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- Born: January 2, 1981
- Birthplace: Sioux City, Iowa
- Position: PG/SG
- Height: 6'3"
- Weight: 197 lbs
- Jersey:
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- College: University of Kansas
- Draft: 7th overall, 2003 (Chicago)
- 2006: Played for Team USA
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Kirk Hinrich is a point guard for the Chicago Bulls of the NBA. He is also a member of the United States men's national basketball team and was coached by his father from third grade through high school.
On November 8, 2008, the Chicago Bulls reported that Hinrich will need surgery on his right thumb and will miss up three months of the NBA season. Hinrich tore a ligament in his thumb during a game against the Phoenix Suns on November 7, 2008. Hinrich is scheduled for his surgery on November 11, 2008.ESPN.com: Hinrich to have right thumb surgery (November 8, 2008)
Playing Career
Hinrich originally planned to attend Iowa State University, but he switched to play at Kansas after coach Tim Floyd left Iowa State to coach the Chicago Bulls. Hinrich made it to the Final Four with Kansas in 2002. Kansas would lose to Syracuse and Carmelo Anthony in the championship game that year. Hinrich played all four years at Kansas before being drafted by the Bulls with the 7th overall pick in 2003. His nickname is "Captain Kirk" due to the fact that he has been voted Bulls team captain for numerous consecutive seasons.
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Kirk Hinrich Questions
Prizefight: Kirk vs Picard 4 AnswersI doubt that a simple question and answer on Mahalo can end this debate. I'm afraid this is one debate that will go on for generations. :) ... read more
Where did Kirk Hinrich of the Chicago Bulls play college and high school basketball? 2 AnswersKirk Hinrich, a guard for the Chicago Bulls (#12) was born January 2, 1981. He is 6' 3" and 190 lbs. He played his college career at the University of Kansas. ... read more
Kirk or Picard? 12 AnswersTo do this justice I have to break it down to several categories. Who would win in a fist fight? Kirk, hands down Kirk. Yea seriously Kirk . . . by allot. I a... read more
Why did Kirk Acevedo get fired from Fringe? 1 AnswerIt was a cost cutting measure. His character doesn't get much screen time and there is always pressure to keep cost down on TV. read more -
Kirk Hinrich Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Chicago Bulls
- NBA.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6'3"
- Weight: 190
- Rookie Year: 2003
Kirk Hinrich Fansites, Blogs, and Forums
- BullsEye Blog: Chicago Bulls Blog
- Topix.net: Kirk Hinrich Forum
- NBA FanHouse: Kirk Hinrich Fined $25,000 for Mouthpiece Toss
- Kirkness: Fan Site
- MySpace: Kirk Hinrich Official FanSite
