All summer long, NBA Game Time's celebrating the global reach of the game we love. Over the course of 90 days - leading up to the 2014 Global Games in October - get to know more about the international faces of the NBA. Day 3 brings...
Joel Anthony (C, Boston Celtics), Canada
Height: 2.06 m, 6-foot-9 | Weight: 111 kg, 245 pounds | 9 August, 1982
50 – Not only Joel Anthony's jersey number, but also the temperature difference (in Fahrenheit) between Miami and Boston when he was traded in January 2014.
Anthony began the season as a backup center in Miami after winning two championships with the Heat in 2011-12 and 2012-13. However, traded to the Celtics mid-season he found himself playing against the Miami Heat in his Celtics debut. As a seven-year veteran, he bolstered the inexperienced Celtics and served as a mentor for a young Boston team.
Anthony's teammates laud his defensive skills, and hope he brings some of the Heat's championship mentality to the rebuilding Celtics. If he can, that should warm up Boston a few degrees next winter.
Key Stats
2013-14 Season: PTS: 0.8 | REB: 1.2 | AST: 0.1 | BLK 0.4
Season Highlight: Anthony reached fourth in blocked shots on the all-time Heat list before being traded.
Awards
*2-time NBA Champion (2012, 2013)
5 Things To Know
1. He was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada to an Antiguan mother.
2. He was cut from the Dawson College basketball team before going to Pensacola Junior College, then UNLV. After going undrafted, he's played more than 460 career NBA games between the regular season and Playoffs.
3. He graduated UNLV with a degree in sociology and physical education.
4. Anthony, a Canadian National Team member, has played a huge role in basketball's surge in Canada – including three Lottery picks in June.
5. He's often referred to as "The Warden" according to the LA Times, but his teammates call him "Doc".
Check out Anthony's photos and videos in the LEAGUE section of the NBA Game Time app
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