Rashard Lewis is a former professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association. He played in the NBA from 1998 to 2014 with four teams the Seattle SuperSonics, Orlando Magic, Washington Wizards, and Miami Heat. In 2013, he became an NBA Champion while playing with Miami. He is also a two-time NBA All-Star.
Player Profile and High School Career
Rashard Quovon Lewis was born on August 8, 1979, in Pineville, Louisiana in the United States of America. He stands 208 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 107 kg.
He attended the Alief Elsik High School in Houston, Texas. He was in 1998’s Texas Mr. Basketball and he was also named a McDonald’s All-American and he was also named to the First-team Parade All-American. In 1998, he was also honored as Mr. Basketball USA.
| Position | Small Forward |
| Height / weight | 2.08 m / 107 kg |
| Born | 8 Aug 1979 |
| Nationality |
United States
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| Playing Style | Right Handed |
| Team History | |
Miami Heat
|
2012 - 2014 |
Washington
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2010 - 2012 |
Orlando
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2007 - 2010 |
Seattle SuperSonics
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1998 - 2007 |
Professional Career
He received a number of college offers but instead, he chose to declare himself for the 1998 NBA Draft. Lewis was selected by the Seattle SuperSonics as 32nd overall in the second round of the draft. He played with Seattle through to 2007. In 2005, he was named an NBA All-Star for the first time.
In 2007, he moved to play for the Orlando Magic, and in 2009, he was named an All-Star again. In 2010, he signed with the Washington Wizards and played with them for two seasons. In 2012, he signed with the Miami Heat and was part of the team that won the 2013 NBA Champions
He retired from the NBA in 2013. In 2017, he joined the BIG3 and played for a time for the 3-Headed Monsters. He was named that season’s BIG3 MVP.
Career Highlights
- 2013 - NBA champion
- 2005, 2009 - NBA All-Star
- 1998 - Mr. Basketball USA
- 1998 - First-team ParadeAll-American
- 1998 - McDonald’s All-American
- 1998 - Texas Mr. Basketball
