 Anthony with theMiami Heat in 2010 | |
| Montreal Alliance | |
|---|---|
| Title | General manager |
| League | CEBL |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (1982-08-09)August 9, 1982 (age 43) Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
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| College | |
| NBA draft | 2007:undrafted |
| Playing career | 2007–2020 |
| Position | Center /power forward |
| Number | 50, 30 |
| Career history | |
| 2007–2014 | Miami Heat |
| 2008 | →Iowa Energy |
| 2014 | Boston Celtics |
| 2014–2016 | Detroit Pistons |
| 2017 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 2018–2020 | San Lorenzo |
| Career highlights | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 1,064 (2.2 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,353 (2.8 rpg) |
| Blocks | 531 (1.1 bpg) |
Stats at NBA.com  | |
| Stats atBasketball Reference | |
Joel Vincent Anthony (born August 9, 1982) is a Canadian former professionalbasketball player who played for theMiami Heat,Boston Celtics,Detroit Pistons, andSan Antonio Spurs of theNational Basketball Association (NBA). He won two championships with the Heat in2012 and2013. He is the Co-Owner and General manager of theMontreal Alliance of theCanadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). Previously he was a player consultant for theHamilton Honey Badgers. He is a former member of theCanada national team.
After attendingSelwyn House School,[1]Emmanuel Christian School,[2] andDawson College,[3] Anthony was recruited byPensacola Junior College[4] inPensacola, Florida, United States. After two years, he transferred to theUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).[3] He led the team in blocks in his junior season in 2004–05; fourth overall in theMountain West Conference,[3] butredshirted the next season and did not play.[3]
Returning to help lead theRunnin' Rebels to a 30–7 season his senior year (2006–07), he was named Mountain West Conference defensive player of the year[3][5][6][7][8] after finishing second in theNCAA'sDivision I in blocks-per-40-minutes (6.77), and first in the conference in blocked shots, blocks per game, and defensive win shares.[9][10] (The D–I leader,Mickell Gladness, later became Anthony'sMiami Heat teammate.) The highlight in Anthony's senior year was his only double-double of the season, a season-high 13-block, 11-rebound effort versusTexas Christian on February 7, 2007.[7][11]
He signed a one-year deal (with an option for a second) with Miami in July 2007.[7] He made 24 appearances that season, averaging 3.5 points and 3.9 rebounds. The following year Anthony made his NBA playoff debut during Miami's first-round series with theAtlanta Hawks. Miami lost the series 4–3. He was re-signed by the Heat in July 2009.[12]
With Miami's high-profile free agent signings ofLeBron James andChris Bosh in July 2010 much hype surrounded the team with its new self-proclaimed "Big Three". On July 16, 2010, Joel Anthony re-signed with the Miami Heat on a five-year, $18 million deal.[13] On January 9, 2011, in 29 minutes of play against thePortland Trail Blazers, Anthony recorded zero counting stats and 4 personal fouls, setting an NBA record for most playing time in a game without recording a point, rebound, assist, steal or block.[14] Miami finished the2010–11 NBA season second in the Eastern Conference behind theChicago Bulls with a 58–24 record. The Heat cruised through the first three rounds of the playoffs before losing to theDallas Mavericks 4–2 during the2011 NBA Finals. Anthony averaged 1.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 20.5 minutes per game during theNBA Finals.
The following season, Joel won his first NBA title with the Miami Heat against theOklahoma City Thunder in five games.
Anthony won his second championship on June 20, 2013, when the Heat defeated theSan Antonio Spurs in an intense seven game series. In the series, Anthony put up 2 points while playing 3.7 minutes.
On January 15, 2014, a three-team trade was completed involving the Miami Heat, theBoston Celtics, and theGolden State Warriors. The Heat sent Anthony, a protected future draft pick received from Philadelphia in an earlier trade, and a 2016 second-round draft pick to the Celtics. In exchange, the Heat receivedToney Douglas from the Warriors. The Warriors also receivedJordan Crawford andMarShon Brooks from the Celtics as part of the deal.[15]
On October 17, 2014, Anthony was traded to theDetroit Pistons in exchange forWill Bynum.[16] In 49 games for the Pistons in 2014–15, he averaged 1.8 points and 1.9 rebounds in 8.3 minutes per game.
On July 20, 2015, Anthony re-signed with the Pistons.[17] On February 18, 2016, Anthony was traded to thePhiladelphia 76ers in a three-team trade involving the Pistons and theHouston Rockets, where Anthony and a 2017 second-round pick went to Philadelphia,Donatas Motiejūnas andMarcus Thornton to Detroit, and the rights toChukwudiebere Maduabum and a 2016 first-round pick to Houston.[18] However, four days later, the Pistonsrescinded their trade following a failed physical by Motiejūnas, forcing Anthony to return to the Pistons.[19][20] On July 10, 2016, he was waived by the Pistons.[21]
After spending preseason with theSan Antonio Spurs in October 2016,[22][23] Anthony returned to the team in January 2017, signing a 10-day contract on January 23.[24] He made his debut for the Spurs that night, recording four rebounds in five minutes off the bench in a 112–86 win over theBrooklyn Nets.[25] He signed a second 10-day contract with the Spurs on February 2,[26] then a rest-of-season contract on February 12.[27]
On September 24, 2017, Anthony signed with theMilwaukee Bucks.[28] He was waived on October 14 as one of the team's final preseason roster cuts.[29]
On February 27, 2018, Anthony signed withSan Lorenzo of Argentina'sLiga Nacional de Básquetbol (LNB), as a temporary replacement for injuredpower forward-centerMatías Sandes.[30][31] On October 29, 2018, Anthony re-signed withSan Lorenzo as a replacement forEric Dawson.[32]
During the summer of 2006, Anthony was selected to join theCanadian senior national team and participated with the squad, touring three European countries: Italy, Germany, and Slovenia.[3]
Anthony made his national team debut in the summer of 2008. He made a tremendous impact on the court for the Canadians, by setting both scoring and shot-blocking records for an individual game. However, Canada failed to qualify for theBeijing Olympics.
