Brian Bowen
February 13, 2021
David Wear
- Nationality: USA
- Date of Birth: 21/09/90
- Place of Birth: Long Beach, California (USA)
- Position: PF
- Height (CM): 208
- Weight (KG): 102
- Junior Assoc: None
- College: North Carolina (2009–2010) UCLA (2011–2014)
- NBL DEBUT: 13/10/18
- AGE AT DEBUT: 28
- LAST NBL GAME: 3/03/19
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 28
- NBL History: Sydney 2019
- Championships: 0
- None
BIO: David Wear was born in Long Beach, California (USA) where he attended Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California. There he was a two-time California Interscholastic Federation State champion in 2007 and 2008.
As a junior, he averaged 180.9 points and 10.0 rebounds per game.
As a senior, he averaged 16.4 points and 7.5 rebounds per game.
As a sophomore Wear was named all-state sophomore in 2007. In 2009, Wear was selected as the county boys’ basketball player of the year, a fourth-team Parade All-American, a repeat first team all-county member, first team All-Division I-AA member, first team all-league member, second team all-state, and a All-American during his senior year.
NBL EXPERIENCE
David Wear made his NBL debut with the Sydney Kings at 28 years of age. He scored five points in his first game.
Sydney entered the 2018-19 season with high expectations after making several key signings, including Andrew Bogut, who returned to Australia after 14 seasons in the NBA, including winning an NBA championship in 2015 with Golden State.
The Kings were the first team to take advantage of the NBL’s newly established Next Stars program, signing highly touted prospect Brian Bowen, a McDonald’s All-American who opted to play in the NBL to develop his skills for the NBA Draft. Other key additions included Jerome Randle, David Wear (via Spain), Deng Deng (via Big V – McKinnon), Kyle Adnam (via Melbourne), and Tom Wilson (via Melbourne).
David Wear (6.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 0.9 assists), who signed a two-year deal (second year team option), didn’t deliver the impact the team had hoped for but did step up in several important games. His best performances of the season included 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 assists in a win (94-79) over Brisbane on January 13, 2019; 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 block in a victory (98-93) over Adelaide on January 5, 2019; and 13 points, 7 rebounds, and 1 assist in a win (81-70) over Cairns on December 16, 2018.
Last night was insane!
It ended in a @SydneyKings win over the @PerthWildcats, thanks to this game-winner from David Wear. pic.twitter.com/ZH8RC69SoZ— FOX Basketball (@FoxBasketball) December 14, 2018
Wear’s contributions as a stretch forward were crucial for Sydney, particularly when it came to creating space for key players like Kevin Lisch (14.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 3.2 assists) and Jerome Randle (17.9 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 4.2 assists), who led the team offensively. Andrew Bogut (11.4 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 2.7 blocks) was the anchor of the team’s defense, earning NBL Most Valuable Player and Defensive Player of the Year honours.
The Kings finished the regular season in third place with an 18-10 record, setting themselves up for a semifinal matchup against Melbourne United.
In the playoffs, Sydney faced Melbourne United in the semifinals. In Game 1 (95-73), Wear contributed 8 points and 5 rebounds, but the Kings struggled against Melbourne’s depth and physicality. Casper Ware (22 points, 7 assists) and DJ Kennedy (20 points, 7 rebounds) led Melbourne’s charge, while Kevin Lisch (13 points) and Jerome Randle (13 points) were the top performers for Sydney. Andrew Bogut (7 points, 7 rebounds, 3 blocks) had a quiet game, which hurt Sydney’s chances.
In Game 2 (90-76), Wear added 7 points and 3 rebounds, but Melbourne’s Casper Ware (30 points, 5 rebounds) and Chris Goulding (23 points, 4 rebounds) were too much for the Kings. Kevin Lisch (13 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists) and Kyle Adnam (13 points) did their best to keep Sydney competitive, while Andrew Bogut (10 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists) bounced back after a quieter Game 1. Despite these efforts, the Kings were eliminated from the playoffs, falling short of advancing to the Grand Final.
During the off-season, Sydney chose not to take the option on Wear’s second year of his contract.
David Wear played one season in the NBL. He averaged 6.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 0.9 assists in 30 NBL games.
HIGHLIGHTS:
NBL TOTAL STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 28 | Sydney | 18-10 (3) | 30 | 605.1 | 207 | 116 | 27 | 27 | 89 | 10 | 8 | 22 | 51 | 79 | 176 | 45% | 34 | 85 | 40% | 15 | 16 | 94% | 56% | 55% | 19 | Totals | 30 | 605 | 207 | 116 | 27 | 27 | 89 | 10 | 8 | 22 | 51 | 79 | 176 | 44.9% | 34 | 85 | 40.0% | 15 | 16 | 93.8% | 57% | 55% | 19 |
NBL PER GAME STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 28 | Sydney | 18-10 (3) | 30 | 20.2 | 6.9 | 3.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 3.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 2.6 | 5.9 | 45% | 1.1 | 2.8 | 40% | 0.5 | 0.5 | 94% | 56% | 55% | 19 | Total | 30 | 20.2 | 6.9 | 3.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 3.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 2.6 | 5.9 | 44.9% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 40.0% | 1.1 | 2.8 | 93.8% | 57% | 55% | 19 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 19 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
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FIBA EXPERIENCE
Wear won a silver medal for the United States national team at the FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship.
