Hamilton had his No. 32 jersey retired by the Pistons in 2017, after playing for them for nine seasons from 2002-11 and winning an NBA title in 2004. During his 14-year career, Hamilton also played with the Washington Wizards and Chicago Bulls, averaging 17.1 points, 3.4 assists, and 3.1 rebounds.
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Hamilton played college basketball at the University of Connecticut from 1996-99, where he led the Huskies to a NCAA championship in 1999 while earning the Final Four Most Outstanding Player award. In his three years at UConn, Hamilton was twice named Big East Player of the Year and was a consensus first team All-American.
Hamilton was selected 7th overall in the 1999 NBA draft by the Washington Wizards, where he played for three seasons, including one with Michael Jordan.
He was traded to the Pistons in 2002, was a three-time NBA All-Star and settled in to become one of the top shooting guards. In 2011, Hamilton signed with the Chicago Bulls to add veteran leadership to a team looking to make it out of the Eastern Conference and compete for an NBA championship.
Off the court, Hamilton is involved in making a difference in the community. Early in his career, he founded the Rip City Foundation to enhance lives through education and recreation with a special emphasis on healthy living. Hamilton’s dedication to improving the lives of others continues to motivate him to find fun and innovate ways to help youth embrace a balanced lifestyle.
The Detroit High School Sports Awards show is part of the USA Today High School Sports Awards program, the largest high school sports recognition program in the country. This year, more than 300 coaches and athletes will be recognized and players of the year will be named in 29 sports.
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