.jpg) Douglas withAnadolu Efes in January 2018 | |
| No. 23 – FC Porto | |
|---|---|
| Position | Point guard |
| League | Liga Portuguesa de Basquetebol |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (1986-03-16)March 16, 1986 (age 39) Tampa, Florida, U.S. |
| Listed height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Listed weight | 86 kg (190 lb) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Jonesboro (Jonesboro, Georgia) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 2009: 1st round, 29th overall pick |
| Selected by theLos Angeles Lakers | |
| Playing career | 2009–present |
| Career history | |
| 2009–2012 | New York Knicks |
| 2012–2013 | Houston Rockets |
| 2013 | Sacramento Kings |
| 2013–2014 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2014 | Miami Heat |
| 2014–2015 | Jiangsu Dragons |
| 2015–2016 | New Orleans Pelicans |
| 2016–2017 | Memphis Grizzlies |
| 2017–2018 | Anadolu Efes |
| 2018 | Sakarya |
| 2018–2019 | Darüşşafaka |
| 2019–2020 | Estudiantes |
| 2020–2021 | Varese |
| 2021–2022 | Iraklis Thessaloniki |
| 2022 | Hapoel Eilat |
| 2022–2024 | Benfica |
| 2024– | FC Porto |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at NBA.com  | |
| Stats atBasketball Reference | |
Toney Bernard Douglas (born March 16, 1986) is an American professionalbasketball player forFC Porto of theLiga Portuguesa de Basquetebol. He played college basketball forAuburn for one year, eventually becoming frustrated with his role on the team as ashooting guard. He subsequently transferred toFlorida State University for the remainder of his collegiate career, where he switched to thepoint guard position. Emerging as a defensive force in his junior season, Douglas set school and conference records forsteals. He stepped up as a team leader in his final season, breaking personal records in several statistical categories and helped lead the Seminoles to their firstNCAA Tournament in 11 years.
Douglas was drafted by theLos Angeles Lakers in the2009 NBA draft with the 29th overall pick, but was immediately traded to theNew York Knicks. He played for the Knicks,Houston Rockets,Sacramento Kings and theGolden State Warriors before being traded to theMiami Heat in 2014. After spending the 2014–15 season in China with theJiangsu Dragons, he returned to the NBA in 2015, joining theNew Orleans Pelicans.
Douglas was born to Harry and Stephanie Douglas inTampa, Florida, but moved toJonesboro, Georgia with his parents as a youth. He attendedJonesboro High School, where he was starter for its basketball team for three years. Douglas played alongside his brother,Harry, for the same amount of time. He spent most of hisfreshman season (2000–01) on thejunior varsity team.[1] In the 2001–02 season, when he was made a starter,[1] Douglas averaged 21.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game, and became the first sophomore to earn first-team honors at the all-region and all-state levels. In his junior season, Douglas averaged 28.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game, scoring 20 points or more 24 times. He was named the Georgia Class 5A Player of the Year, and helped lead the team to the championship game of the state playoffs. Douglas averaged 34 points per game as a senior, and the team advanced as far as the state semifinals. He departed Jonesboro High as Clayton County's leading scorer, with 2,404 points. He was subsequently named fourth-teamParade All-American and earned aMcDonald's All-American nomination.[2] Considered a four-star recruit byRivals.com, Douglas was listed as the No. 14 shooting guard and the No. 66 player in the nation in 2004.[3]
Douglas committed toAuburn University during his junior year of high school.[1] Playing as the startingshooting guard in his freshman season (2004–05), he led the team in scoring, at 16.9 points per game, and scored a team season-high (as well as career high) 38 points againstNicholls State.[2][4] Douglas, who had the second-highest freshman scoring average in the nation, was voted to the All-SEC Freshman Team, third-team Freshman All-America, and third-team All-SEC—Douglas was the fourth Auburn freshman to be named to the latter.[2]
Douglas submitted his name for theNBA draft in the 2005 offseason, but did not sign with anagent, therefore allowing him to stay eligible for college when he later withdrew from the process.[4][5] Despite Douglas' success at Auburn, he and his family were unhappy with his position on the basketball team. Douglas wanted to be the team'spoint guard, which he believed was his more natural position and the one he would play in the NBA. However, team management did not accede to his request, prompting him to request a transfer. Then-coachJeff Lebo granted Douglas his scholarship release on the condition that he transfer to a non-SEC university. On June 29, 2005, Douglas enrolled atFlorida State University, where coachLeonard Hamilton allowed him to play point guard.[6] BecauseNational Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules stipulate that players who transfer must sit out the following season, Douglas only began playing with the team in the 2006–07 season, although he still practiced with them during 2005–06.[2][4][5]
