Born August 14, 1959, Lansing Mich.
College: Michigan State UniversityDrafted by Los Angeles Lakers on first round as an undergraduate 1979 (first pick).
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
-Most Valuable Player: 1987, 1989, 1990
-All-NBA First Team: 1983-91
-All-NBA Second Team: 1982
-All-Rookie Team: 1980
-Playoff MVP: 1980, 1982, 1987
-Assist Leader: 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987
-FT percentage leader: 1989
-Steal leader: 1981, 1982
-NCAA Final Four MVP: 1979.
RECORDS HELD
-NBA's all-time assists leader
-Most assists, playoff game: 24 vs. Phoenix, May 15, 1984.
-Most assists, playoff game, one half: 15 vs. Portland, May 3, 1985.
-Most assists, championship series game: 21 vs. Boston, June 3, 1984.
-Most assists, championship series, one half: 14 vs. Detroit, June 19, 1988.
-Most assists, All-Star game, career
-Most assists, All-Star game: 22 1984.
Source: NBA Register\