Keith Bernard Askins (born December 15, 1967) is a retired American professional basketball player.
Personal information | |
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Born | Athens, Alabama, U.S. | December 15, 1967
Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
Listed weight | 197 lb (89 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Athens (Athens, Alabama) |
College | Alabama (1986–1990) |
NBA draft | 1990: undrafted |
Playing career | 1990–1999 |
Position | Small forward |
Number | 2 |
Coaching career | 1999–2013 |
Career history | |
As player: | |
1990–1999 | Miami Heat |
As coach: | |
1999–2013 | Miami Heat (assistant) |
Career highlights and awards | |
As assistant coach:
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Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball Reference |
Basketball career
editAfter playing at the University of Alabama, the 6'7" Askins signed with the National Basketball Association's Miami Heat in 1990, after not being drafted. A versatile athlete who could guard multiple positions, he spent his entire career with the Heat as a reserve and defensive specialist, retiring after being waived in 1999 with career totals of 1,852 points and 1,428 rebounds.
Immediately after retiring, Askins joined the Heat's coaching staff, going on to serve as assistant for Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra and winning three championships.[1][2] In September 2013, he was promoted to the team's director of college and pro scouting.[3] A career all spent with the Heat either as a player, assistant coach, or front office executive, Askins is into his 33rd season with the same franchise as of 2023.
On May 7, 2022, Askins was invited to the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame.[4]
Personal life
editA graduate of the University of Alabama with a marketing degree, Askins currently resides in El Paso with his wife and twin boys.[5]
Career statistics
editGP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
editSource[6]
Regular season
editYear | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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1990–91 | Miami | 39 | 1 | 6.8 | .420 | .240 | .480 | 1.7 | .5 | .4 | .3 | 2.2 |
1991–92 | Miami | 59 | 4 | 14.3 | .410 | .342 | .703 | 2.4 | .6 | .7 | .3 | 3.7 |
1992–93 | Miami | 69 | 1 | 13.6 | .413 | .338 | .725 | 2.9 | .4 | .4 | .4 | 3.3 |
1993–94 | Miami | 37 | 0 | 8.6 | .409 | .190 | .900 | 2.2 | .4 | .3 | .0 | 2.3 |
1994–95 | Miami | 50 | 5 | 17.1 | .391 | .269 | .807 | 4.0 | .8 | .7 | .3 | 4.6 |
1995–96 | Miami | 75 | 14 | 25.3 | .402 | .418 | .789 | 4.3 | 1.6 | .6 | .8 | 6.1 |
1996–97 | Miami | 78 | 30 | 22.7 | .433 | .401 | .672 | 3.5 | 1.0 | .7 | .2 | 4.9 |
1997–98 | Miami | 46 | 12 | 14.8 | .320 | .284 | .632 | 2.2 | .6 | .3 | .4 | 2.4 |
1998–99 | Miami | 33 | 13 | 12.6 | .323 | .276 | .625 | 1.3 | .3 | .5 | .1 | 1.6 |
Career | 486 | 80 | 16.4 | .401 | .355 | .717 | 2.9 | .8 | .6 | .3 | 3.8 |
Playoffs
editYear | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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1992 | Miami | 3 | 0 | 16.0 | .455 | .600 | .000 | 3.0 | 1.0 | .3 | .0 | 4.3 |
1994 | Miami | 1 | 0 | 6.0 | .000 | – | – | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
1996 | Miami | 3 | 0 | 16.0 | .364 | .333 | 1.000 | 2.7 | .7 | .3 | .0 | 4.3 |
1997 | Miami | 12 | 0 | 12.2 | .435 | .500 | 1.000 | 2.3 | .6 | .3 | .2 | 2.5 |
1998 | Miami | 4 | 0 | 14.5 | .286 | .200 | – | 1.8 | .3 | .5 | .0 | 1.3 |
1999 | Miami | 4 | 0 | 6.8 | .000 | .000 | – | 1.0 | .0 | .5 | .3 | .0 |
Career | 27 | 0 | 12.3 | .368 | .387 | .778 | 2.1 | .5 | .3 | .1 | 2.3 |
References
edit- ^ Wait-Watchers: Curry simmers for Heat call; ESPN, January 17, 2012
- ^ Haslem closing in on Heat rebound record; Sports Illustrated, November 20, 2012
- ^ Heat announce front office promotions; NBA.com, September 28, 2013
- ^ [1]; Rolltide.com, May 9, 2022
- ^ [2]; Nba.com, Jul 30, 2020
- ^ "Keith Askins". Basketball Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
External links
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