Paul Millsap

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Paul Millsap
Position Power forward
Height 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Weight 258 lb (117 kg)
League NBA
Team Utah Jazz
Jersey #24
Born February 10, 1985 (1985-02-10) (age 23)
Monroe, Louisiana
Nationality American
College Louisiana Tech
Draft 2nd round, 47th overall, 2006
Utah Jazz
Pro career 2006–present
Awards 2007 NBA All-Rookie Second Team
Official profile Info Page

Paul Millsap (born February 10, 1985, in Monroe, Louisiana) is an American professional basketball player currently with the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association. A 6'8", 245 lbs. power forward from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Millsap was selected by the Jazz in the second round (47th overall) of the 2006 NBA Draft. His game was initially compared to Udonis Haslem [1]. He was an early entrant to the draft as a junior. He is the only player in NCAA basketball history to lead the nation in rebounding for three consecutive years.

In late 2006, some sports journalists were referring to Millsap as a potential Rookie of the Year[1] candidate, an award not traditionally given to players taken so late in the draft. Though the award would ultimately go to Brandon Roy, Millsap had a strong first season, leading all rookies with six double-doubles. He finished the 2006-07 season with averages of 7 points per game, 5 rebounds per game, nearly one steal and one block; he had season highs of 20 points, 17 rebounds, 4 blocks, 4 steals, 3 assists, and 38 minutes. He played in all 82 of Utah's games. Early in the 2007-08 season, Millsap achieved a new career high of 24 points during a win against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He later extended his career high to 28 points against the Orlando Magic in late December 2007.[2]

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  1. ^ Rookie report: Disappointments and a surprise ROY. Retrieved on 2006-12-09.
  2. ^ Millsap nets career-high 28 as Magic booed in home loss to Jazz

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