Career Timeline of Amar'e Stoudemire: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Amar'e Stoudemire made an impact.

Amar'e Stoudemire is a former American-Israeli professional basketball player and current coach. He most recently served as a player development assistant for the Brooklyn Nets. Stoudemire achieved significant recognition throughout his playing career, leading to his induction into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 2025 and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2026. Acknowledged for his athletic prowess and contributions to the sport, he transitioned into coaching after retiring from professional play.

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December 30, 2002: Season High of 38 points Against Timberwolves

On December 30, 2002, Amar'e Stoudemire scored a season high of 38 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This was the highest score by a prep-to-pro player until broken by LeBron James. He also won the NBA's Rookie of the Year award and was selected to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.

2002: Declared for the NBA Draft

In 2002, Amar'e Stoudemire de-committed from the University of Memphis and declared for the NBA draft, where he was selected by the Phoenix Suns.

2002: Drafted by the Phoenix Suns

In 2002, Amar'e Stoudemire was selected by the Phoenix Suns with the ninth overall pick of the NBA draft.

2002: McDonald's All-American Game Selection

In 2002, Amar'e Stoudemire was selected to play in the McDonald's All-American Game at Madison Square Garden in New York City. He was also named Florida's Mr. Basketball, the Orlando Sentinel's Florida High School Player of the Year, and to USA Today's All-USA Basketball First Team.

2003: Established Each One, Teach One Foundation

In 2003, Amar'e Stoudemire started the Each One, Teach One foundation.

2003: NBA Rookie of the Year Award

In 2003, Amar'e Stoudemire won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award with the Phoenix Suns.

2004: Teamed up with Steve Nash

During the 2004-05 season, Amar'e Stoudemire teamed up with Steve Nash, leading the Suns to a 62-20 record. He also achieved a new career high of 50 points against the Portland Trail Blazers and was selected to his first NBA All-Star Game.

2004: Selection for U.S. Olympic Team

During the summer of 2004, Amar'e Stoudemire was selected to play for the U.S. national team in the Summer Olympics, where they won a bronze medal, though he had limited playing time.

2004: Olympic Bronze Medal

In 2004, Amar'e Stoudemire won a bronze medal with the United States national team at the Olympic Games.

October 4, 2005: Signed Five-Year Contract Extension

On October 4, 2005, Amar'e Stoudemire signed a five-year, $73 million contract extension with the Phoenix Suns.

March 27, 2006: Scoreless Game Against the New Jersey Nets

On March 27, 2006, Amar'e Stoudemire had a scoreless game against the New Jersey Nets after returning from microfracture surgery.

2006: End of Regular Season

Amar'e Stoudemire finished the 2006-07 regular season averaging 20.4 points and 9.6 rebounds per game.

2006: Changed Jersey Number to 1

Before the 2006–07 season, Amar'e Stoudemire changed his jersey number from 32 to 1.

2006: Attended USA Basketball camp

In 2006, Amar'e Stoudemire attended the USA Basketball camp in Las Vegas, although he ultimately did not play in the 2006 FIBA World Championship.

February 18, 2007: Second NBA All-Star Game Appearance

On February 18, 2007, Amar'e Stoudemire appeared in the 2007 NBA All-Star Game, his second All-Star Game appearance. He scored 29 points and grabbed 9 rebounds but missed out on the MVP award to Kobe Bryant.

2007: Led Suns in Scoring and Rebounds

During the 2007-08 season, Amar'e Stoudemire led the Phoenix Suns in scoring (25.2 per game) and rebounds (9.1 per game).

2007: Played in the FIBA Americas Championship

In 2007, Amar'e Stoudemire played in the FIBA Americas Championship.

2007: All-NBA First Team Selection

In 2007, Amar'e Stoudemire was named to the All-NBA First Team.

April 2008: Withdrawal from 2008 Olympics

In April 2008, Amar'e Stoudemire withdrew from consideration for the 2008 Olympics due to concerns about pushing himself too hard after an injury-free year.