Douglas initially struggled at the point guard position while adjusting to the Florida State offense, but continued to play well in other respects. The early part of his sophomore season was highlighted by his shot block that helped to seal an upset victory against then-fourth-rankedUniversity of Florida Gators, and a late-game period againstWake Forest in which he scored 10 consecutive points, leading Florida State to a win.[7][8][9] On February 7, 2007, Douglas injured the fourthmetacarpal in his right (shooting) hand, forcing him to sit out six games (nearly a month)—of which Florida State lost five.[10][11] In his first game (against theUniversity of Miami) after sustaining his injury, Douglas scored 13 points, including athree-pointer that tied the game and forcedovertime; Florida State went on to win the game.[11] Douglas finished the season with averages of 12.7 points, 2.9 assists and 2.7 rebounds per game.[2] In three games of the2007 National Invitation Tournament (NIT), he averaged 11.7 points and 3.7 rebounds, as Florida State won twice before losing toMississippi State University in the semifinals.[2][12]
In his junior season, Douglas continued his transition to point guard, creating offensive opportunities for others on the team in addition to scoring by himself. Although Douglas still needed to work on polishing the distribution aspect of his game, coach Hamilton said in January 2008 that "he's done an exceptional job when you take into consideration this hasn't been his role prior to coming to Florida State."[13] Douglas' defense improved considerably; he accumulated 2.6 steals per game as a junior (compared to 1.2 steals in the previous season), the highest rate in theACC. His total of 48 steals in 16 games againstACC teams is the third-highest in league history. In a game against theUniversity of Virginia, Douglas' steal in the final minute (his sixth of the game) and subsequent free throws carried Florida State to a win that helped their chances of being selected to the2008 NCAA tournament.[2][14]
After the regular season concluded, Douglas was selected into the ACC All-Defensive Team and the All-ACC Third Team.[15] Despite Douglas' efforts (18 points, 5 assists and 3 steals) againstNorth Carolina in the quarterfinals, Florida State lost the game, effectively shutting them out from the NCAA tournament.[2][16] After Florida State lost in the first round of the2008 NIT, Douglas finished the season with 90 steals, second only toSam Cassell in the number of steals made in one season (97).[16][17] He led the team in scoring (15.4 ppg), steals (2.6 spg; also highest in the ACC) and assists (2.6).[2]
The 2008–09 Florida State team was composed of mostly freshman and sophomores, which meant that the veteran Douglas, now a senior (one of three on the team),[18] featured more prominently in the offense than in previous years. He started all 35 games of the season, one of two Seminole players to do so. Douglas became the primary threat on offense, and was the sole top scorer for the team in 23 games. His scoring average increased by more than six points, to 21.5 points per game, which was the highest average on the team and in the ACC; he also averaged 2.9 assists, a team and career high, and 3.9 rebounds.[2][19] He earned ACC All-Defensive Team honors again and was selected to the All-ACC First Team.[2] His other major honors included being named the ACC Defensive Player of the Year, receiving the second-most votes for ACC Player of the Year and his selection to theAssociated Press' All-America Third Team.[20][21] Douglas' strong play in the ACC tournament, in which the Seminoles upset top-ranked North Carolina and advanced to their first ACC final, led to his selection to the ACC All-Tournament team, another first for a Florida State player.[22] The Seminoles made their first appearance in the NCAA tournament in 11 years, playing against theUniversity of Wisconsin. Douglas played well, scoring 26 points, but he missed an important three-point attempt late in the game and hadTrévon Hughes score the winning shot while defending him. Wisconsin won 61–59 in overtime, thus ending Douglas' collegiate career.[23]
In preparation for the2009 NBA draft, Douglas worked out at the draft combine during May 28–29, and participated in pre-draft workouts with ten teams.[24][25]
On June 25, 2009, Douglas was selected by theLos Angeles Lakers with the 29th overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft, making him the first Seminole guard to be drafted in the first round sinceBob Sura (1995).[26] Later that night, theNew York Knicks acquired the rights to Douglas in exchange for a second-round draft pick in 2011 and $3 million in cash considerations.[27][28] He signed with the Knicks on July 9, 2009[29] and averaged a team-high 7.0 assists per game during theNBA Summer League.[30] During the2009–10 season, Douglas was a reserve guard. He scored a career-high 30 points in a win against theChicago Bulls on November 4, 2010.[31] On March 17, 2011, Douglas tied a Knicks record with nine three-pointers in a home win against theMemphis Grizzlies.
