Guide Note

Rashard Lewis is a professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association.

Fast Facts

1. Full name: Rashard Quovon Lewis
2. Born: August 8, 1979
3. Birthplace: Pineville, Louisiana
4. Height: 6'10"
5. Weight: 230 lbs
6. Position: Forward
7. High school: Alief Elsik High School
8. Draft year: 1998

Rashard Quovon Lewis was born in Pineville, Louisiana on August 8, 1979. He attended Alief Elsik High School in Texas. In 1998, Lewis decided to forgo college and declared himself eligible for the NBA draft. Lewis was selected by the Seattle SuperSonics with the thirty-second pick in the NBA draft.¹

In his first season with the SuperSonics, Lewis averaged 2.4 points and 7.3 minutes per game. In the 2004-2005 season, Lewis was named to his first All-Star team. As of 2008, Lewis has career averages of 16.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 34.4 minutes per game.²Lewis played for nine productive seasons with the SuperSonics, then on July 11, 2008, Lewis agreed to a sign and trade deal to the Orlando Magic. ³ Lewis is widely regarded as an above average three-point shooter and a versatile offensive player that causes match-up problems with his combination of height and speed.

• August 8, 1979: Born
• 1998: Drafted by Seattle SuperSonics
• 2004: N.B.A. All-Star
• 2007: Signed by Orlando Magic