 Peterson in 2007 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 26, 1977 Flint, Michigan, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Flint Northwestern (Flint, Michigan) |
| College | Michigan State (1995–2000) |
| NBA draft | 2000: 1st round, 21st overall pick |
| Selected by the Toronto Raptors | |
| Playing career | 2000–2011 |
| Position | Shooting guard / small forward |
| Number | 24, 9, 42 |
| Career history | |
| 2000–2007 | Toronto Raptors |
| 2007–2010 | New Orleans Hornets |
| 2010–2011 | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Morris Russell Peterson Jr. (born August 26, 1977) is an American former professional basketball player who played eleven seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for Michigan State University, where in the 1999–2000 season he led the Spartans to the national title as Big Ten Player of the Year.