On July 11, 2012, Douglas was traded, along withJosh Harrellson,Jerome Jordan, two future second-round draft picks and cash considerations, to theHouston Rockets in exchange forMarcus Camby.[32] His best game as a Rocket came on December 4, 2012, when he scored a season-high 22 points against theLos Angeles Lakers.[33]
On February 20, 2013, Douglas was traded, along withCole Aldrich andPatrick Patterson, to theSacramento Kings in exchange forThomas Robinson,Francisco García andTyler Honeycutt.[34]
On July 18, 2013, Douglas signed with theGolden State Warriors.[35] He made 24 appearances for the franchise, averaging 11 minutes per game in a limited bench role. Throughout his brief tenure, he struggled with his accuracy, shooting only 37.2% from the field.
On January 15, 2014, Douglas was traded to theMiami Heat in a three-team deal involving the Warriors and theBoston Celtics.[36] The Heat made their fourth straight appearance in the NBA Finals in2014, but lost the series in five games to theSan Antonio Spurs.
On August 19, 2014, Douglas signed a one-year deal with theJiangsu Dragons of theChinese Basketball Association.[37][38] On February 1, 2015, he terminated his contract with Jiangsu following the conclusion of the regular season.[39] He appeared in 35 games while averaging 19.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.1 steals per game.
On February 4, 2015, Douglas signed a 10-day contract with theNew Orleans Pelicans.[40] On February 18, 2015, he signed a second 10-day contract with the Pelicans.[41] However, the next day, he was waived by the Pelicans.[42] He returned to the Pelicans on March 24, signing with the team for the rest of the season.[43] On July 31, he was waived again by the Pelicans.[44]
On August 11, 2015, Douglas signed with theIndiana Pacers.[45] However, he was waived by the Pacers on October 26 after appearing in five preseason games.[46] Four days later, he re-signed with the Pelicans.[47] On March 31, 2016, he recorded 20 points and a season-high 10 assists in a 101–95 win over theDenver Nuggets.[48] On July 12, 2016, he was waived by the Pelicans.[49]
On October 3, 2016, Douglas signed with theCleveland Cavaliers.[50] However, he was later waived by the Cavaliers on October 15 after appearing in five preseason games.[51] On December 5, 2016, he signed with theMemphis Grizzlies to help the team deal with numerous injuries. Memphis had to use an NBA hardship exemption in order to sign him as he made their roster stand at 16, one over the allowed limited of 15.[52] He appeared in six games for the Grizzlies before he was waived by the team on December 15.[53] On January 30, 2017, he signed a 10-day contract with the Grizzlies.[54] He went on to sign a second 10-day contract with the Grizzlies on February 9,[55] and then a rest-of-season contract on February 23.[56] On March 18, 2017, Douglas was again waived by the Grizzlies.[57]
On December 29, 2017, Douglas signed with Turkish clubAnadolu Efes for the rest of the 2017–18 season.[58] Douglas helped Anadolu Efes to win the2018 Turkish Cup.
On August 6, 2018, Douglas signed withSakarya BB of the TurkishBasketbol Süper Ligi (BSL).[59] In 15 games played for Sakarya, Douglas averaged 15.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 6.6 assists and 2.3 steals per game.
