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Vernon Maxwell

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Quick Facts
Born (1965-09-12) September 12, 1965 (age 57)
Gainesville, Florida
Nationality American
Listed height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight 190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school Buchholz (Gainesville, Florida)
College Florida (1984–1988)
NBA draft 1988 / Round: 2 / Pick: 47th overall
Selected by the Denver Nuggets
Playing career 1988–2001
Position Shooting guard / Point guard
Number 11, 2, 3
Career history
1988–1990 San Antonio Spurs
1990–1995 Houston Rockets
1995–1996 Philadelphia 76ers
1996–1997 San Antonio Spurs
1998 Orlando Magic
1998 Charlotte Hornets
1999 Sacramento Kings
1999–2000 Seattle SuperSonics
2000 Philadelphia 76ers
2001 Dallas Mavericks
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× NBA champion (1994, 1995)
  • Florida Mr. Basketball (1984)
Career NBA statistics
Points 10,912 (12.8 ppg)
Rebounds 2,200 (2.6 rpg)
Assists 2,912 (3.4 apg)
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Vernon Maxwell (Basketball player) Age, Biography and Wiki

Vernon Maxwell is a famous Basketball player (born in 12 September 1965) in USA. Discover Vernon Maxwell’s birthday, age, height, weight, net worth, wiki facts 2022-23.

Occupation Basketball player
Age 57 years old
Born 12 September 1965
Nationality USA

Vernon Maxwell (born September 12, 1965) is an American former professional basketball player who was a shooting guard in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for thirteen seasons during the late 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s. Maxwell played college basketball for the University of Florida, and led the Florida Gators to their first-ever NCAA tournament appearance. He was selected by the Denver Nuggets in the second round of the 1988 NBA Draft and was immediately traded to the San Antonio Spurs. His longest and most successful NBA tenure was with the Houston Rockets. The nickname “Mad Max” was bestowed upon Maxwell by color commentators for his clutch three-point shooting, which reached its pinnacle in the deciding game of the 1994 NBA Finals between Houston and New York. Maxwell is among just nine players in NBA history to amass 30 points in a single quarter, accomplishing that feat en route to a 51-point outing on January 26, 1991, against Cleveland.

Vernon Maxwell Net Worth

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How many championships does Vernon Maxwell have?

Vernon Maxwell

Personal information
2× NBA champion (1994, 1995) Florida Mr. Basketball (1984)
Career NBA statistics
Points 10,912 (12.8 ppg)
Rebounds 2,200 (2.6 rpg)

Was Vernon Maxwell a good defender?

One player who was considered a good defender and held his own against Jordan was former Houston Rockets sniper Vernon “Mad Max” Maxwell. The former Florida Gators star had no fear and was hardly intimidated by the legend of His Airness.

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During his NBA career, he was the top scorer four times between and holds the record for the 2nd highest per game scoring average behind Michael Jordan. As of September 2022, Allen Iverson’s net worth is approximately $1 Million.

Who is the greatest Rockets of all time?

Otis Thorpe



Otis Thorpe is the most efficient scorer in Rockets history—period. He shot a ridiculous 56 percent from the floor during his six-plus-year tenure in Houston and established himself as one of the best post-scorers in the league. That type of efficiency led to a scoring average of 15.5 per game in Houston.

How many teams did Vernon Maxwell play for?

Guard Vernon Maxwell played 13 seasons for 8 teams. His career averages were 12.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 3.4 assists in 855 regular season games.

When did Vernon Maxwell play for the Spurs?

While there are many examples, one player was Vernon Maxwell. He was originally drafted 47th overall by the Denver Nuggets in the 1988 NBA Draft but was traded to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for a 1989 second-round pick.