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Wisconsin Basketball: 5 best Badgers in NBA History

By Brian Sampson

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 18: Jon Leuer #30 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket on Frank Kaminsky #44 of the Charlotte Hornets during the Inaugural NBA game at the new Little Caesars Arena on October 18, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. The Pistons defeated the Hornets 102 to 90. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 18: Jon Leuer #30 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket on Frank Kaminsky #44 of the Charlotte Hornets during the Inaugural NBA game at the new Little Caesars Arena on October 18, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. The Pistons defeated the Hornets 102 to 90. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 15: Sam Dekker #7 of the LA Clippers blocks the shot of Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets during the first half at Staples Center on January 15, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 15: Sam Dekker #7 of the LA Clippers blocks the shot of Chris Paul #3 of the Houston Rockets during the first half at Staples Center on January 15, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

5. Sam Dekker

Per Game Table
Season Age Tm G MP FG% 3P% eFG% FT% TRB AST STL BLK TOV PTS
2015-16 21 HOU 3 2.0 0.3 0.0 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.0
2016-17 22 HOU 77 18.4 .473 .321 .543 .559 3.7 1.0 0.5 0.3 0.5 6.5
2017-18 23 LAC 73 12.1 .494 .167 .514 .661 2.4 0.5 0.3 0.1 0.5 4.2
Career 153 15.1 .481 .283 .532 .605 3.0 0.7 0.4 0.2 0.5 5.3

Provided by Basketball-Reference.com: View Original Table

Sam Dekker is one of the highest rated recruits to come to the University of Wisconsin and was an integral part of their back to back Final Four appearances. He probably could’ve gone pro any time after his freshman season, but completed three seasons at Wisconsin.

He was then drafted by the Houston Rockets with the 18th overall pick in 2015. Dekker spent his first two seasons in Houston before being traded to the Los Angeles Clippers last summer as part of the Chris Paul deal.

He has some potential to become a nice role player in the NBA, but has had an underwhelming first three seasons. His rookie season was basically a redshirt year, as he only played in three games for the Rockets.

However, he has appeared in 150 games over the last two years, as he’s trying to prove his worth in this league. Even though he’s struggled, he still has a lot of time to turn things around at 24-years-old. Hopefully, he can get back on track and find his groove in the NBA.

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