On December 5, 2018, Douglas parted ways with Sakarya and signed withDarüşşafaka for the rest of the season.[60]
On November 26, 2019, Douglas signed withMovistar Estudiantes of the SpanishLiga ACB.[61] On February 21, 2020, he and his team part ways.[62]
On March 2, 2020, Douglas signed withVarese of the ItalianLega Basket Serie A.[63] In that period the Italian team was looking to replaceJason Clark who quit before the end of the season. In 26 games during the 2020–2021 season, Douglas averaged 14.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.9 assists, and 1.2 steals per contest.
On August 21, 2021, Douglas signed with Greek clubIraklis Thessaloniki.[64] In 18league,cup, andEuropean competition matches, he averaged 16 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 2 steals, playing 32 minutes per contest.
On January 22, 2022, Douglas signed with Israeli clubHapoel Eilat for the rest of the season.[65]
On August 14, 2022, he has signed withBenfica of theLiga Portuguesa de Basquetebol.[66]
On August 9, 2024, he has signed withFC Porto also of theLiga Portuguesa de Basquetebol.[67]
| 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 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–10 | New York | 56 | 12 | 19.4 | .458 | .389 | .809 | 1.9 | 2.0 | .8 | .1 | 8.6 |
| 2010–11 | New York | 81 | 9 | 24.3 | .416 | .373 | .794 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 1.1 | .0 | 10.6 |
| 2011–12 | New York | 38 | 9 | 17.3 | .324 | .231 | .846 | 1.9 | 2.0 | .8 | .0 | 6.2 |
| 2012–13 | Houston | 49 | 0 | 18.6 | .395 | .377 | .882 | 1.8 | 1.9 | .8 | .0 | 8.1 |
| 2012–13 | Sacramento | 22 | 0 | 17.1 | .430 | .389 | 1.000 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 1.4 | .0 | 6.1 |
| 2013–14 | Golden State | 24 | 0 | 11.0 | .372 | .322 | .625 | 1.0 | .8 | .3 | .1 | 3.7 |
| 2013–14 | Miami | 27 | 17 | 15.2 | .394 | .279 | .769 | 2.3 | 1.8 | .5 | .1 | 4.2 |
| 2014–15 | New Orleans | 12 | 0 | 14.8 | .373 | .278 | .615 | 1.8 | 2.0 | .9 | .3 | 4.3 |
| 2015–16 | New Orleans | 61 | 18 | 20.7 | .411 | .399 | .848 | 2.3 | 2.6 | 1.1 | .1 | 8.7 |
| 2016–17 | Memphis | 24 | 0 | 16.4 | .368 | .167 | .828 | 2.5 | 2.3 | .7 | .2 | 4.8 |
| Career | 394 | 65 | 19.1 | .404 | .354 | .824 | 2.2 | 2.2 | .8 | .1 | 7.6 | |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | New York | 4 | 3 | 28.0 | .366 | .389 | 1.000 | 3.3 | 2.3 | .5 | .0 | 10.8 |
| 2012 | New York | 1 | 0 | 8.0 | 1.000 | .000 | .000 | .0 | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | 2.0 |
| 2014 | Miami | 10 | 0 | 2.9 | .333 | .500 | .500 | .4 | .5 | .0 | .0 | 1.0 |
| Career | 15 | 3 | 9.9 | .373 | .417 | .875 | 1.1 | 1.0 | .1 | .0 | 3.7 | |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG | PIR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–18 | Anadolu Efes | 14 | 6 | 18.0 | .419 | .417 | .852 | 2.0 | 2.0 | .6 | .0 | 7.8 | 6.6 |
| Career | 14 | 6 | 18.0 | .419 | .417 | .852 | 2.0 | 2.0 | .6 | .0 | 7.8 | 6.6 | |
Douglas' brother,Harry, is a former wide receiver that played withAtlanta Falcons andTennessee Titans of theNational Football League (NFL).[27] In 2009, the Douglases became only the sixth set of brothers to play in the NBA and NFL.[68]
