Reggie Evans is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for over a decade. He was born on May 18, 1980, in Pensacola, Florida, and attended the University of Iowa, where he played college basketball for the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Evans began his professional career in 2002 when he was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in the second round of the NBA draft. He played for the SuperSonics for two seasons before being traded to the Denver Nuggets in 2006. He played for the Nuggets for one season before being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in 2007.
Evans played for the 76ers for two seasons before being traded to the Toronto Raptors in 2009. He played for the Raptors for two seasons before being traded to the Los Angeles Clippers in 2011. He played for the Clippers for one season before being traded to the Brooklyn Nets in 2012.
Evans played for the Nets for two seasons before being traded to the Sacramento Kings in 2014. He played for the Kings for one season before being traded to the Washington Wizards in 2015. He was waived by the Wizards in October 2015, and he retired from professional basketball shortly thereafter.
Throughout his career, Evans was known for his rebounding and defensive skills. He was a tenacious rebounder who was willing to do whatever it took to grab a loose ball. He was also a solid defender who could guard multiple positions.
Evans was not known for his scoring ability, but he was a valuable role player who could contribute in other ways. He was a hard worker who was willing to do the dirty work that often goes unnoticed. He was also a good teammate who was respected by his peers.
In total, Evans played in 778 NBA games over the course of his career. He averaged 4.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game. He was never an All-Star or a major award winner, but he was a reliable player who was respected by his coaches and teammates.
In retirement, Evans has remained involved in basketball. He has worked as a coach and mentor to young players, and he has also been involved in various charitable endeavors. He is remembered as a hardworking and dedicated player who gave his all on the court.
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