"The only thing more consistent than Glen's jumper, is his confidence in his jumper."--Charlotte Hornets assistant coach T. R. Dunn.

Glen Rice--the shooting guard for the Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association (NBA)--is a master at a dying art: shooting a jump shot. In 1997 he set records for points scored in a quarter (20) and in a half (24) at the NBA All-Star Game on his way to earning most valuable player honors (MVP). His heroics at the All-Star Game helped Rice--one of the most consistent scorers in the league--gain the recognition he deserves as one of the game's best players.

Growing Up

Flint Product

Glen Rice was born May 28, 1967, in Flint, Michigan. Flint was best known for producing automobiles and basketball players. "Basketball is the all-American pastime in Flint," former Iowa State University coach Johnny Orr stated in Sports Illustrated. "They get big crowds, great enthusiasm...