Rodney Christian McGruder was born on July 29,1991 and is an American professional basketball player for the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association.
14 Facts About Rodney McGruder
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Rodney McGruder played college basketball for the Kansas State Wildcats.
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Rodney McGruder averaged 11.1 points and a team-best 5.9 rebounds per game.
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Rodney McGruder was named a top 30 finalist for the Naismith College Player of the Year on February 27,2013.
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In July 2014, Rodney McGruder joined the Golden State Warriors for the 2014 NBA Summer League.
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On March 29,2015, Rodney McGruder was acquired by the Sioux Falls Skyforce.
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In July 2015, Rodney McGruder joined the Miami Heat for the 2015 NBA Summer League.
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In July 2016, Rodney McGruder re-joined the Miami Heat for the 2016 NBA Summer League.
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Rodney McGruder made his NBA debut in the Heat's season opener on October 26,2016 against the Orlando Magic.
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On October 12,2017, Rodney McGruder was ruled out indefinitely with a stress fracture in his left leg.
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Rodney McGruder 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.
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On November 19,2020, Rodney McGruder was traded to the Detroit Pistons in a three-team trade that sent Justin Patton and Luke Kennard to the Clippers.
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On January 10,2022, Rodney McGruder was traded along with a 2022 second-round draft pick via the Brooklyn Nets to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Bol Bol.
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However, the trade was voided on January 13,2022, after Bol failed his physical, leading to Rodney McGruder returning to the Pistons.