Shareef Abdur-Rahim is a professional basketball player currently playing for the Sacramento Kings.
Early Life
Shareef Abdur-Rahim was born on December 11, 1976 in Marietta, Georgia. He attended college at the University of California, Berkeley. In 1996, he was selected with the third pick in the NBA Draft by the Vancouver Grizzlies. NBA.com: Shareef Abdur-Rahim
Pro Career
Abdur-Rahim played for the Grizzlies until 2001 when he was traded to the Atlanta Hawks for Brevin Knight, Lorenzen Wright and Pau Gasol. In 2004, Abdur-Rahim was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers with Dan Dickau for Rasheed Wallace and Wesley Person. He later signed in 2005 with the Sacramento Kings as a free agent.Basketball-Reference.com: Shareef Abdur-Rahim
Shareef Abdur-Rahim Timeline
- December 11, 1976: Born
- 1996: Selected third overall in the NBA Draft by the Vancouver Grizzlies
- 2001: Traded to the Atlanta Hawks
- 2004: Traded to the Portland Trail Blazers
- 2005-2006: Signed as a free agent with the Sacramento Kings
Shareef Abdur-Rahim Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Sacramento Kings
- Basketball-Reference.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6' 9"
- Weight: 245 lbs
- Rookie Year: 1996-97
Shareef Abdur-Rahim Timeline
December 11, 1976: Born
1996: Selected third overall in the NBA Draft by the Vancouver Grizzlies
2001: Was traded to the Atlanta Hawks
2002: Became the fifth-youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000-points
2004: Was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers
2005-06: Signed as a free agent with the Sacramento Kings