John Amaechi C #15
Current Team: N/A
Born: Nov 26, 1970 (53 years old)
Birthplace/Hometown: Boston, Massachusetts
Nationality: United States
Height: 6-10 (208cm) Weight: 270 (122kg)
Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
Draft Entry: 1995 NBA Draft
Drafted: Undrafted
Pre-Draft Team: Penn State (Sr)
High School: St. John's Jesuit High School and Academy [Toledo, Ohio]
John Amaechi Player Profile
NBA Career
6 Years Of Service
NBA Regular Season Stats - Per Game
| Season | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-96 | CLE | 28 | 3 | 12.8 | 2.75 | 1.04 | 2.50 | .414 | 0.00 | 0.00 | .000 | 0.68 | 1.18 | .576 | 0.46 | 1.39 | 1.86 | 0.32 | 0.21 | 0.39 | 1.21 | 1.75 |
| 1999-00 | ORL | 80 | 53 | 21.1 | 10.45 | 3.83 | 8.75 | .437 | 0.01 | 0.07 | .167 | 2.79 | 3.64 | .766 | 0.78 | 2.55 | 3.33 | 1.19 | 0.44 | 0.46 | 1.74 | 2.01 |
| 2000-01 | ORL | 82 | 36 | 20.9 | 7.93 | 2.89 | 7.22 | .400 | 0.00 | 0.09 | .000 | 2.15 | 3.40 | .631 | 0.94 | 2.33 | 3.27 | 0.90 | 0.34 | 0.35 | 1.51 | 2.13 |
| 2001-02 | UTH | 54 | 0 | 10.9 | 3.24 | 1.00 | 3.07 | .325 | 0.00 | 0.00 | .000 | 1.24 | 1.94 | .638 | 0.96 | 1.06 | 2.02 | 0.54 | 0.13 | 0.19 | 1.02 | 1.19 |
| 2002-03 | UTH | 50 | 1 | 9.5 | 1.98 | 0.74 | 2.36 | .314 | 0.00 | 0.00 | .000 | 0.50 | 1.04 | .481 | 0.52 | 1.02 | 1.54 | 0.42 | 0.28 | 0.14 | 0.68 | 1.00 |
| CAREER | 294 | 93 | 16.4 | 6.25 | 2.26 | 5.60 | .403 | 0.00 | 0.04 | .077 | 1.73 | 2.59 | .671 | 0.78 | 1.84 | 2.63 | 0.78 | 0.31 | 0.32 | 1.31 | 1.70 |
NBA Regular Season Stats - Totals
| Season | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-96 | CLE | 28 | 3 | 357 | 77 | 29 | 70 | .414 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 19 | 33 | .576 | 13 | 39 | 52 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 34 | 49 |
| 1999-00 | ORL | 80 | 53 | 1,684 | 836 | 306 | 700 | .437 | 1 | 6 | .167 | 223 | 291 | .766 | 62 | 204 | 266 | 95 | 35 | 37 | 139 | 161 |
| 2000-01 | ORL | 82 | 36 | 1,712 | 650 | 237 | 592 | .400 | 0 | 7 | .000 | 176 | 279 | .631 | 77 | 191 | 268 | 74 | 28 | 29 | 124 | 175 |
| 2001-02 | UTH | 54 | 0 | 586 | 175 | 54 | 166 | .325 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 67 | 105 | .638 | 52 | 57 | 109 | 29 | 7 | 10 | 55 | 64 |
| 2002-03 | UTH | 50 | 1 | 474 | 99 | 37 | 118 | .314 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 25 | 52 | .481 | 26 | 51 | 77 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 34 | 50 |
| CAREER | 294 | 93 | 4,813 | 1,837 | 663 | 1,646 | .403 | 1 | 13 | .077 | 510 | 760 | .671 | 230 | 542 | 772 | 228 | 90 | 94 | 386 | 499 |
NBA Regular Season Stats - Misc Stats
| Season | Team | GP | GS | Dbl Dbl | Tpl Dbl | 40 Pts | 20 Reb | 20 Ast | Techs | HOB | Ast/TO | Stl/TO | FT/FGA | W's | L's | Win % | OWS | DWS | WS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-96 | CLE | 28 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .039 | 0.26 | 0.18 | 0.47 | 15 | 13 | .536 | -0.92 | 0.34 | -0.58 |
| 1999-00 | ORL | 80 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .130 | 0.68 | 0.25 | 0.42 | 39 | 41 | .488 | 0.60 | 1.63 | 2.23 |
| 2000-01 | ORL | 82 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .103 | 0.60 | 0.23 | 0.47 | 43 | 39 | .524 | -1.32 | 1.33 | 0.01 |
| 2001-02 | UTH | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .045 | 0.53 | 0.13 | 0.63 | 28 | 26 | .519 | -0.98 | 0.29 | -0.69 |
| 2002-03 | UTH | 50 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .033 | 0.62 | 0.41 | 0.44 | 22 | 28 | .440 | -1.15 | 0.30 | -0.84 |
| CAREER | 294 | 93 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .083 | 0.59 | 0.23 | 0.46 | 147 | 147 | .500 | -4.22 | 4.14 | -0.08 |
NBA Regular Season Stats - Advanced Stats
| Season | Team | GP | GS | TS% | eFG% | ORB% | DRB% | TRB% | AST% | TOV% | STL% | BLK% | USG% | Total S % | PPR | PPS | ORtg | DRtg | PER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-96 | CLE | 28 | 3 | .456 | .414 | 4.65 | 14.73 | 9.55 | 3.98 | 28.69 | 0.95 | 2.65 | 16.43 | 99.00 | -8.48 | 1.10 | 73.6 | 109.0 | 2.97 |
