He led the University of Kansas to become the 2003 NCAA Final Four. He's #5 all-time in three-pointers with 236 makes in his KU career. Kirk James Hinrich is a retired basketball player from America. Born: January 2, 1981 in Sioux City, Iowa us College: Kansas High School: Sioux City West in Sioux City, Iowa Recruiting Rank: 1999 (62) Draft: Chicago Bulls, 1st round (7th pick, 7th overall), 2003 NBA Draft To this end the team’s coach his alma mater, Bill – Saier Fu said Hinrich worthy of the honor. However, Hinrich missed the rest of the postseason after rupturing his calf in the second quarter of that game. When his playing career was over, he moved to South Dakota with his family and was hired as a basketball specialist. He responded, "We're playing in groups right now. That is exactly what has happened to Kirk Hinrich and I think I know the reason behind the drop. "[29] The Bulls went on to sweep the Heat, before being eliminated in 6 games by the Detroit Pistons. Hughes, Haywood, Curry and Davis were all suspended at least one game by the NBA. He didn't chop down on it with his other hand." [18] Though he began his second year as the team's starting point guard, he was moved to the shooting guard spot nine games into the season due to the team's 0–9 start. In 2016, he was traded back to the Atlanta Hawks. Kirk didn't do anything dirty. (Otherwise Hinrich would have become a restricted free agent). Bulls coach Scott Skiles was quoted as saying "What Kirk did the other (day), that's supposed to be an automatic ejection. Hinrich received 7 first team votes and 4 second team votes, for a total of 18 points. In the 2003 NBA Draft, Kirk Hinrich was selected by the Chicago Bulls as their seventh pick in the first round. Despite Nacke's hesitations, Hinrich was allowed to attend the camp, and played well against the older children. [36] In his short tenure with the Wizards, he averaged 11.1 points, 4.4 assists and 2.2 rebounds per game. He played the former as a quarterback and the latter as a pitcher. [7] Kansas lost to Syracuse in the championship Game but Hinrich was named the Midwest Region's Most Outstanding Player. "[54], Hinrich was engaged to Jill Fisher in 2006. [35] Hinrich began to wear glasses during gameplay during his tenure with the Wizards after learning from Wizards optometrist Keith Smithson that he could lose sight in his left eye if he was hit. Anytime Dwyane comes off screens, they will always grab his shirt or grab his hands. Posts navigation. However, basketball was Hinrich's passion. The Bulls then made a run throughout the rest of the season to finish 47–35, becoming the first team ever to start off 0–9 and reach the playoffs, where they earned the 4th seed in the Eastern Conference. The player who took over the starting point guard spot was rookie Chris Duhon. On July 21, 2014, Hinrich re-signed with the Bulls[43] to a reported two-year, $5.6 million contract. [6], Hinrich also played football at the quarterback position, and baseball as a pitcher. Kirk James Hinrich (Captain Kirk) Position: Point Guard and Shooting Guard Shoots: Right 6-4, 190lb (193cm, 86kg) . Hinrich, a native of Sioux City, Iowa, played collegiately at Kansas University where he led the Jayhawks to consecutive NCAA Final Four appearances in 2002 and 2003. Later, he was taught by Ray Nacke, his father’s old coach. Kinley and Kolton are twins. Chicago Bulls rookie Kirk Hinrich, the seventh pick in the NBA Draft, says he might change his unruly hair style "if you (reporters) keep bugging me. " Hinrich helped Kansas to consecutive Final Fours in 2002 and 2003, his junior and senior seasons. If you like this quiz please rate the quiz so I can make more NBA quizzes. It's a tactic down below the body the official can't see it. 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He has also played for the United States national team. "He's into you, he's relentless. The Bulls have a pretty exclusive club of retired numbers and for Hinrich to break into that group, there has to be overwhelming evidence that he belongs. Kansas legend Kirk Hinrich (1999-2003) has his jersey retired on March 1, 2009 during the half-time of Kansas' 90-65 rout over Missouri. In July 2006, Hinrich was officially named to the U.S. national basketball team that would compete in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. It's unfortunate [Wade] got hurt, but I wasn't trying to hurt him. Hinrich was then fouled out when he intentionally hit a Greek player to stop the shot clock. That was not the word Riley chose, but it was certainly what he insinuated. [1] He has also been a member of the USA National Team. Based