Michael Redd

Michael Redd is a former professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association. He spent most of his 13-year career playing for the Milwaukee Bucks. In 2004, he was named an NBA All-Star.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Michael Wesley Redd was born on August 24, 1979, in Columbus, Ohio. He stands 198 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 98 kg.

He is a devout Christian and his first purchase after signing with the NBA was a church building for his father’s ministry. He was one of the players mentioned in Nelly’s song, "Heart of a Champion".

High School and College Career

He attended West High School in his hometown of Columbus, Ohio. He later went on to attend Ohio State University from 1997 to 2000. While at Ohio State, he was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year.

Professional Career

He joined the NBA after his junior year in 2000, he was picked by the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round. He was the 43rd pick by the team. He did not make much of a contribution in his rookie year with the Bucks because he was placed behind Ray Allen in the depth chart.

One of the best years in his career was the 2003-2004 season. This season, he was named an NBA All-Star. In the same year, he was also named to the All-NBA Third Team.

In January 2009, he suffered a tear in his ACL and had to take time off to recover. He returned at the start of the 2009-2010 season but he tore his ACL again and did not return to the Bucks until 2011. He left the team that year and signed with the Phoenix Suns. He played his last season in the NBA with the Suns.

Redd did not announce his retirement from the team until November 2013. In 2021, he appeared in the championship parade for the Bucks.

Career Highlights

• 2004 - NBA All-Star
• 2004 - All-NBA Third Team
• 1998 - Big Ten Freshman of the Year