| 1999-00 | ORL | 80 | 53 | .505 | .438 | 4.04 | 13.17 | 8.62 | 9.12 | 14.37 | 1.03 | 1.54 | 24.17 | 137.01 | -4.30 | 1.19 | 98.2 | 104.6 | 13.24 |
| 2000-01 | ORL | 82 | 36 | .455 | .400 | 4.88 | 12.68 | 8.69 | 7.01 | 14.78 | 0.84 | 1.24 | 21.62 | 103.12 | -4.27 | 1.10 | 88.9 | 105.0 | 8.73 |
| 2001-02 | UTH | 54 | 0 | .412 | .325 | 10.61 | 11.52 | 11.07 | 7.98 | 20.58 | 0.63 | 1.33 | 20.44 | 96.34 | -6.08 | 1.05 | 83.1 | 108.9 | 5.41 |
| 2002-03 | UTH | 50 | 1 | .351 | .314 | 6.80 | 12.90 | 9.90 | 6.90 | 19.44 | 1.58 | 1.14 | 16.91 | 79.43 | -4.28 | 0.84 | 72.3 | 106.7 | 3.04 |
| CAREER | 294 | 93 | .464 | .403 | 5.49 | 13.05 | 9.25 | 7.74 | 16.31 | 0.97 | 1.46 | 21.84 | 115.08 | -4.78 | 1.12 | 89.7 | 106.2 | 8.91 |
NBA Transactions
| Jun 28, 1995 - John Amaechi went undrafted in the 1995 NBA Draft making him an Unrestricted FA. |
| Oct 5, 1995 - John Amaechi signed a multi-year contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers. |
| Jul 31, 1996 - The Cleveland Cavaliers placed the contract of John Amaechi on waivers. |
| Aug 7, 1996 - John Amaechi, previously with the Cleveland Cavaliers, became a free agent. |
| Sep 20, 1999 - John Amaechi signed a contract with the Orlando Magic. |
| Jul 1, 2000 - John Amaechi, previously with the Orlando Magic, became a free agent. |
| Aug 7, 2000 - John Amaechi signed a multi-year contract with the Orlando Magic. |
| Jul 1, 2001 - John Amaechi, previously with the Orlando Magic, became a free agent. |
| Jul 20, 2001 - John Amaechi signed a multi-year contract with the Utah Jazz. |
| Sep 30, 2003 - John Amaechi was acquired by the Houston Rockets, along with a 2004 2nd round pick (SAC own) and a TPE, from the Utah Jazz in exchange for Glen Rice, a conditional 2004 1st round pick (HOU own), a conditional 2001 1st round pick (CHI own) and cash. |
| Dec 30, 2003 - John Amaechi was acquired by the New York Knicks, along with Moochie Norris, from the Houston Rockets in exchange for Clarence Weatherspoon. |
| Jan 5, 2004 - The New York Knicks placed the contract of John Amaechi on waivers. |
| Jan 7, 2004 - John Amaechi, previously with the New York Knicks, became a free agent. |
| Jun 1, 2004 - John Amaechi retired from professional basketball. |
NBA Playoff Stats - Per Game
| Season | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-96 | CLE | 1 | 0 | 2.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | .000 | 0.00 | 0.00 | .000 | 0.00 | 0.00 | .000 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2000-01 | ORL | 4 | 0 | 7.3 | 2.25 | 0.75 | 2.00 | .375 | 0.00 | 0.00 | .000 | 0.75 | 1.00 | .750 | 0.25 | 0.50 | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.50 | 0.00 | 0.50 |
| 2002-03 | UTH | 2 | 0 | 8.0 | 2.00 | 0.50 | 2.00 | .250 | 0.00 | 0.00 | .000 | 1.00 | 2.00 | .500 | 0.00 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.00 |
| CAREER | 7 | 0 | 6.7 | 1.86 | 0.57 | 1.86 | .308 | 0.00 | 0.00 | .000 | 0.71 | 1.14 | .625 | 0.14 | 0.43 | 0.57 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.29 | 0.00 | 0.86 |
John Amaechi Full Playoff History »
NBA Playoff Stats - Totals
| Season | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-96 | CLE | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-01 | ORL | 4 | 0 | 29 | 9 | 3 | 8 | .375 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 3 | 4 | .750 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002-03 | UTH | 2 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 4 | .250 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 2 | 4 | .500 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| CAREER | 7 | 0 | 47 | 13 | 4 | 13 | .308 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 5 | 8 | .625 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
NBA Playoff Stats - Misc Stats
| Season | Team | GP | GS | Dbl Dbl | Tpl Dbl | 40 Pts | 20 Reb | 20 Ast | Techs | HOB | Ast/TO | Stl/TO | FT/FGA | W's | L's | Win % | OWS | DWS | WS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-96 | CLE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0 | 1 | .000 | -0.03 | -0.01 | -0.04 |