on their overall major stats(PPG,RPG,APG,SPG,BPG) with the team not their entire career. [60], Hinrich with the Chicago Bulls, January 2008, 2006 FIBA World Championship – Bronze medal, "For fourth straight year call him Captain Kirk", "Hinrich, Collison journey into draft together", "LeBron James dressed in savior white selected first in NBA Draft", "Note-a-Bull items from the 2003.04 Season Part II", "James Leads got milk? Kirk Hinrich. Hinrich was named to the NBA's "Got Milk? In the game, Hinrich played against his former Bulls' teammate Andrés Nocioni. After just two years, Hinrich advanced to Nacke's camp for young teenagers, and excelled there, as well. [13] However, he played well after his recovery,[13] showing a continued good grasp of fundamental skills, solid playmaking, leadership, and a surprising defensive intensity. After the season was over, I was thinking that I someday might regret it. It just wasn't working out for me. The next year, he ranked eighth in the nation in assists per game (6.9), led his team in steals, and set a Kansas Jayhawks record with a .505 three-point shooting mark. But if he's not able to play anymore, which I hope is not the case, they're going to have a need for a point guard. [48], Hinrich started an exhibition game against Lithuania on August 13, 2006 and scored 10 points and 2 steals in a US win. https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/kirk-hinrich-11414.php, The Top 25 Wrestling Announcers Of All Time. On February 23, 2011, Hinrich was traded to the Atlanta Hawks along with Hilton Armstrong in exchange for Mike Bibby, Jordan Crawford, Maurice Evans and a first-round pick in the 2011 NBA draft. He led his team in free throw shooting and three-point shooting, contributed 5.0 assists per game and received Kansas' Ted Owens Defensive Player Award. I don't think Kirk did anything. He married her on July 7, 2007. As a freshman with the University of Kansas Jayhawks, Hinrich tallied 123 assists and received the Clyde Lovellette Most Improved Player Award. Hinrich was born to Jim and Nancy Hinrich of Sioux City, Iowa. Hopefully, nothing like that happens again. [7], In his fourth and final season at Kansas, Hinrich, along with power forward Nick Collison, led the Jayhawks to the Final Four, and was voted onto the All-Big 12 Second Team by coaches and the media. All-Rookie First Team" along with Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, and Chris Bosh. On February 20, 2010 in a game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Hinrich became the Bulls' all-time leader in three-point field goals, surpassing Ben Gordon's record of 770. Bulls GM John Paxson was quoted as saying, "Kirk Hinrich is imperative to the foundation of our organization and we are extremely pleased to have him with us long term. Hinrich was selected by the Chicago Bulls in the 2003 NBA draft with the seventh overall pick. In his senior year, he led his school to the Iowa state championship. [20] Hinrich improved in virtually every statistical category in 2004–05, including scoring (15.8 ppg), shooting (just under 40 percent from the field), rebounding (3.9 rpg) and defense (122 steals). He has a reputation as a tough defender and he gets away with more. "[25] Sports Illustrated columnist Chris Mannix called Riley's comments "on the border of hypocrisy" while maintaining that Hinrich's grab of Wade's wrist, while illegal, was not a dirty play. After nearly 500 days on the market, the nine-bedroom suburban mansion of retired Chicago Bulls player Kirk Hinrich has finally lined up a buyer. See more ideas about chicago bulls, sport 2, chicago. His father played basketball at Briar Cliff College and later became a coach for Sioux City West High School. He subsequently won the Clyde Lovellette Most Improved Player Award. They didn't see it. Now retired after a 14-year basketball career, Hinrich, 37, lives in Sioux Falls, S.D., where he coaches at a basketball academy. Hinrich said of the incident: "When I initially turned it down, I don't know if I really knew what I was doing. His father was part of the basketball team at Briar Cliff College and later served as a coach for Sioux City West High School. In a game against the Miami Heat, Dwyane Wade injured his wrist while being defended by Hinrich. With 45 seconds left, he knocked down another three-pointer to pull the US within four. Feb 18, 2016 - Kirk Hinrich was acquired by the Atlanta Hawks, along with a TPE, from the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Justin Holiday and Shelvin Mack. Hinrich played for the Chicago Bulls from 2003 through 2010, then again since 2012. Following his retirement in 2017, they relocated to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where Hinrich got a new job as a lead basketball specialist at Sanford Power. I was focused on what we were doing. He also enjoyed a much healthier regular season campaign, with his 73 games played being his most since the 2009–10 season. However, Hinrich's assists average was the lowest of his career and he also grabbed the fewest rebounds per game of his career.