History of Mike Bibby in Timeline
Mike Bibby is a former American professional basketball player who played 14 seasons in the NBA. He's now the head coach at California State University, Sacramento. Bibby led the Arizona Wildcats to the 1997 NCAA Championship before being drafted second overall by the Vancouver Grizzlies in 1998. He earned NBA All-Rookie First Team honors with the Grizzlies. He's known for his time with the Sacramento Kings, where he was a key player during their early 2000s success. He also played for the Atlanta Hawks, Washington Wizards, Miami Heat, and New York Knicks, retiring after the 2011-2012 season.
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May 13, 1978: Michael Bibby Born
On May 13, 1978, Michael Bibby was born. He is an American former professional basketball player and current head coach at California State University, Sacramento.
1997: Led Wildcats to NCAA Championship
In 1997, As a freshman at Arizona, Mike Bibby helped lead the Wildcats to the NCAA championship, scoring 19 points in the overtime, 84–79 NCAA Championship Game win versus the University of Kentucky.
1997: Named Pac-10 Freshman of the Year
In 1997, Mike Bibby was named Pac-10 Freshman of the Year after averaging 13.5 ppg, 5.2 apg and 3.2 rpg.
1997: Won 1997 NCAA Championship with Arizona Wildcats
In 1997, Mike Bibby won the NCAA Championship playing basketball for the Arizona Wildcats.
1998: Entered the 1998 NBA Draft
In 1998, Mike Bibby entered the NBA Draft and was selected by the Vancouver Grizzlies with the second overall pick.
1998: Finished third for the 1998 Wooden Award
In 1998, Mike Bibby finished third in the voting for the Wooden Award and he was selected to the ’97 All-Final Four Team.
1999: Helped Hawks win their first playoff series
During the next season, Mike Bibby averaged 15 points, 5 assists and 1.2 steals per game to help the Atlanta Hawks win their first playoff series since 1999, against the Miami Heat.
1999: Improved numbers in next two seasons
In 1999, Mike Bibby improved his numbers, averaging 14.5 points per game during the 1999–2000 season.
January 16, 2000: Tied Vancouver's franchise record for steals
On January 16, 2000, Mike Bibby tied Vancouver's franchise record for steals in a single game with seven.
April 2, 2000: Twice tied Vancouver's franchise record for steals
On April 2, 2000, Mike Bibby twice tied Vancouver's franchise record for steals in a single game with seven.
June 27, 2001: Traded to the Sacramento Kings on June 27, 2001
On June 27, 2001, Mike Bibby and Brent Price were traded to the Sacramento Kings for Jason Williams and Nick Anderson.
2002: Secured second seed in the West
During the 2002–03 season, Bibby was hampered by injuries, playing in only 55 games, but still averaged a respectable 15.9 points per game with the Kings going 59–23 and securing second seed in the West, as well as a second-consecutive division title.
2002: Guided Kings to NBA best record
In 2002, Mike Bibby guided the Sacramento Kings to an NBA best record at 61–21 and a Pacific division title.
2003: Posted some of the best numbers of his career
For the 2003–04 season, Mike Bibby posted some of the best numbers of his career, scoring 1,506 points (18.4 per game) and helped the Kings reach the playoffs.
2004: Mike Bibby teammate with Eddie House
In 2004, Mike Bibby was teammates with Eddie House on the Sacramento Kings.
2005: Played during the 2005-06 season
During the 2005–06 season, Mike Bibby started all 82 games for Sacramento and averaged a career-high 21.1 points per game.
February 16, 2008: Acquired by the Atlanta Hawks
On February 16, 2008, Mike Bibby was acquired by the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Shelden Williams, Anthony Johnson, Tyronn Lue, Lorenzen Wright and a 2008 second-round draft pick.
July 7, 2009: Agreed to a three-year deal with the Hawks
On July 7, 2009, Mike Bibby and the Atlanta Hawks agreed to a three-year deal worth about $18 million.
2010: Jim Bibby Death
In 2010, Jim Bibby, the uncle of Mike Bibby, passed away.
February 28, 2011: Agreed to a contract buyout
On February 28, 2011, after playing two games for Washington, Mike Bibby agreed to a contract buyout.
March 2, 2011: Signed with the Miami Heat
On March 2, 2011, Mike Bibby signed with the Miami Heat after he cleared waivers.
2013: Returned to Shadow Mountain High School
In 2013, Mike Bibby returned to his alma mater, Shadow Mountain High School, as an assistant basketball coach.
November 20, 2014: Honored by the Sacramento Kings
On November 20, 2014, Mike Bibby was honored as a guest of honor by the Sacramento Kings, as he sat court side to watch the game against the Chicago Bulls.
February 2017: Alleged Sexual Abuse
In February 2017, a teacher alleged that Mike Bibby made sexually explicit statements to her, groped her, and rubbed his genitals against her.
2017: Michael Jr. transferred to Appalachian State.
In 2017, Mike Bibby's son, Michael Jr. transferred to Appalachian State.
February 2019: Under investigation for alleged sexual abuse
In February 2019, Mike Bibby was under investigation by Phoenix police for allegedly sexually abusing a teacher at Shadow Mountain High School.
October 2019: Hired by Hillcrest Prep
In October 2019, Mike Bibby was hired by Hillcrest Prep in Phoenix, coaching them for 10 games before both sides mutually parted ways.
March 24, 2025: Hired as head coach at California State University, Sacramento
On March 24, 2025, Mike Bibby was hired to serve as the head basketball coach at California State University, Sacramento.
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