Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Wally Szczerbiak
How Wally Szczerbiak built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Wally Szczerbiak is a former professional basketball player who played 10 seasons in the NBA for four different teams. He is now a color analyst for the New York Knicks on MSG Network. Szczerbiak had a successful college basketball career at Miami University in Ohio, where his jersey was retired. He is one of only five players from the university to receive this honor.
1997: Szczerbiak's Junior Season
In 1997, as a junior, Szczerbiak became one of college basketball's leading scorers, averaging 24.4 points per game. He earned first-team All-MAC honors despite missing games with a broken wrist.
1999: Drafted by Minnesota Timberwolves
In 1999, Szczerbiak was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the sixth overall pick in the NBA draft.
1999: NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Run
In 1999, during his senior season, Szczerbiak led the Redhawks to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA tournament as a #10 seed. He scored a career-high 43 points in a first-round win. They lost to Kentucky in the Sweet 16.
2002: NBA All-Star Selection
In 2002, Szczerbiak had his best year as a professional when he was a coaches' selection to the Western Conference All-Star team.
April 13, 2003: Tied Timberwolves Franchise Record
On April 13, 2003, Szczerbiak tied a Timberwolves franchise record with 44 points.
2004: Szczerbiak came off the bench
During the 2004-05 NBA season, Szczerbiak came off the bench.
2005: Szczerbiak returned to the starting role
During the 2005-06 NBA season, Szczerbiak returned to the starting role.
January 26, 2006: Traded to Boston Celtics
On January 26, 2006, Szczerbiak, along with others, was traded to the Boston Celtics for Ricky Davis and others.
June 28, 2007: Traded to Seattle SuperSonics
On June 28, 2007, Szczerbiak was traded to the Seattle SuperSonics along with Delonte West and Jeff Green for Ray Allen and Glen Davis.
2007: Played 75 games in the 2007-2008 season
During the 2007-2008 NBA season, Szczerbiak played 75 games and averaged 11.5 points.
February 21, 2008: Traded to Cleveland Cavaliers
On February 21, 2008, Szczerbiak and Delonte West were traded by the SuperSonics to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a three-way deal.
April 16, 2008: Scored 18 points against Detroit
On April 16, 2008, Szczerbiak scored 18 points against Detroit.
2008: 2008 NBA Playoffs
During the 2008 NBA playoffs, Szczerbiak started at shooting guard for the Cavaliers, and averaged 10.8 points per game.
2008: 2008-2009 NBA Season with the Cavaliers
During the 2008-2009 NBA season, Szczerbiak played 74 games, averaging seven points.
August 2009: Discussions with Denver Nuggets
In August 2009, Szczerbiak was in discussions with the Denver Nuggets, but he rejected their contract offer.
2009: 2008-2009 NBA Season with the Cavaliers
During the 2008-2009 NBA season, Szczerbiak played 74 games, averaging seven points.
2009: Became Basketball Analyst for CBS College Sports
In 2009, Szczerbiak became a basketball analyst for CBS College Sports after retiring from the NBA.
2012: Hired as Analyst at MSG Network
In 2012, Szczerbiak was hired as an analyst at MSG Network to cover the New York Knicks.
2023: Continued Role at MSG Network
As of 2023, Szczerbiak remains in his role as an analyst at MSG Network.
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