Michael Adams

Michael Adams is a former professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association. He has played for teams like the Sacramento Kings, Washington Bullets, and the Charlotte Hornets. He also served as an assistant coach for the Memphis Grizzlies and the WNBA Team, the Washington Mystics.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Michael Adams was born on January 19, 1963, in Hartford, Connecticut. He stands 178 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 73 kg. He plays point guard and shoots right-handed.

High School and College Career

He attended Hartford Public High School. He later went on to play collegiate basketball for Boston College. While there, he was named to the Second-team All-Big East twice.

Professional Career

In 1985, he was drafted into the NBA by the Sacramento Kings. That year, he also played for the Sacramento Flame. He also spent that season playing for the Bay State Bombardiers.

For the 1986-1987 season, he played for the Washington Bullets, and from 1987 to 1991, he played for the Denver Nuggets. He returned to Washington in 1991 and played with them through to 1994. While there, was named an NBA All-Star in 1992.

For the 1994-1995 season, he played for the Charlotte Hornets.

In 1999, he started his coaching career and coached the Richmond Rhythm of the International Basketball League. He was also an assistant coach at the Vancouver Grizzlies, Memphis Grizzlies, Washington Mystics, the University of Maryland, and Archbishop Carroll High School.

Career Highlights

• 1992 - NBA All-Star
• 1986 - CBA Rookie of the Year
• 1984, 1985 - Second-team All-Big

East

Team History:

Coach:

• 1999–2000 - Richmond Rhythm

(Assistant)

• 2000–2001 - Vancouver Grizzlies

(Assistant)

• 2001–2002 - Memphis Grizzlies

(Assistant)

• 2004 - Washington Mystics
• 2005–2007 - Maryland (Assistant)
• 2009–2010 - Archbishop Carroll HS