Arron Afflalo is a former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for ten seasons. He was born on October 15, 1985, in Los Angeles, California, and attended Centennial High School in Compton, California. Afflalo played college basketball at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) from 2004 to 2007, where he was named the Pac-10 Player of the Year in his junior season.
Afflalo was selected in the first round of the 2007 NBA draft by the Detroit Pistons. He played for the Pistons for two seasons, from 2007 to 2009, before being traded to the Denver Nuggets. Afflalo played for the Nuggets for three seasons, from 2009 to 2012, before being traded to the Orlando Magic. He played for the Magic for two seasons, from 2012 to 2014, before being traded to the Denver Nuggets again. Afflalo played for the Nuggets for one season, from 2014 to 2015, before signing with the New York Knicks. He played for the Knicks for one season, from 2015 to 2016, before signing with the Sacramento Kings. Afflalo played for the Kings for two seasons, from 2016 to 2018, before becoming a free agent.
Throughout his career, Afflalo was known for his strong defensive skills and his ability to shoot from beyond the arc. He was a reliable scorer and a solid contributor on both ends of the court. Afflalo was also known for his professionalism and his leadership qualities, which made him a valuable asset to any team he played for.
In his rookie season with the Pistons, Afflalo played in 75 games and averaged 3.7 points per game. He saw an increase in playing time in his second season, playing in 74 games and averaging 4.9 points per game. Afflalo's best season came in 2013-2014, when he played for the Magic and averaged 18.2 points per game, 3.6 rebounds per game, and 3.4 assists per game. He was named the Magic's Most Valuable Player that season.
Afflalo's career statistics include 759 games played, 8,973 points scored, and 2,882 rebounds. He shot 44.5% from the field, 38.5% from beyond the arc, and 81.1% from the free-throw line. Afflalo was also a two-time NBA All-Defensive Team selection, in 2011 and 2014.
After becoming a free agent in 2018, Afflalo did not sign with any team and announced his retirement from professional basketball. He has since become involved in various business ventures and philanthropic efforts, including investing in real estate and supporting education initiatives in his hometown of Los Angeles.
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