&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Mike_Sanders_-_Phoenix_Suns.jpg) Sanders in 1987 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 7, 1960 Vidalia, Louisiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | DeRidder (DeRidder, Louisiana) |
| College | UCLA (1978–1982) |
| NBA draft | 1982: 4th round, 74th overall pick |
| Selected by the Kansas City Kings | |
| Playing career | 1982–1993 |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Number | 35, 7, 11, 33 |
| Coaching career | 1998–2014 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1982–1983 | Montana Golden Nuggets |
| 1983 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 1983 | Sarasota Stingers |
| 1983–1988 | Phoenix Suns |
| 1988–1989 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 1989–1991 | Indiana Pacers |
| 1991–1993 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| As coach: | |
| 1998–1999 | Wisconsin Blast |
| 1999–2000 | Black Hills Gold |
| 2000 | Washington Congressionals |
| 2000–2001 | Detroit Pistons (assistant) |
| 2001–2005 | Asheville Altitude (assistant) |
| 2002–2004 | Adirondack Wildcats |
| 2005–2007 | Milwaukee Bucks (assistant) |
| 2007–2008 | Charlotte Bobcats (assistant) |
| 2008–2009 | Minot SkyRockets |
| 2009–2011 | Fort Wayne Mad Ants (assistant) |
| 2012–2014 | Utah Jazz (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 5,162 (8.0 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,927 (3.0 rpg) |
| Assists | 880 (1.4 apg) |
| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Michael Anthony Sanders (born May 7, 1960, Vidalia, Louisiana) is an American retired professional basketball player who played primarily as a small forward. He was drafted by the Kansas City Kings in the 4th round (5th pick) and was the 74th overall pick in the1982 NBA Draft.[1] He is a former assistant coach for the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA).[2] Prior to being an assistant coach for Tyrone Corbin, Sanders was the team's director of player development.
- ^ "Mike Sanders Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more". Basketball-Reference.com. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
- ^ Jazz Promotes Michael Sanders to Assistant Coach; Brad Jones Hired as Assistant Coach/Player Development