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Rodney Carney

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PositionSmall forward
Height / weight2.01 m / 93 kg
Born15 Apr 1984 (42 years)
NationalityUnited States flagUnited States

Rodney Carney is a former professional basketball player from the United States of America. He played in the National Basketball Association for a number of teams including the Golden State Warriors and the Philadelphia 76ers. He also played internationally in Asia and Europe.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Rodney Dion Carney was born on April 15, 1984, in Memphis, Tennessee in the United States of America. He stands 201 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 93 kg. He is right-handed and he plays small forward and shooting guard.

His mother – DeAndra Ware was a sprinter and would have represented the United States at the 1980 Olympics if not for the US Boycott. His brother Roy Slay also played basketball professionally. His other brothers Ramon Foster and Renardo Foster played football.

High School and College Career

Carney attended Northwest High School in Indianapolis, Indiana. Later, he committed to play college basketball for the University of Memphis and was there from 2002 to 2006.

At that time, he was named the 2006 Consensus USA Player of the Year.

Professional Career

During the 2006 NBA Draft, Carney was a first-round pick, chosen 16th overall by the Chicago Bulls. They then traded him to the Philadelphia 76ers and he made his NBA debut on November 1, 2006.

After a couple of seasons with Philadelphia, he was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. After that, he returned to Philadelphia for a season before he was traded again, this time to the Golden State Warriors in 2010.

In 2011, he signed with the Memphis Grizzlies for a time before he left the NBA and started playing for basketball teams abroad.

From 2013 to 2018, he played in China, Lebanon, Puerto Rico, Turkey, The Philippines, Venezuela, The Dominican Republic, and Japan. He also played for the Delaware 87ers in the NBA G League for a time. Carney retired from playing basketball in 2018.

Career Highlights

  • 2006 - Consensus second-team All-American
  • 2006 - Conference USA Player of the Year

NBA Career Statistics

  • Points - 1,778 (5.9 ppg)
  • Rebounds - 588 (2.0 rpg)
  • Steals - 159 (0.5 spg)

Rodney Carney FAQ

What teams did Rodney Carney play with in the NBA?

Teams he has played with are the Philadelphia 76ers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Golden State Warriors, and Memphis Grizzlies.

When was Rodney Carney drafted into the NBA?

2006. He was the 16th overall pick in the 1st round of the 2006 NBA draft.

Where did Rodney Carney go to college?

He went to the University of Memphis.