Steve Blake
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| Position | Point guard |
| Height / weight | 1.91 m / 78 kg |
| Born | 26 Feb 1980 (46 years) |
| Nationality |  United States |
Steve Blake is a former American professional basketball player and current coach who played 13 seasons in the National Basketball Association.
He has played for a number of teams including the Washington Wizards, Portland Trail Blazers, Milwaukee Bucks, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, Golden State Warriors, and the Detroit Pistons. He also spent a short time playing for the Sydney Kings in Australia.
Player Profile
Steven Hanson Blake was born on February 26, 1980, in Hollywood, Florida, United States of America. He stands 191 cm tall and his playing weight was listed at 78 kg. Blake played as a right-handed shooter, and was a point guard.High School and College Career
Blake attended multiple high schools, including Miami Killian High School and Miami High School in Florida, before finishing at Oak Hill Academy in Virginia.He then played college basketball for the University of Maryland from 1999 to 2003, where he won the NCAA Championship in 2002.That year, he was also named to the Third-team All-ACC.
Professional Career
Blake was selected by the Washington Wizards with the 38th overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft.Throughout his career, he played for nine different NBA teams, with multiple stints with the Portland Trail Blazers. He has also played for Washington Wizards, Milwaukee Bucks, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, Golden State Warriors, and the Detroit Pistons.
He also spent a short time playing for the Sydney Kings in Australia in 2016.
Coaching Career
After retiring as a player, Blake transitioned into coaching.He served as an assistant coach for the Portland Trail Blazers from 2018 to 2019 and the Phoenix Suns from 2019 to 2020.
Career Highlights
- 2002 - NCAA champion
- 2003 - First-team All-ACC
- 2002 - Third-team All-ACC
Steve Blake FAQ
Where did Steve Blake play college basketball?
University of Maryland. He played there from 1999 to 2003 and won a national championship in 2002.
How many NBA teams did Steve Blake play for?
Nine. Blake played for the Wizards, Bucks, Nuggets, Trail Blazers, Clippers, Lakers, Warriors, and Pistons.
What was Steve Blake's career-high for assists in a game?
14 assists in one quarter. Blake tied an NBA record with 14 assists in the first quarter of a game against the Los Angeles Clippers on February 22, 2009.