Morris Peterson, full name Morris Russell Peterson Jr. and known by the nicknames Mo Pete and Shotgun, is an American professional basketball player who played shooting guard and small forward. He was born on August 26, 1977 in Flint, Michigan, attended Flint Northwestern High School, and played college basketball at Michigan State. The Toronto Raptors drafted him in the first round of the 2000 NBA Draft, 21st overall, and he debuted on October 31, 2000. He shot left-handed, stood six feet seven inches and weighed 218 pounds. His NBA career lasted 11 years and 711 games, with career averages of 10.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game, and he was named to the 2000-01 All-Rookie team.
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August 26, 1977 in Flint, Michigan
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Position: Shooting Guard and Small Forward
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NBA Debut: October 31, 2000
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