Stackhouse became the only teammate to average more points per game than Michael Jordan for an entire season (Jordan averaged 20.0 points per game in 2002-03 which was his last season in the NBA). In his first season with Washington (2002–03), Stackhouse led the Wizards in points and assists per game with 21.5 and 4.5 respectively. Stackhouse saw his final action as a Piston with Detroit's elimination in the second round of the 2001–02 NBA playoffs to the Boston Celtics.ĭuring the 2002 offseason, Stackhouse was traded to the Washington Wizards in a six-player deal, also involving Richard Hamilton. In 2001 he led the NBA in total points scored, finishing 2nd in the PPG scoring title to his former 76er teammate, Allen Iverson. In a late season victory over the Chicago Bulls, he set the Pistons' franchise record and the league's season high for points in a game with 57. A year later, he had a career-high average of 29.8 points per game. By the 1999–2000 season, his second full season with the Pistons, Stackhouse was averaging 23.6 points per game. Midway through the 1997–98 season, Stackhouse was dealt to the Detroit Pistons with Eric Montross for Theo Ratliff, Aaron McKie and future considerations. Stackhouse represented the 76ers in the 1996 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Combined, the two posted 44.2 points per game for the Sixers. In the 1996–97 season, the 76ers also drafted Allen Iverson. In his first season with the 76ers, Stackhouse led his team with a 19.2 points per game (PPG) average, and was named to the NBA's All-Rookie team. Coincidentally, both had a taller power forward from UNC drafted immediately after them in the #4 spot, Sam Perkins in 1984, and Rasheed Wallace in 1995. At one time he was hyped as the "Next Jordan" since both players played at North Carolina, went #3 in the draft, were listed at 6'6", looked similar physically, and had similarly acrobatic games. Stackhouse was selected in the first round of the 1995 NBA draft with the third pick by the Philadelphia 76ers. Following the season, Stackhouse declared his eligibility for the 1995 NBA draft.Īlthough he left UNC after two years, he continued working on his degree and received his bachelor's degree in African American Studies in 1999. While playing for the Tar Heels, he was coached by Dean Smith. He led UNC to a Final Four appearance and was named as the National Player of the Year by Sports Illustrated and earned first-team All-America and All-ACC honors. In his sophomore season at UNC, Stackhouse led the team in scoring with 19.2 points per game and averaged 8.2 rebounds per contest. Stackhouse attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he was a teammate of future NBA players Wallace, McInnis and Shammond Williams. There were some who considered Stackhouse the top prep player to come out of North Carolina since Michael Jordan. At the 1992 Nike Camp, he and Rasheed Wallace were considered to be the top players at the camp. He was a two-time first team Parade All-America selection, and was the MVP of the McDonald's All-American Game. His senior year, he played for Oak Hill Academy with future college teammate Jeff McInnis, leading them to an undefeated season. He was the state player of the year for North Carolina in 1991–92, leading Kinston (N.C) High School to the state finals. Stackhouse was a premier player from the time he was a sophomore in high school. Additionally, he has worked as an NBA TV analyst. He was the head coach of Raptors 905 and an assistant coach for the Toronto Raptors and Memphis Grizzlies. Stackhouse played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels and played 18 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and was a two-time NBA All-Star. Jerry Darnell Stackhouse (born November 5, 1974) is an American basketball coach and former professional player who is the head coach of the Vanderbilt Commodores men's team. Consensus first-team All-American ( 1995).
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