The following summer, Anthony participated in the2009 FIBA Americas Championship. He helped lead Canada to a 4th-place finish, losing in the bronze medal game toArgentina. Anthony had his best performance in Canada's semi-final loss toBrazil, in which he posted team-highs with 17 points and 8 rebounds.[33]
In the summer of 2010, Anthony once again competed for Canada in the2010 FIBA World Championship. Canada lost all five of their games played, their worst ever performance in the international tournament.
In August 2013, Anthony was again named to the Canadian national team, playing in the2013 FIBA Americas Championship.[34]
On May 21, 2020, theHamilton Honey Badgers of theCanadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced that they had appointed Anthony as player consultant.[35]
Anthony was raised by a single mother.[36] His mother is Erene Anthony from the island ofAntigua, who he listed on his biography as the person that made a difference in his life because she has been an inspiration to him. He also has a sister, Charlotte Pryce. He was able to attendSelwyn House School, a private school inWestmount, with the support of financial aid.[37] He graduated fromUNLV in December 2006 with a degree in university studies, and majoring insociology andphysical education.[6]
He is commonly referred to as "The Warden" by fans.[38] The nickname started gaining traction on Twitter after the Heat beat the Knicks in New York on December 17, 2010,[39] and fans credited Anthony for "locking up"Amar'e Stoudemire.[40] However, his teammates refer to him as "Doc".[41][42]
| GP | 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 |
| † | Won anNBA championship | * | Led the league |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–08 | Miami | 24 | 1 | 20.8 | .467 | – | .592 | 3.9 | .1 | .4 | 1.3 | 3.5 |
| 2008–09 | Miami | 65 | 28 | 16.1 | .483 | – | .652 | 3.0 | .4 | .3 | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| 2009–10 | Miami | 80 | 16 | 16.5 | .478 | – | .717 | 3.1 | .2 | .3 | 1.4 | 2.7 |
| 2010–11 | Miami | 75 | 11 | 19.5 | .535 | – | .644 | 3.6 | .3 | .1 | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 2011–12† | Miami | 64 | 51 | 21.1 | .559 | – | .690 | 3.9 | .1 | .6 | 1.3 | 3.4 |
| 2012–13† | Miami | 62 | 3 | 9.1 | .515 | – | .607 | 1.9 | .2 | .2 | .7 | 1.4 |
| 2013–14 | Miami | 12 | 0 | 3.1 | .333 | – | 1.000 | .6 | .0 | .0 | .3 | .5 |
| 2013–14 | Boston | 21 | 0 | 7.1 | .385 | – | .333 | 1.5 | .1 | .1 | .4 | 1.0 |
| 2014–15 | Detroit | 49 | 0 | 8.3 | .581 | – | .682 | 1.9 | .1 | .2 | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 2015–16 | Detroit | 19 | 0 | 5.1 | .600 | – | .750 | 1.1 | .1 | .1 | .6 | .9 |
| 2016–17 | San Antonio | 19 | 0 | 6.4 | .625 | – | .625 | 1.6 | .2 | .1 | .3 | 1.3 |
| Career | 490 | 110 | 14.4 | .513 | – | .662 | 2.8 | .2 | .3 | 1.1 | 2.2 | |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Miami | 6 | 2 | 14.7 | .800 | – | 1.000 | 3.2 | .3 | .0 | 1.2 | 1.7 |
| 2010 | Miami | 5 | 0 | 15.8 | .714 | – | .750 | 1.8 | .2 | .4 | 1.0 | 2.6 |
| 2011 | Miami | 21* | 13 | 27.4 | .367 | – | .710 | 4.6 | .5 | .4 | 1.8 | 2.8 |
| 2012† | Miami | 17 | 1 | 19.4 | .586 | – | .800 | 3.2 | .1 | .3 | .9 | 3.2 |
| 2013† | Miami | 14 | 0 | 5.1 | .300 | – | – | 1.5 | .0 | .1 | .3 | .4 |
| 2017 | San Antonio | 3 | 0 | 5.2 | .750 | – | .000 | 1.3 | .0 | .0 | .7 | 2.0 |
| Career | 66 | 16 | 17.5 | .481 | – | .746 | 3.1 | .2 | .3 | 1.1 | 2.2 | |
Source[43]
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–08 | Iowa | 3 | 3 | 24.3 | .450 | – | .500 | 6.7 | .0 | .3 | 4.0 | 8.0 |
Source[44]
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–05 | UNLV | 31 | 3 | 13.6 | .500 | – | .483 | 2.7 | .2 | .2 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| 2006–07 | UNLV | 37 | 6 | 18.1 | .597 | – | .604 | 4.1 | .4 | .5 | 2.9 | 5.2 |
| Career | 68 | 9 | 16.1 | .573 | – | .561 | 3.5 | .3 | .4 | 2.3 | 3.7 | |
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