Named to the US National Men's Basketball team that will compete in the 2004 Olympics Averaged 22.7 points (7.2 points higher than his season average) in the 2002 Western Conference Finals Helped lead the Sacramento Kings to the NBA's best record in 2002 Started 248 consecutive games to begin his NBA career Received 265,691 fan votes to participate in the 2002 NBA All Star game Traded from Vancouver to Sacramento along with Brent Price for Jason Williams and Nick Anderson Named to 1998-99 Schick All-Rookie Team Led all rookies in 1998-99 in assists and ranked 3rd in scoring (13.2 ppg), steals and double- doubles (6), 7th in three-point attempts (74) and 10th in free-throw percentage (.751) Helped lead the Wildcats to the NCAA Championship as a freshman and a Pac-10 Conference title as a sophomore In just two seasons, recorded the 25th-highest career point total at Arizona Named First Team All-America by The Associated Press as a sophomore His 144 career three-pointers ranks him seventh all-time in Arizona history A career collegiate assist-to-turnover ratio of just over 2-to-1, his 377 career assists (5.5 apg) ranks him 11th alltime in the Arizona record book Career NCAA Tournament scoring average of 17.9 ppg
Quotes "I'd like to start off by formally introducing Mike Bibby to everybody. Mike's really excited to be here and we're just as equally excited -- if not more -- to have him. One of the best young point guards in the NBA, he's going to bring a lot of new elements to our team. He's a very fine shooter, a terrific pick-and roll player, and just has a great basketball pedigree going back into college. We've had just a number of great conversations over the past few days, and he's anxious to get going. I think you're really going to enjoy him, and I know you're really going to enjoy watching him play." -- Kings President Geoff Petrie "An outstanding point guard. Mike is a great shooter as well as a player who can distribute the basketball. He probably sees the floor as well as any player, and he really has no fears. Some people question his quickness and ability to defend at the NBA level, but all players have trouble defending as rookies. He'll be able to overcome that." -- Vancouver Grizzlies Director of Player Personnel Larry Riley "Mike Bibby is really what you have to have to be a successful NBA franchise. I think now the consensus is pretty much if you don't have a point guard, you're not going to have a good team in the NBA, and Mike Bibby is a consummate point guard. He thinks like a point guard and he plays like a point guard. He really doesn't have a lot of weaknesses." -- Denver Nuggets Vice President and General Manager Dan Issel "He handles the ball well, he shoots it well, and he's intelligent. He does what he's supposed to do, whether it's shoot the ball or pass it to a teammate. He makes very few mistakes, and that's what separates him from a lot of guards." -- Maryland Coach Gary Williams "My best pro-to-be? Michael Bibby. I love him. Man, I love that kid. I love him because he's quiet and he works hard. You never notice him until the game is over... and then you see who the real leader is." -- Michael Jordan At Arizona Mike attended the University of Arizona for two seasons before turning pro. Although his time there was short, Mike is considered to be one of the finest players ever to wear the Wildcats uniform. Mike's impact was felt immediately at Arizona, as he scored 22 points in a victory of North Carolina in his first ever collegiate game. Mike started every game during his two year career. Mike had a solid freshman season, setting the school record for steals in a game with 8 during a game against Texas. He was named Pac-10 Freshman of the year in after averaging 13.5 PPG & 5.2 APG (3rd in the Pac 10) in helping the Wildcats reach the 1997 NCAA Tournament. Playing in the national spotlight as an 18 year old, Mike stepped up his game during the National Tournament, averaging 18.0 PPG, leading the 4th seeded Wildcats to a National Championship. The Wildcats upset three top seeded teams during their run, including Kentucky in the title game. Against Kentucky, Mike scored 20 points and had a career-high nine rebounds. Mike was named a tournament all-star, shooting an amazing 48% from three point range (18-of-37) and 85% from the free throw line (28-of-33) during the tournament. The following season as a sophomore, Mike was Pac-10 Player of the Year, averaging 17.2 PPG and 5.7 assists and leading the top ranked Wildcats into the NCAA Tournament. Following his sophomore season, Mike announced that he was going to enter the NBA draft and forego the remainder of his college career. With Vancouver The Vancouver Grizzlies selected Mike with the 2nd overall pick of the 1998 NBA Draft. During his 50 game (lockout shortened) rookie season, Mike led all rookies in assists and ranked 3rd in scoring (13.2 ppg), steals and double- doubles (6). He was also named to Schick All-Rookie Team. Mike continued to improve during his 2nd season, in which he finished fourth in the AT&T shootout and participated in the Rookie Game (dishing out 6 assists) during All Star Weekend. He had his first career triple double (14 PTS, 11 AST & 11 RBS) against Dallas on February 2nd, 2000, and led the Grizzlies to their franchise record 20th victory by sinking the game winning shot against Houston on April 4th 2000. During his third year as a pro, Mike finished 4th in NBA assists, averaging 8.4 per game. He also had a career high 37 points against the Timberwolves on November 22, 2000. With SacramentoAquired by Sacramento from Vancouver on 6/27/01, Mike has averaged 14.6 points per game and 5.1 assists in his two seasons with the Kings. Mike missed 27 game(10/28/02-12/17/02) to start the 2002-2003 season after undergoing surgery on 10/12/02 to repair a stress fracture in the fifth metatarsal in his foot. Mike recorded a season high 30 points at Toronto on 1/26/03 (11-19 FG, 2-2 3PT, 6-6 FT). 2002 NBA Playoffs: Mike became a basketball icon in his first NBA Playoff experience in 2002, averaging 20.3 points and 5 assists in 41 minutes during 16 postseason games. Stepped up his game to a higher level in the Western Conference Finals, averaging 22.7 points in the 7 game series. Made the game-winning shot in the final seconds of Game 5 of the Western Conference finals, finishing the game with 23 points. Also scored a team-high 29 points in Game 7.
PersonalMike has two brothers (Hank & Dane) & two sisters (Charlsie & Roslyn). He is the son of Virginia Bibby, with whom he is extremely close. He is currently living with his girlfriend, Darcy, and their three children: son Michael Dane and daughters Janae Marie & new born Mia Rose. He is very close to his brothers (Dane & Hank) whom live close to his home in Sacramento. Mike's group of close family and friends is known as 'Team Dime'. Mike's brother Dane came up with the name 'Team Dime' for the group of friends during Mike's time in Vancouver. His brother-in-law is Eddie House (of the Miami Heat). Two of his closest NBA friends are San Antonio Spurs' Stephen Jackson & Memphis Grizzlies' Michael Dickerson. Mike is also a member of Nike's 'Team Jordan' (one of 8 players in the NBA), and has his own shoe. Mike enjoys playing video games in his spare time, including basketball games. (His fantasy squad consists of Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Ray Allen, Bob Pettit and Moses Malone). Likes watching cartoons (Scooby Doo is his favorite) while he eats his breakfast (pancakes, bagels & turkey bacon). Mike and family and friends run an annual basketball camp in June in his hometown of Phoenix, for which he helps underprivileged youth attend.