Steven Adams (C, Oklahoma City Thunder), New Zealand
Height: 2.13 m, 7'0" | Weight: 116 kg, 255 lbs
Steven Adams proved himself a member of the NBA's next generation of big men in his 2013-14 rookie season. From the moment he touched the floor, the New Zealand native gave the Thunder an edge -- in toughness, in muscle and on the boards -- en route to a 59-13 season and run to the Western Conference Finals. He exploded off the bench in the Playoffs, shooting 68.9 percent from the floor and boosting the Thunder's second unit.
Key Stats
2013-14 Season: PTS: 3.3 | REB: 4.1 | AST: 0.5 | BLK: 0.7
Season Highlight: He scored 17 points against the Detroit Pistons on 8 November, 2013.
Awards
*2013-14 All-Rookie Second Team
*Nominated for 2014 NBA Social Media Award
5 Things To Know
1. He became the first New Zealand native to be selected in the first round of the NBA Draft.
2. He's the youngest of 18 siblings, six of whom played basketball for New Zealand - while his sister, Valerie Adams, won a 2008 Olympic gold medal in the shot put
3. All of his brothers stand between 2.08 m to 2.11 m and his sisters 1.96 m to 1.98 m
4. His nickname is the "Kiwi Phenom"
5. His shoe size is a US size 19
Check out Adams' photos and videos in the LEAGUE section of the NBA Game Time app
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