November 2008: NBA Community Assist Award

In November 2008, Amar'e Stoudemire received the NBA's Community Assist Award for his work with the Each 1, Teach 1 Foundation, which provided safe drinking water in Sierra Leone.

2008: Suns struggled early in 2008-09

Under new coach Terry Porter, the Phoenix Suns struggled early in the 2008–09 season with his system and lost five games in a row heading into the 2009 All-Star break.

2009: Trade Discussions

During the 2009–10 season, there were discussions of trading Amar'e Stoudemire to the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors, but neither deal materialized. Also, In the 2009-10 season, Stoudemire was named to the All-Star Team.

June 30, 2010: Opted Out of Phoenix Suns Contract

On June 30, 2010, Amar'e Stoudemire opted out of his contract with the Phoenix Suns, making him an unrestricted free agent.

July 5, 2010: Agreed to Contract with New York Knicks

On July 5, 2010, Amar'e Stoudemire and the New York Knicks agreed in principle to a contract estimated to be worth around $99.7 million over five years.

December 15, 2010: Set Franchise Record with Ninth Straight 30-Point Game

On December 15, 2010, Amar'e Stoudemire set a franchise record with his ninth straight 30-point game, while playing for the New York Knicks in a loss against the Boston Celtics.

December 17, 2010: Set Franchise Record Shooting 50 Percent or Better

On December 17, 2010, Amar'e Stoudemire set a franchise record with his ninth straight game shooting 50 percent or better from the field while playing for the New York Knicks.

2010: Amar'e Stoudemire Basketball Academy in Mali & PETA Campaign

In 2010, Amar'e Stoudemire hosted the first Amar'e Stoudemire Basketball Academy in Mali. That same year, he posed shirtless for PETA's Ink Not Mink campaign.

January 27, 2011: Named Eastern Conference All-Star Starter

On January 27, 2011, Amar'e Stoudemire was named a starter on the Eastern Conference All-Star Team. He became the first Knicks player to start in the game since Patrick Ewing.

February 22, 2011: Knicks Acquired Carmelo Anthony

On February 22, 2011, the Knicks made a three-team trade with the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves that sent Nuggets superstar Carmelo Anthony to the Knicks.

August 2011: Signed Deal with Scholastic Press

In August 2011, Amar'e Stoudemire signed a deal with Scholastic Press to write the "STAT: Standing Tall And Talented" series of middle-grade chapter books.

2011: Guest Appearances on TV Shows

In 2011, Amar'e Stoudemire made guest appearances on Law & Order: SVU, Entourage, and Sesame Street.

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2011: Launched Clothing Line and Record Label

In 2011, Amar'e Stoudemire started his own clothing line, which launched at Macy's, and has his own record label named Hypocalypto.

August 2012: Publication of STAT: Home Court

In August 2012, the first book in Amar'e Stoudemire's series, STAT: Home Court, which he described as biographical, was published.

December 18, 2012: Assigned to Erie BayHawks

On December 18, 2012, Amar'e Stoudemire was assigned to the Erie BayHawks of the NBA D-League to practice with the team as he continued his rehab from a knee injury.

January 1, 2013: Season Debut Against Portland

On January 1, 2013, Amar'e Stoudemire made his season debut at home against Portland, playing 17 minutes off the bench, scoring six points and grabbing one rebound.

March 9, 2013: Knee Debridement Announced

On March 9, 2013, it was announced that Amar'e Stoudemire would have a right knee debridement, causing him to miss the rest of the regular season.

May 11, 2013: Returned to Action Against Indiana Pacers

On May 11, 2013, Amar'e Stoudemire returned to action in Game 3 during the Knicks' Eastern Conference Semifinals series against the Indiana Pacers.

2013: Shareholder of Hapoel Jerusalem B.C. and Assistant Coach

In 2013, Amar'e Stoudemire became a major shareholder of Hapoel Jerusalem B.C. and an assistant coach for the Canadian men's national basketball team for the Maccabiah Games.