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Renaldo Balkman played at the 2013 FIBA Americas Championship, where he won a silver medal.