Joshua Scott McRoberts (born February 28, 1987) is an American former professional

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player who played eleven seasons in the

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(NBA). McRoberts, a

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, played college basketball for the

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. He was selected by the

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with the 37th overall pick in the 2007 NBA draft.

High school career

McRoberts attended Carmel High School in

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and led the Greyhounds in both scoring and rebounding during his senior year. According to th
Carmel Monthly magazine
McRoberts became an assistant coach for the Carmel High School's varsity basketball team during the 2020-2021 season. He averaged 17.9 points to go along with 11.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 3.0 blocked shots per game and shot .593 (166-of-280) from the field while guiding the Greyhounds to a 21–4 record and a trip to the sectional championship game in 2005. McRoberts was considered the number one power forward prospect out of high school, and was projected to be drafted in the 2005 NBA draft had he declared. As of 2021, 247sports.org rates McRoberts as the 3rd highest rated recruit in the history of Duke basketball.

College career

Freshman season

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, McRoberts averaged 8.7 points and 1.3 blocked shots while leading the team (60.5%) in field goal percentage. McRoberts was named to the

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All-Freshman team. He helped the

to a record of 32–4, the

regular season title, and the 2006 ACC tournament championship title by defeating the

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Eagles. He was also named to the third team Freshman All-America by collegehoops.net. McRoberts' late-season numbers improved as he recorded 10 of his 15 double-figure scoring games in his final 14 games, while averaging 10.4 points and 6.3 rebounds (with a 59.6 FG%). Considered a potential NBA draft lottery pick, McRoberts instead stated he would not enter the draft, and would return to Duke for the 2006–2007 season. McRoberts underwent a successful lumbar

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on August 3, 2006. He had been suffering from chronic back problems since high school and had the operation to alleviate the problem.

Sophomore season

On December 19, 2006 against Kent State, McRoberts had a career-high 19 points, six blocks, six rebounds, four assists, and four steals making him the first Duke player to tally at least four in all five categories.

Professional career

Portland Trail Blazers (2007–2008)

On March 22, 2007, McRoberts declared himself eligible for the 2007 NBA draft. On June 28, 2007, he was selected by the

with the 37th overall pick in the NBA draft. On January 9, 2008, McRoberts was assigned to the

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, the Trail Blazers'

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affiliate. After being with the Stampede for nearly a month, and getting an over 20-minute per game increase in playing time, McRoberts was called back up to the Trail Blazers.

Indiana Pacers (2008–2011)

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On June 26, 2008, the night of the 2008 NBA draft, McRoberts was traded by the Trail Blazers to his hometown

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in a deal that sent him along with

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and

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in return for 11th overall pick

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and

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Los Angeles Lakers (2011–2012)

On December 14, 2011, the

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signed McRoberts to a two-year deal worth about $6 million.

Orlando Magic (2012–2013)

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On August 10, 2012, McRoberts was traded to the

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as part of the blockbuster deal that sent All-Star center

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to the Lakers.

Charlotte Bobcats (2013–2014)

On February 21, 2013, McRoberts was traded to the

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for

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. On July 11, 2013, McRoberts re-signed with the Bobcats. On March 28, 2014, McRoberts scored a career high 24 points in a loss to the

. He finished the season with career highs in games played and starts with 78 each. On April 30, 2014, McRoberts underwent successful surgery to remove bone spurs from his left big toe. On June 18, 2014, McRoberts opted out of his 2014–15 contract with the

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Miami Heat (2014–2017)

On July 14, 2014, McRoberts signed with the

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to a reported four-year, $23 million contract. After tearing his right meniscus on December 9, 2014 against the Phoenix Suns, McRoberts underwent surgery to repair it on December 22 and was subsequently ruled out for the rest of the 2014–15 season; he appeared in just 17 games. After having most of 2014–15 season wiped out by injuries, McRoberts lost his starting spot because of

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's emergence. He came into the 2015–16 season with a significant role off the bench, but that got away from him after missing nearly two months with a bruised knee. On December 27, 2016, McRoberts was ruled out indefinitely with a stress fracture in his problematic left foot. On May 23, 2017, McRoberts opted into his final year of his contract worth just over $6 million.

Dallas Mavericks (2017–2018)

On July 7, 2017, McRoberts was traded, along with a 2023 second round draft pick and cash considerations, to the

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in exchange for

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. On February 10, 2018, he was waived by the Mavericks. He saw action in two games for the Mavericks after spending the first 37 games of the season on the inactive list while rehabbing a left foot injury.

Player profile

McRoberts can play both

and

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. His scoring mostly comes off fast breaks, rebounds and hustle plays. He is a screen-setter with a decent

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called McRoberts "scrappy and a hustler".

Awards

High school

* 2005 McDonald's All-American Player of the Year * 2005 McDonald's All-American Game MVP * 2005 McDonald's All-American * 2005 First-team ''Parade'' All-American * 2005 National High School Coaches Assn. Senior Athlete of the Year

College

* 2006 ACC All-Tournament Second Team * 2006 ACC All-Freshman Team * 2006 Third Team Freshman All-America * 2007 Atlantic Coast Sports Media Assocn All-ACC Second Team * 2007 ACC All-Defensive Team

NBA career statistics

Regular season

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Playoffs

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References

External links

ESPN.com profile
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