NBA EXPERIENCE
After going undrafted in the 2014 NBA draft, he played most of 2014/15 in the NBA Development League (now known as the NBA G League), but also had a brief stint in the NBA with Sacramento.
Wear played 2 games in the NBA. He averaged 0 points, 1 rebounds, and 0.5 assists per game over his NBA career.
NBA TRANSACTIONS:
- September 5, 2014: Signed a contract with the Sacramento Kings
October 19, 2014: Waived by the Sacramento Kings.
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March 23, 2015: Signed a 10-day contract with the Sacramento Kings.
| Season | Team | PTS | AST | STL | BLK | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 55% | 53% | 46% | 69% | ||||||
| 2 | 0 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 1 | ||||||
| Total | 79 | 176 | 44.9% | 34 | 85 | 40.0% |
NBA TOTAL STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | TEAM | POS | GP | GS | MINS | PTS | TRB | AST | ORB | DRB | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-15 | 24 | Sacramento | PF | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0% | 0 | 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | Total | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0% | 0 | 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 |
NBA PER GAME STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | TEAM | POS | GP | GS | MINS | PTS | TRB | AST | ORB | DRB | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-15 | 24 | Sacramento | PF | 2 | 0 | 3.5 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0% | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | Total | 2 | 0 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0% | 0.5 | 0% |
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Spain - Baloncesto Fuenlabrada (2014–2016) | Japan - Osaka Evessa (2016–2017)
Wear joined Baloncesto Fuenlabrada for the 2014–15 Liga ACB season in Spain, playing his first season in Spain, and he appeared in 34 league games while averaging 8.8 points and 3.6 rebounds.
He remained with Baloncesto Fuenlabrada for the 2015–16 Liga ACB season and played 34 games while averaging 6.2 points and 3.1 rebounds.
After his short stint in the NBA, Wear played two seasons in Spain with Baloncesto Fuenlabrada before joining Osaka in Japans national league.
Wear joined Osaka Evessa for the 2016–17 B.League season in Japan and averaged 10.4 points and 4.4 rebounds across 60 games.
COLLEGE
David Wear played college basketball for one season at North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball in 2009–10 before transferring, then finished his NCAA career at UCLA Bruins men's basketball from 2011–12 through 2013–14 after sitting out 2010–11 as a redshirt season.
At North Carolina in 2009–10, Wear appeared in 27 games and made two starts, averaging 2.9 points and 1.7 rebounds while shooting .437 from the field and going 8-for-16 from three-point range (.500).
His freshman year in Chapel Hill ended early after he injured his left hip in practice on February 18, missed the remainder of the season, and underwent surgery on March 9 to repair a torn labrum.
In May 2010, Wear and his twin brother Travis announced they would transfer out of North Carolina, a move that was widely reported at the time and set up their eventual return to Southern California basketball.
After redshirting in 2010–11, Wear played three seasons at UCLA (2011–12 to 2013–14), appearing in 103 games with 76 starts and averaging 7.9 points and 5.0 rebounds per game, totaling 809 points and 515 rebounds as a Bruin.
In 2011–12, Wear played 32 games and started 30, finishing third on the team at 10.2 points per game while leading UCLA with 6.3 rebounds per game, and he earned honorable mention All-Pac-12 recognition.
That season included 20 double-figure scoring games and a seven-game streak of double figures from mid-January into February, and he finished as UCLA’s top three-point percentage shooter at 46.7% (14-for-30), while also missing one game after sustaining a concussion in practice.
In 2012–13, Wear played 34 games with nine starts and averaged 7.1 points and 5.0 rebounds in 23.4 minutes per game, recording two double-doubles and posting season highs of 16 points against Missouri and 11 rebounds at USC.
His 2013–14 senior season saw him start all 37 games, average 6.5 points and 3.8 rebounds, and deliver several signature moments, including 18 points at California, 16 points against Duke at Madison Square Garden while going 4-for-4 from three, and a deep buzzer-beating three to force overtime against Oregon on February 27.
Wear’s final NCAA tournament run ended in the 2014 regional semifinal, where UCLA lost 79–68 to Florida on March 27, 2014, and he closed his UCLA career by receiving the Irv Pohlmeyer Memorial Trophy as the Bruins’ top defensive player for the season.
AWARDS
- McDonald's All-American (2009)
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