American · Flint, Michigan · Born 28 May 1967Three-time All-Star and 1997 All-Star Game MVP — the most prolific three-point shooter of his generation at Miami.
Glen Anthony Rice was born in Flint, Michigan in 1967. Miami Heat selected him fourth overall in the 1989 NBA Draft after leading Michigan to the NCAA championship with 184 points across six tournament games. His 14-season career produced 18.3 points per game and three All-Star appearances. He won the NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2000 alongside Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant. He was named All-Star Game MVP in 1997 after scoring 20 points in the second half including a then-All-Star Game record six three-pointers — a performance that cemented his reputation as the premier shooter of his era. He led the league in three-point percentage in 1995-96. He averaged 22.3 points for the Charlotte Hornets in his best individual season. He was traded from Charlotte to the Lakers in the deal that brought Eddie Jones to Charlotte — a trade that gave the Lakers a crucial championship piece. He won Olympic gold with the USA at Sydney 2000. His shooting mechanics — consistent arc, textbook release point and the ability to get his shot off in traffic — made him one of the most reliable pure shooters of the decade.
Prolific three-point shooter and NBA champion with Lakers
How They Played
Pure shooter with excellent range and clutch scoring ability
Lasting Impact
One of the greatest shooters in NBA history and key Lakers role player
Career Honours
- NBA Champion (2000)
- All-Star 3x
- All-Star Game MVP (1997)
- Olympic Gold Medal (2000)
| Club | Period | Apps |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Heat | 1989–1995 | 429 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 1995–1999 | 246 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 1999–2000 | 82 |
| New York Knicks | 2000–2001 | 77 |
| Houston Rockets | 2001–2003 | 139 |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 2003–2004 | 31 |
American Athletes