Keith Askins
Personal information | |
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Born | Athens, Alabama | December 15, 1967
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
Listed weight | 197 lb (89 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Athens (Athens, Alabama) |
College | Alabama (1986–1990) |
NBA draft | 1990: undrafted |
Playing career | 1990–1999 |
Position | Small forward |
Number | 2 |
Coaching career | 1999–2013 |
Career history | |
As player: | |
1990–1999 | Miami Heat |
As coach: | |
1999–2013 | Miami Heat (assistant) |
Career highlights and awards | |
As assistant coach:
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Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball Reference |
Keith Bernard Askins (born December 15, 1967) is a retired American professional basketball player.
Basketball career
After playing at the University of Alabama, the 6'7" Askins signed with the National Basketball Association's Miami Heat in 1990, after not being drafted. A versatile athlete who could guard multiple positions, he spent his entire career with the Heat as a reserve and defensive specialist, retiring after being waived in 1999 with career totals of 1,852 points and 1,428 rebounds.
Immediately after retiring, Askins joined the Heat's coaching staff, going on to serve as assistant for Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra and winning three championships.[1][2] In September 2013, he was promoted to the team's director of college and pro scouting.[3] A career all spent with the Heat either as a player, assistant coach, or front office executive, Askins is into his 33rd season with the same franchise as of 2023.
On May 7, 2022, Askins was induced to the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame.[4]
Personal life
A graduate of the University of Alabama with a marketing degree, Askins currently resides in El Paso with his wife and twin boys.[5]
Career statistics
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 |
NBA
Source[6]
Regular season
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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1990–91 | Miami | 39 | 1 | 6.8 | .420 | .240 | .480 | 1.7 | .5 | .4 | .3 | 2.2 |
1991–92 | Miami | 59 | 4 | 14.3 | .410 | .342 | .703 | 2.4 | .6 | .7 | .3 | 3.7 |
1992–93 | Miami | 69 | 1 | 13.6 | .413 | .338 | .725 | 2.9 | .4 | .4 | .4 | 3.3 |
1993–94 | Miami | 37 | 0 | 8.6 | .409 | .190 | .900 | 2.2 | .4 | .3 | .0 | 2.3 |
1994–95 | Miami | 50 | 5 | 17.1 | .391 | .269 | .807 | 4.0 | .8 | .7 | .3 | 4.6 |
1995–96 | Miami | 75 | 14 | 25.3 | .402 | .418 | .789 | 4.3 | 1.6 | .6 | .8 | 6.1 |
1996–97 | Miami | 78 | 30 | 22.7 | .433 | .401 | .672 | 3.5 | 1.0 | .7 | .2 | 4.9 |
1997–98 | Miami | 46 | 12 | 14.8 | .320 | .284 | .632 | 2.2 | .6 | .3 | .4 | 2.4 |
1998–99 | Miami | 33 | 13 | 12.6 | .323 | .276 | .625 | 1.3 | .3 | .5 | .1 | 1.6 |
Career | 486 | 80 | 16.4 | .401 | .355 | .717 | 2.9 | .8 | .6 | .3 | 3.8 |
Playoffs
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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1992 | Miami | 3 | 0 | 16.0 | .455 | .600 | .000 | 3.0 | 1.0 | .3 | .0 | 4.3 |
1994 | Miami | 1 | 0 | 6.0 | .000 | – | – | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
1996 | Miami | 3 | 0 | 16.0 | .364 | .333 | 1.000 | 2.7 | .7 | .3 | .0 | 4.3 |
1997 | Miami | 12 | 0 | 12.2 | .435 | .500 | 1.000 | 2.3 | .6 | .3 | .2 | 2.5 |
1998 | Miami | 4 | 0 | 14.5 | .286 | .200 | – | 1.8 | .3 | .5 | .0 | 1.3 |
1999 | Miami | 4 | 0 | 6.8 | .000 | .000 | – | 1.0 | .0 | .5 | .3 | .0 |
Career | 27 | 0 | 12.3 | .368 | .387 | .778 | 2.1 | .5 | .3 | .1 | 2.3 |
References
- ^ Wait-Watchers: Curry simmers for Heat call; ESPN, January 17, 2012
- ^ Haslem closing in on Heat rebound record; Sports Illustrated, November 20, 2012
- ^ Heat announce front office promotions; NBA.com, September 28, 2013
- ^ [1]; Rolltide.com, May 9, 2022
- ^ [2]; Nba.com, Jul 30, 2020
- ^ "Keith Askins". Basketball Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
External links
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- 1967 births
- Living people
- Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball players
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- Basketball coaches from Alabama
- Basketball players from Alabama
- Miami Heat assistant coaches
- Miami Heat players
- People from Athens, Alabama
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- Undrafted National Basketball Association players