Having been picked 38th overall in the 2014 NBA Draft, it took years of dedication and hardwork for Dinwiddie to establish himself as a top-caliber player in the NBA.
Brought up in Los Angeles, California, Dinwiddie discovered his passion for basketball in his early teens. He attended William Howard Taft High School where he honed his skills and became an essential part of the team's offense. He averaged 11.2 points and 7.7 assists in his senior season and finished his high school career with 7.1 points, 2.3 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 1.7 steals per game.
Dinwiddie relied on his ability to create scoring opportunities with clever passing and awareness, making him one of the most highly-skilled passers in W.H. Taft's history. Coming out of Howard Taft, Dinwiddie was a consensus three-star recruit and committed to play for the University of Colorado. In three seasons for the Colorado Buffaloes, Dinwiddie averaged 13.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.1 steals per game.
In April 2014, Dinwiddie decided to forgo his final year eligibility and declared for the 2014 NBA Draft. He has since played for the Detroit Pistons, Washington Wizards, Dallas Mavericks and currently the Brooklyn Nets.
Spencer Dinwiddie Height
Spencer Dinwiddie is 6 feet 5 inches tall. Dinwiddie is a talented shooting guard who plays exceptionally well and utilizes his agility to finish with maximum efficiency. He is well-known for his mid-range game as well as the ability to finish strongly around the rim.
With a decent height and playmaking ability, Dinwiddie gets a wide view of the court, allowing him to create good looks for himself and his team.
Spencer Dinwiddie Weight
Dinwiddie weighs about 215 lbs (97 kg). Dinwiddie has come a long way from his rookie season and uses his size and speed to blow by defenders and create space to create good looks.
In the 2022/23 season for the Dallas Mavericks and the Brooklyn Nets, Dinwiddie averaged 17.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 6.5 assists per game.
Spencer Dinwiddie Wingspan
With a Wingspan measuring approximately 6 feet 8 inches in length, Dinwiddie is not one of the top defensive players in the league, but certainly has the skills and frame to be effective on both ends.His wingspan, combined with his lateral quickness allows Dinwiddie to stay in sync with opposing ball handlers, disrupt passing lanes and contest/block shots.
FAQs
A. Born on April 6, 1993, Dinwiddie is 30 years old.
A. Dinwiddie attended William Howard Taft Charter High School in Woodland Hills, California.
A. Dinwiddie attended the University of Colorado Boulder for three years (2011-2014).
A. Dinwiddie currently wears the number 26.