[23]. [38], Hinrich missed the first eighteen games of the 2011–12 NBA season after undergoing left shoulder surgery. "Hinrich pulled his hand. The US went on to win 96–81, and took home the bronze medal. On March 1, 2009 Kansas retired Hinrich’s number 10 jersey and raised it to the rafters of Allen Fieldhouse. Kirk received his early lessons from his father. He was the only member of the Chicago Bulls to average more than one steal per game in the 2005–06 campaign. As a high school senior, Hinrich was named the 1999 Co-Iowa Mr. Basketball, along with future college teammate and roommate Nick Collison. They have four children together: three daughters, Kenzie (born 2008), Kyla (2011), and Kinley (2014), and one son, Kolton (2014). [47] After Hinrich learned of his grandfather's death, he briefly left the US training camp in Las Vegas early in the morning of July 25 and returned to his hometown of Sioux City, Iowa. His career free throw shooting average is 80.5%, making him one of the better free throw shooters on the Bulls. In the following year, he announced he would not be part of the US basketball delegation to the Beijing Olympics. He does it all the time that's what he does. He was a 2-time All-American, an NBA Lottery Pick and had his jersey retired in 2009. After an initial hesitation due to a hectic NBA schedule, Hinrich agreed to join the national team. Note: To compare Hinrich’s statistics with Jordan and Pippen’s would be absolutely ridiculous. Besides basketball, Hinrich was also interested in American football and baseball. Former Kansas Jayhawks All-American and NBA veteran Kirk Hinrich has joined Sanford Power basketball as lead academy specialist. ", When Hinrich's teammate Ben Gordon heard Riley's comments, he came to his defense stating "I heard him saying something about Kirk. His role model was Seattle SuperSonics star Gary Payton, a player known for his strong defense. As a result, Hinrich became a point guard. Injuries also held him to just 51 games played on the season, with only 4 starts. "I didn't accuse him of anything, I'm going to tell you exactly what I think about him, OK? — Two-time NCAA All-American and 13-year NBA veteran Kirk Hinrich has joined Sanford POWER basketball as the lead academy specialist. His No. Hinrich received a multi-year contract extension on October 31, 2006, which was the deadline for the deal. Hinrich was selected by the Chicago Bulls in the 2003 NBA draft with the seventh overall pick, resulting in mild surprise because he had been expected to be a mid to late first-round draft pick. It is actually very simple. After this move was made, the Bulls started to gain team chemistry and the starting line-up was geared more towards defense, with Gordon coming off the bench to spark the team's scoring. Kirk Hinrich motions to the crowd as he is honored with his jersey retirement during halftime at the West High basketball game against East Friday. Posey's was way more blatant. When Hinrich was about seven years old, Jim Hinrich visited Ray Nacke, his old college coach, and asked if Kirk could enroll in Nacke's summer camp for fourth, fifth, and sixth graders. During the 2009 NBA Playoffs Hinrich averaged 30.0 minutes per game, 2.9 assists per game, 1.7 steals per game and 12.6 points per game. 1 2 Older posts “And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men,” -Colossians 3:23. [21] Hinrich ended the 2005–06 season averaging a career high 15.9 ppg, a team-high 6.4 apg, and 3.6 rpg, while shooting a career high 41.8% from the field and a then career high 81.5% from the free throw line. Kirk Hinrich was seventh in the league in triple-doubles as a rookie and again in the 2007-08 season. In the season, Hinrich's numbers dropped across the board, averaging then-career lows in points (11.5), assists (6.0), rebounds (3.3), and minutes played (31.7). To get another chance to reconsider, I feel lucky. Hinrich started the 2013–14 season as a bench player backing up Derrick Rose, but when Rose suffered a torn meniscus ending his season just 10 games in, Hinrich again became the starter. This is a very good day for the Chicago Bulls organization. [59] Upon retiring from the NBA in 