My Dive into Derek Anderson’s NBA Stats
So, the other day I was just kicking back, watching some old NBA games on the tube. You know how it is, sometimes you just wanna relive those moments. A game featuring the Spurs came on, maybe it was against the Blazers or someone back then, and I saw Derek Anderson playing.
I remembered him, yeah. Solid player, always thought he was pretty good, especially with those early teams like the Cavs. But honestly, the exact details, his numbers and stuff? Totally fuzzy. It got me thinking, I really wanted to know how his career actually panned out, numbers-wise.
Getting Down to It
So, I pulled up my laptop. Didn’t take long, just opened up my web browser. Typed in something simple, probably just “derek anderson nba stats”. Hit enter and waited for the results.
Got a whole list, like always. News bits, player pages, the usual stuff. I tend to stick with the big sports sites for stats, you know, the ones you can usually trust. Think I clicked on Basketball-Reference or maybe the NBA’s official site, one of those reliable spots.
Looking Through the Numbers
Found his page pretty quick. Started scanning through his career. It laid out everything year by year.
- Saw his rookie year with the Cavs. Pretty good start.
- Then his time with the Clippers, Spurs, Blazers… man, he bounced around a bit. Rockets, Heat, even the Bobcats at the end.
- His points per game looked solid for a good chunk of his career, especially early on. Definitely could score.
- Noticed the games played column… yeah, saw some seasons where he missed quite a few games. Injuries, I guess. That kinda matched what I vaguely remembered.
- Saw he got that ring with Miami in 2006! Good for him. Though looking closer, didn’t seem like he played a ton in those Finals. Still counts!
Wrapping Up
It was cool to see the actual stats laid out. Confirmed my memory that he was a reliable guard for a long time, maybe not a superstar, but definitely a guy who contributed. It wasn’t for any big project, just satisfying my own curiosity, taking a little trip down basketball memory lane.
Funny how names stick with you, but the hard numbers fade. A quick search like that really helps fill in the blanks. Good stuff.
