On this day in 2000: All-Star Michael Redd makes Milwaukee Bucks debut

Michael Redd made his Milwaukee Bucks debut on this day in 2000. The Bucks had drafted the 6'6" shooting guard out of Ohio State with the 43rd overall pick in the 2000 NBA Draft. Redd's rookie season, though, was a forgettable one, as he averaged just 2.2 points in extremely limited action. How limited, you ask? The lefty played in six games and totaled 35 minutes of floor time.

Invisible debut

With established stars Ray Allen and Sam Cassell in the backcourt, Redd had little room to get on the floor as a rookie. He was so buried on the depth chart that he didn't even make his NBA debut until the Bucks' second game of the season — a match against the Houston Rockets. Redd saw over two minutes of action in that game, shot the ball once, and did nothing else as the Bucks fell to the Rockets 115-93.

Redd, though, was determined to make an impact and worked hard to improve his game. The following season, he saw a significant increase in playing time and averaged 11.4 points per game, shooting a blistering 44% from beyond the arc. He'd continue to improve throughout his career, becoming one of the best shooters in the league and eventually being named to the NBA All-Star team in 2004.