2017, Hinrich and his family moved to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where Hinrich was hired at Sanford Power as a lead basketball specialist. [6], As a freshman with the University of Kansas Jayhawks, Hinrich tallied 123 assists and received the Clyde Lovellette Most Improved Player Award. And just like the Chicago Bulls whined about Dwyane, who was getting too many free throws, a great defender like Kirk Hinrich gets away with more." But dirty?" The best way to gauge his status is to compare him with Jerry Sloan and Bob Love. Due to the arrival of number one pick Derrick Rose, Hinrich was relegated to a backup role at the point guard position for the 2008–2009 season. Please put comments if you have concern. The Bulls were eliminated in the second round by the Miami Heat. [8]. [14] During this same season, Hinrich's shot accuracy inside the three-point line (38.6 percent on field goals) was actually poorer than from behind it (39.0 percent on three-pointers). On April 27, 2013, Hinrich played an excellent game in Game 4 of Round 1 of the 2013 NBA Playoffs vs. the Nets, scoring 18 points and dishing out 14 assists in 60 minutes of the action as the Bulls defeated the Nets 142-134 in triple overtime to give the Bulls a 3-1 series lead. Although he played as a shooting guard in the last two years of college, he could not continue to play in that position at the professional level due to his relatively small stature. In 2006, Kirk Hinrich proposed to Jill Fisher. 10 jersey was retired in 2009. Hinrich 27-year-old age of 23, has won the National Award for best player of the military board. Hinrich finished the season averaging 10.9 points per game, 4.5 assists per game, and 1.2 steals per game as the Bulls made the final 8th seed spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs. On March 1, 2009 Kansas retired Hinrich’s number 10 jersey and raised it to the rafters of Allen Fieldhouse. In the playoffs, Hinrich averaged 12.4 points and 4 assists per game, but the Bulls lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers in five games.[34]. At the time of his graduation, he had become his school’s all-time leader in points, steals, and assists. A Sioux City native who now lives in Sioux Falls, Hinrich … I’m not going there.) [19] During the off-season the Bulls exercised the fourth-year option on Hinrich's contract, making him signed through the 2006–07 season. children: Kenzie, Kenzie Hinrich, Kinley, Kolton, Kyla, Kyla Hinrich, See the events in life of Kirk Hinrich in Chronological Order. Hinrich came back to play for the Bulls in 2012. He only appeared in 75 games and started 72 of them due to minor injuries. This is the video of the ceremony all the way to the dropping of the banner. He was the face of an era, a fan favorite, and a solid player, but to immortalize him in the rafters seems a bit much. I was chasing him off a screen then there's contact. In 2015, the Bulls made it to the Conference semifinals where they lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Between 2003 and 2010, he played seven seasons for the Bulls and helped them reach the playoffs in five of them. When Hinrich was about seven years old, Jim Hinrich visited Ray Nacke, his old college coach, and asked if Kirk could enroll in Nacke's summer camp for fourth, fifth, and sixth graders. After the game, Hinrich was asked about starting the game. "Dirty was the cheap shot that James Posey delivered to Hinrich when he leveled the guard with a body check during last season's playoffs."[26]. He finished the year averaging 7.7 points, 5.2 assists, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.1 steals in 29 minutes per game. In the 2006-07 season, the Bulls made it to the Conference semi-finals where they were defeated by the Detroit Pistons. 4 years ago. She accepted, and they exchanged wedding vows on July 7, 2007. Kansas retired his jersey in 2009, becoming just the twenty-fifth player in Jayhawk history to receive the honor. Following the season, he was named a third-team All-American by the Associated Press. As a freshman, playing for the Kansas Jayhawks, Hinrich played 34 games, scoring 5.5 points per game. He solidified his position as the Bulls' starting point guard and was named to the NBA's 2004 All-Rookie first team. But, you don't hold back and give it everything you got because you know you'll be rested a lot. With 2:41 to play in the game, Hinrich connected on a three-point shot to bring the US within 5 points, but was then called for an unsportsmanlike foul on Greece center Sofoklis Schortsanitis. It was his father, Jim, who served as his first teacher. [5] After