| 2000-01 | ORL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .038 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.50 | 1 | 3 | .250 | 0.06 | 0.02 | 0.08 |
| 2002-03 | UTH | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .016 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.00 | 0 | 2 | .000 | -0.02 | -0.01 | -0.03 |
| CAREER | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .028 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.62 | 1 | 6 | .143 | 0.01 | - | - |
NBA Playoff Stats - Advanced Stats
| Season | Team | GP | GS | TS% | eFG% | ORB% | DRB% | TRB% | AST% | TOV% | STL% | BLK% | USG% | Total S % | PPR | PPS | ORtg | DRtg | PER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-96 | CLE | 1 | 0 | .000 | .000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 28.74 | 0.00 | - | 0.00 | - | 146.9 | -24.00 |
| 2000-01 | ORL | 4 | 0 | .461 | .375 | 3.45 | 7.11 | 5.25 | 15.03 | - | 5.37 | 4.78 | 14.80 | 112.50 | 6.76 | 1.12 | 116.2 | 106.6 | 21.22 |
| 2002-03 | UTH | 2 | 0 | .347 | .250 | - | 7.89 | 3.73 | - | - | - | - | 15.92 | 75.00 | - | 1.00 | 82.3 | 119.8 | -1.83 |
| CAREER | 7 | 0 | .393 | .308 | 2.31 | 7.30 | 4.74 | 9.76 | - | 3.41 | 3.07 | 16.01 | 93.27 | 4.29 | 1.00 | 98.4 | 114.1 | 11.45 |
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NBA Training Camp Experience
| 1999 NBA Training Camp - Orlando Magic |
| 2000 NBA Training Camp - Orlando Magic |
| 2001 NBA Training Camp - Utah Jazz |
| 2002 NBA Training Camp - Utah Jazz |
| 2003 NBA Training Camp - Houston Rockets |
NCAA Career
College: Penn State (1995)
NCAA Season Stats - Per Game
| Season | School | Class | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990-91 | Vanderbilt | Fr | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1991-92 | N/A | Trans | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1992-93 | Penn State | So | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1993-94 | Penn State | Jr | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1994-95 | Penn State | Sr | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
NCAA Awards & Honors
| All-Big Ten First Team (Coaches) - 1995 |
| All-Big Ten Third Team (Media) - 1993 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the age of John Amaechi?
John Amaechi is 53 years old.
What is the height of John Amaechi?
John Amaechi is 6-10 (208cm) tall.
What is the weight of John Amaechi?
John Amaechi is 270 lbs (122kg).
What is the birthday of John Amaechi?
John Amaechi was born on Nov 26, 1970.
What position does John Amaechi play?
John Amaechi plays the C position.
What was the pre-draft team of John Amaechi?
John Amaechi was drafted out of Penn State.
What high school did John Amaechi attend?
John Amaechi attended St. John's Jesuit High School and Academy in Toledo, Ohio.
What nationality is John Amaechi?
John Amaechi has a United States nationality.
Where was John Amaechi born?
John Amaechi was born in Boston, Massachusetts.
What is the jersey number of John Amaechi?
John Amaechi last wore the #15 jersey number.
How many NBA seasons has John Amaechi played?
John Amaechi played 5 seasons in the NBA.
What are the career averages of John Amaechi?
John Amaechi had career averages 6.2 points, 2.6 rebounds in 294 games.
What are the career totals of John Amaechi?
John Amaechi had career totals of 1,837 points, 772 rebounds, 228 assists, 94 blocks, 90 steals in 294 games.
How many teams has John Amaechi been on?
John Amaechi played for 3 NBA teams in his career - Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic, Utah Jazz.
When was John Amaechi drafted?
John Amaechi was undrafted in 1995.
What is John Amaechi's career high in points?
John Amaechi averaged a career high 10.5 points per game in 1999-2000.
What is John Amaechi's career high in rebounds?
John Amaechi averaged a career high 3.3 rebounds per game in 1999-2000.
What is John Amaechi's career high in assists?
John Amaechi averaged a career high 1.2 assists per game in 1999-2000.
What is the career PER of John Amaechi's?
John Amaechi had a career PER of 8.9.