Brian Cardinal life and biography

Brian Cardinal is an American professional basketball player. Prior to being drafted to the NBA, Cardinal played college basketball at Purdue University.

Career history

2000–2002 Detroit Pistons
2002–2003 Washington Wizards
2002–2003 Pamesa Valencia (Spain)
2003–2004 Golden State Warriors
2004–2008 Memphis Grizzlies
2008–2010 Minnesota Timberwolves
2010–present Dallas Mavericks

CAREER:

2009-10:
Appeared in 29 games with MIN and averaged 1.7 points, 1.0 rebounds and 9.2 minutes…shot 38.9% (14-36 FG) from the field and 94.4 % (17-18 FTs) from the free throw line…led MIN with 3 assists and recorded a season-high 4 rebounds at NO (4/11/10)…season-high 9 points vs. PHI (1/18/10)…season-high 19:59 vs. NJ (10/28/09).

2008-09:
Played in 64 games (4 starts), his most since appearing in 76 for GS in 2003-04…averaged 3.0 points, 2.2 rebounds and 14.2 minutes…shot 38.5% from the field and 85.7% from the free throw line…shot 32.6% (30-92 3FG) from three-point range, including 21-50 3FG (42.0% ) his last 19 games…season-high 5 assists vs. CHA (3/14/10)…career-high 3 blocks vs. NY (3/13/09)…season-high 11 points vs. MEM (3/11/09)…led MIN with a season-high 10 rebounds at MIA, the only time he led MIN in his seventh career double-figure rebounding performance (2/18/09)…played 300th career NBA game at MIA (2/18/09)…surpassed the 5000-minute mark at NO (3/18/09)…season-highs of 40:42 and 3 steals at Dallas (4/13/09), the first time he's played 40+ since March 2005.

COLLEGE:

After graduating from high school, Cardinal attended Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana to play under head coach Gene Keady and assistant coaches Frank Kendrick and Bruce Weber. Cardinal was redshirted during his Freshman season. During the 1996–97 season, Brian averaged 10.6 points a game and grabbed 182 rebounds on the season. He recorded his first collegiate double-double in only his second game against Western Michigan with 13 points and 12 rebounds. Along with Juniors Brad Miller and Chad Austin, he helped lead the Boilermakers to an NCAA Tournament Second Round appearance.

1997-1998: Brian was selected as a team captain for his Sophomore season, where he averaged 12 points and grabbed 178 rebounds, while leading Purdue to a 28–8 record. He helped lead the Boilers to a Sweet Sixteen appearance.

1998-1999: Averaging 11.4 points and grabbing 186 rebounds in his Junior season, he scored a career high 33 points in a game against Michigan. Along with teammate Jaraan Cornell, he was named a Third Team All-Big Ten selection and led Purdue to a second straight Sweet Sixteen appearance with a 23–13 record.

1999–2000: Cardinal played his last collegiate season with career season highs with 203 rebounds and 13.9 points a game. The Second Team All-Big Ten selection helped lead the Boilermakers to an Elite Eight appearance in 2000 during his Senior year and to a 24–10 record.

PERSONAL:

Nicknamed “The Custodian” during his rookie season for his willingness to do the “dirty work” and for the way he cleans the floors by diving for loose balls
• Married to Danielle
• Along with former teammate Shane Battier, hosted the second annual Staxtacular event last season, a fundraiser to benefit the Stax Music Academy
• Has participated in numerous Grizzlies youth basketball camps since coming to Memphis
• Was active in Warriors community programs while with Golden State, helping serve food during the Warriors Thanksgiving Holiday Caravan at Patrick David’s in Danville, distributing Christmas gifts to children during Warriors Holiday Outreach at Salvation Army in Oakland, participating in Warriors "Kids Day" Celebration and taking part in the Warriors “Read to Achieve” event at San Leandro Library
• His father Rod has been the head basketball trainer at the University of Illinois for almost 30 years
• Was a ballboy for the 1989 Illinois team that advanced to the NCAA Final Four.

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