seven seasons with the Bulls, he had short stints with the Washington Wizards and Atlanta Hawks before returning to the Bulls in 2012. [9][10][11] The Bulls needed a point guard, as Jay Williams was severely injured in a motorcycle accident. Posted by Brandon Pence April 13, 2020 April 13, 2020 Posted in MemoraBulls Leave a comment on Does Kirk Hinrich Really Deserve To Have His Jersey Retired By The Chicago Bulls? In Game 6 of the first round against the Orlando Magic, Hinrich injured his hamstring and subsequently missed the entire second round of the playoffs in which the Hawks ended up losing to Hinrich's former team, the Chicago Bulls. "[27], During the Bulls' first game of the 2007 playoffs against the Miami Heat, Hinrich threw his mouthpiece into the stands after being assessed a charging foul. 10 jersey retired by the school. After being picked by the Bulls, Hinrich said he knew they had a need at point guard: "I know Jay... [W]e came out of high school the same year. Despite Nacke's hesitations, Hinrich was allowed to attend the camp, and … During his time with the Bulls, Hinrich was included in the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2004 and the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 2007. The Bulls lost to the Celtics in the first round of the playoffs in a thrilling seven-game series. In July 2006, Hinrich was included in the US national basketball team for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. I simply never liked when he was in the floor. [57] On September 12, 2014, Hinrich's wife gave birth to twins, a boy, Kolton, and a girl, Kinley, for a total of four children. He said of the Olympics, "It wasn't like I was upset about anything. He played 48 games for the team, averaging 11.1 points, 4.4 assists and 2.7 rebounds per game. Thank You for your hardwork and contributions Hinrich! In 2002 and 2003, he played a pivotal role in Kansas reaching the Final Fours of the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament. His father, Jim, coached him from the third grade through high school.[2]. I know when I get my time, I just try to make the best of it, make sure our team is successful. … Hinrich’s father, Jim, coached him through high school and Kirk learned the lesson as well from another Midwesterner, Harry Truman, that it’s … [17] His 9.1 points per game average was also his highest since the 2010–11 season. I don't know if he got tangled up or whatever, and he started grabbing his hand. "Hinrich had no intention of hurting Wade. [53] In April 2008, Hinrich revealed that he would not play for Team USA in the Beijing Olympics since his wife was expecting a baby. Later in 2016, he joined the Hawks, where he ended his career. He played for the Washington Wizards from 2010 through 2011. He was a key player during his early career for the Chicago Bulls, averaging over 20 points per 100 possessions in his second-fourth seasons in the league. Technically Hinrich should have been ejected from the game but he was allowed to stay in. In the 2003 NBA Draft, the Bulls chose him as their seventh overall pick. He ranked second on his team in scoring and led it in three-pointers, while also contributing 3.5 assists per game, 3.9 rebounds per game and 1.9 steals a game. During his four-year career with the Jayhawks, Hinrich was a two-time All-American and later had his No. The team traded away Antonio Davis and Eddy Curry in the off-season and the team struggled until making a late-season run to gain the seventh seed in the playoffs where they faced the eventual champs, the Miami Heat, in the first round. [50] The US team then played against the Argentinian team for the bronze medal. "[12], Hinrich suffered an acute viral infection shortly before the beginning of his first season, requiring months to fully recover. It was in the third game of the series that the Heat's James Posey shoulder tackled Hinrich, as he ran the fastbreak. But to me, Kirk Hinrich doesn’t deserve to have that #12 retired. He was just playing aggressive defense. Re: Kirk Hinrich retrospective . Hinrich was named to the NBA's All Defensive second team in the 06–07 season. Kirk James Hinrich (/ˈhaɪnrɪk/ HYNE-rik born January 2, 1981) is an American former professional basketball player. Hinrich appeared in seven seasons for the Bulls before he had short stints at the Washington Wizards and Atlanta Hawks. No. "For starters, the play itself hardly qualifies as dirty. The next year, he ranked eighth in the nation in assists per game (6.9), led his team in steals, and set a Kansas Jayhawks record with a .505 three-point shooting mark. Hinrich retired from professional basketball after a brief tenure with the Hawks in 2016. