| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 19, 1963 Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Listed weight | 162 lb (73 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Hartford Public (Hartford, Connecticut) |
| College | Boston College (1981–1985) |
| NBA draft | 1985: 3rd round, 66th overall pick |
| Selected by the Sacramento Kings | |
| Playing career | 1985–1996 |
| Position | Point guard |
| Number | 10, 14, 23 |
| Coaching career | 1999–2010 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1985 | Springfield Fame |
| 1985 | Sacramento Kings |
| 1985–1986 | Bay State Bombardiers |
| 1986 | Springfield Fame |
| 1986–1987 | Washington Bullets |
| 1987–1991 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1991–1994 | Washington Bullets |
| 1994–1996 | Charlotte Hornets |
| As coach: | |
| 1999–2000 | Richmond Rhythm (assistant) |
| 2000–2001 | Vancouver Grizzlies (assistant) |
| 2001–2002 | Memphis Grizzlies (assistant) |
| 2004 | Washington Mystics |
| 2005–2007 | Maryland (assistant) |
| 2009–2010 | Archbishop Carroll HS |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 9,621 (14.7 ppg) |
| Assists | 4,209 (6.4 apg) |
| Steals | 1,081 (1.7 spg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Michael Adams (born January 19, 1963) is an American former professional basketball player and coach. He played college basketball for the Boston College Eagles and was a third-round selection in the 1985 NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings. Adams played 11 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) with the Kings, Washington Bullets, Denver Nuggets and Charlotte Hornets. He was an NBA All-Star with the Bullets in 1992.