Rebounds are significant segments in the offensive and defensive part of the game on any team.
NBA and Big3 had many great rebounders in their history. Supporters of this beautiful game appreciate them and they are ranked high in fans’ evaluation of basketball players.
One of the most recognizable figures in this category of play is Reggie Evans. 3×3 Basketball experts consider him as the best rebounder in the tradition of Fireball. Reggie set the high standards in offensive and defensive rebounds which can hardly be reached. Let’s dive deep into the “biography” of Evan. The next couple of paragraphs will help you.
How did Reggie start his professional career?
Evans agreed with Seattle SuperSonics and went there as a free agent in 2002. Reggie ended his first two seasons in the top 10 in the category of rebounds per minute. Finally, Reggie Evans finished the season 2004/2005 as a leader in the NBA in this category of play.
It’s interesting fact that this player spent on the court under 24 minutes per game. His percentage of made rebounds decreased to 21.5 percent, but it was still enough for the best round rate in the whole league. A change of coach in the middle of 2005/2006 sent him to the bench.
What happened after with Evans?
Reggie signed a contract with Denver Nuggets in 2006. Evans got the chance in Colorado’s team at the beginning of his engagement there. Reggie Evans didn’t score any point and made unbelievable 20 rebounds in a game against Toronto that season. It was the first time that happened since Dennis Rodman in the 1990s.
This player had a controversy during his contract with Denver. In one clash on the court, he yanked opponent Chris Kaman by the testicles. Kaman didn’t sue Reggie for that attack and Evans was fined 10000$ for his behavior.
What was the next step in our hero’s career?
Reggie Evans was included in the exchange between Denver and Philadelphia. Reggie was sent to 96ers and Steven Hunter and Bobby Jones went in the opposite direction. Evans was appointed as a member of the first line-up in the power forward position. His tenacious rebounding skills pushed Philadelphia into a group of top 15 teams in category rebounds.
This player participated in all games of his team, except for one game. He had an excellent performance in a playoff game against Detroit where the hero of these paragraphs scored 9 points and 5 rebounds. Reggie Evans led Philadelphia to victory in that fixture.
Where did Reggie continue his NBA road?
After two seasons in Philadelphia, Evans moved to Canada. Reggie was part of a trade between the 96ers and Toronto Raptors. The second part was Jason Capono who finished as Philadelphia’s player. Reggie Evans got an injury at the start of 2009/2010 and didn’t play in the official fixtures until February of 2010.
This player had a game of his career exactly against the 96ers where he had 12 points and amazing 22 rebounds on his account. Evans joined Toronto as an experienced player. Reggie spent also two seasons in Toronto and helped them tremendously in their ambitions.
What occurred next with Evans?
Reggie continued his NBA career with LA Clippers in 2011. Evans decided to make a one-year deal with the team from City of Angels. This player ended the 2011/2012 season with 1.9 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. Hero of our today’s story averaged 13.8 minutes per game during 56 games.
Reggie Evans was traded to Brooklyn Nets in July of 2012. Evans got the chance to start games since Kris Humphries was injured. When Humphries returned to the squad, the coach decided for Reggie to remain the first option for the Clippers. Reggie Evans had the best performance in points (22) and rebounds (26) on March 27, 2013.
How did the rest of Reggie’s time in Brooklyn go?
Evans had another excellent performance only two days later. Reggie had 15 points and 16 rebounds on his scoreline at the end of the game against the Denver Nuggets. Despite that, Brooklyn lost the clash with 109-87.
This player was very motivated to improve his offensive play and aggressiveness in the attacking part of the game. This season was solid for Reggie because he started 80 games with 56 games in the first line-up. His score in rebounds per game was magnificent -11.1. It was done for the second time in his professional career.
Which was the next station on this player’s road in NBA?
Reggie’s next destination was California. Evans and Jason Terry were sent to Sacramento in exchange for Marcus Thornton. Reggie Evans did not receive a proper opportunity to show his quality in Kings.
This player compensated for the absence of center DeMarcus Cousins in a game against the Memphis Grizzlies. He scored 17 points and 20 rebounds during that fixture.
Did Reggie try to play 3×3 basketball?
Evans decided to challenge himself with a different concept of the game. The first season of Fireball was held in 2017. Reggie signed for Killer 3’s and he was supposed to play with Charles Oakley who was a coach at the same time. His teammates were Chauncey Billups and Stephen Jackson.
This team, unfortunately, ended the 2017 Big3 season in the last place in the standing with a score of 2-6. Killer 3’s didn’t qualify for the Final Four and it was a devastating result for player and club. Here are some of the best Reggie’s moves in first season of Big3:
How was the second season in Big3 for Evans?
Reggie Evans agreed with Three Headed Monsters in the summer of 2018. Reggie was appointed as a co-captain of the team along with Damien Wilkins. Rashard Lewis was captain of Three Headed Monsters.
This team ended the season with an excellent score 7-1 in second place in the standings. They took third place in the overall standing of the second season.
What happened with Reggie Evans in the third season?
Reggie remained co-captain of Three Headed Monsters for the third season. Rashard Lewis, Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, Larry Sanders, Tre Simmons, and Mario Chalmers were other members of the squad.
3 Headed Monsters ended fourth in the Big3 standings with 4 wins and 4 defeats. It was enough for qualifying for the Final Four. This team was stopped in the semifinal of the play-off. Triplets defeated them. Reggie Evans finished as statistical leader in category rebounds per game – 10.9.
What was the next destination for Reggie in the Fireball?
Evans stayed for a 2021 season in a Three Headed Monsters. Mamadou N’Diaye and Kevin Murphy strengthened their roster in the fourth season. Evans and his team had high ambitions and goals for 2021.
Three Headed Monsters was excellent during the regular part of the season. They took first place with 6 victories and 2 losses. Our hero’s club reached a big final game against Trilogy. Reggie Evans and his teammates were lacking a little to clinch the trophy for the first time in the team’s history.
Reggie played a lot of basketball on local street courts when he was young. Tough fouls on these courts taught him how hard life is. This player took so many lessons from playing basketball. Evans had a difficult childhood and trouble followed him from every corner. Instead of focusing on trouble, Reggie decided to focus on how he can be a better version of himself.
These situations made him determined and persistent in achieving his goals. Struggles helped him eventually to become what he is today. Today, Reggie Evans is a family man with a wife and four beautiful kids.
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