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJlcpjGX6M8, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kirk_Hinrich_drive_vs_Sixers.jpg, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kirk_Hinrich-crop.jpg, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kirk_Hinrich_vs_Bucks.jpg, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kirk_Hinrich_with_ball.jpg. Under his father’s tutelage at Sioux City West High School, Hinrich developed as a player. [6] With his father as coach, Hinrich's basketball team at Sioux City West High School achieved an 82–9 record over four years, and won the Iowa state championship when Hinrich was a senior. During his senior year of high school, he was hailed as the 1999 Co-Iowa Mr. Basketball. In his second year, Hinrich's field goal percentage went up to .397, a marginal improvement. On February 18, 2016, Hinrich was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team trade involving the Bulls and the Utah Jazz. Initially, he wanted to enrol at the Iowa State University of Science and Technology but later chose to join the University of Kansas. In 2007, he left the US training camp for the FIBA Americas Championship and stated that he had personal reasons to do so. Notable: Number retired by Oklahoma City Thunder; Kirk Hinrich. When the final roster was announced, Hinrich was chosen as one of the 12 players set to compete in the FIBA World Championship in Japan. Hinrich joined teammate Ben Wallace on the 06–07 All Defensive second team.[30]. [7], On March 1, 2009, Kansas retired Hinrich's number 10 jersey and raised it to the rafters of Allen Fieldhouse. Ben Gordon was moved to the bench, as the Bulls' sixth man. [4] Hinrich is the Bulls' all-time leader in three-point field goals. Hinrich was quoted as saying: .mw-parser-output .templatequote{overflow:hidden;margin:1em 0;padding:0 40px}.mw-parser-output .templatequote .templatequotecite{line-height:1.5em;text-align:left;padding-left:1.6em;margin-top:0}, "I don't know if there's a greater honor in basketball than to have your jersey hanging in the most historic basketball building in the world. For the most part of his NBA career, Hinrich and his family resided in Bannockburn, Illinois. Originally from Iowa, Hinrich developed an interest in the sport quite early in his life. "[22], Hinrich improved his stats in shooting and scoring during the 2006–07 season, his fourth in the NBA, with career highs in field goal, 3-point field goal, and free throw shooting percentage, as well as a career high 16.6 ppg. Hinrich received a technical foul for his actions as well as a $25,000 fine.[28]. On July 8, 2010, Hinrich was traded to the Washington Wizards along with draft rights to forward Kevin Seraphin in exchange for draft rights to Vladimir Veremeenko. In the 2006-07 season, he appeared in 80 games and scored a career-high 16.6 points per game. After having a successful career in college, he went on to play for three different teams in the NBA. 10 retired by the University of Kansas; Stats at Basketball-Reference.com: Kirk James Hinrich (born January 2, 1981) is an American professional basketball player. In his 13-year-long professional career, he has played for the National Basketball Association (NBA) teams the Chicago Bulls, Washington Wizards, and Atlanta Hawks. [56] Hinrich's wife gave birth to their second daughter, Kyla, in September 2011. Can you name the All-Time best NBA roster a team can produce since their early days until the present time. He also played for USA Basketball in the 2006 World Championships. Despite the US effort, the Greek sealed the deal with free throws and won 101–95. That off-season, they signed Pau Gasol, re-signed Kirk Hinrich and brought over Eurostar Nikola Miroti ... Chicago Bulls retired numbers and honorees: No. Hinrich’s was just the 25th jersey to be retired by Kansas and is an honor reserved for the highest caliber of player. Hinrich scored a career-high 38 points in a win over the Indiana Pacers on January 23, 2008.[32]. [33] On April 13, 2010, Hinrich produced a season high 30 points in a 101–93 win over the Boston Celtics. His No. He held the distinction for being the only rookie during that season to record a triple-double, with 11 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists versus the Golden State Warriors on February 28, 2004. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about shooting guard Kirk Hinrich on ESPN. When he graduated, Hinrich was West High's all-time leader in points, steals, and assists. 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