Looking back on his career from a rookie champion in Space City to a veteran champion in Boston.

In the 1993 NBA Draft, Sam Kassel, a senior guard from Florida State University, was selected by the Houston Rockets with the 24th pick in the first round. The Houston Rockets announced that they had signed Sam Kassel with a four-year, $3.77 million contract. Since then, Sam Kassel has started his NBA career.

Sam Kassel during the Rockets' period

1993-1994 season, Sam Kassel, who had just entered the league, was not reused by the Rockets' coaching staff, and could only play as a substitute for Kenny Smith. As the regular season progressed, Sam Kassel was gradually reused and became one of the team's important substitutes. This season, Sam Kassel played 66 games in the regular season for the Rockets. He started 6 games in the middle and started, averaging 17 minutes per game, contributing 6.7 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists. The Rockets ranked second in the West with 58 wins and 24 losses. He defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 3-1 in the first round, defeated the Phoenix Suns 4-3 in the Western Conference Semi-Finals, defeated the Utah Jazz 4-1 in the Western Conference Finals, and won the first championship trophy in team history. Sam Kassel won his first career championship.

On May 22, 1994, in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semi-Finals, the Rockets played against the Suns at home. Sam Kassel played for 29 minutes in the whole game, made 8 of 12 shots, 2 of 3 three-pointers, and 4 free throws and 4 free throws, contributing 22 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists and 2 steals, helping the Rockets defeat the Suns 104-94 and advance to the Western Conference Finals.

Sam Kassel broke through with the ball

1994-1995 season, Sam Kassel still played as Sam Kassel's substitute. His average playing time has increased compared to last season, becoming one of the team's most important substitutes. This season, Sam Kassel played 82 regular season games for the Rockets, including one of the starters, and averaged 23 minutes per game to contribute 9.5 points, 2.6 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.1 steals. The Rockets ranked sixth in the West with 47 wins and 35 losses, defeating the Utah Jazz 3-2 in the first round, defeating the Phoenix Suns 4-3 in the semi-finals, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 4-2 in the Western Conference Finals, and the Rockets swept the Orlando Magic 4-0 in the finals, winning the second championship trophy in team history. The Houston Rockets became the lowest-ranked championship team in NBA history, and Sam Kassel won the second championship in his career.

Although Sam Kassel played as a substitute for Kenny Smith, his average playing time and average score per game exceeded Kenny Smith, becoming the No. 3 scorer second only to Hakeem Olajuwon and Clyde Drexler. In that season, Sam Kassel played 61 regular season games for the Rockets, all of which played as a substitute, averaging 14.5 points, 2.2 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game. The Rockets ranked fifth in the Western Conference with 48 wins and 34 losses. He defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 3-1 in the first round. He was swept out by the Seattle Supersonics 0-4 in the Western Conference semi-finals and missed the Western Conference Finals.

Sam Cassel during the Rockets period On August 19, 1996, the Houston Rockets traded Sam Cassel, Robert Horry, Mark Bryant Chuck Brown to the Phoenix Suns, and received Charles Barkley and the second round pick in 1999.

In the 1996-1997 season, Sam Kassel played as Kevin Johnson's substitute, and only started in some games where Kevin Johnson was absent. In that season, Sam Kassel played 22 regular season games for the Suns, including 9 starts, averaging 24.5 minutes per game, contributing 14.8 points, 2.2 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1 steal. At the beginning of the season, the Suns management chose to trade Sam Kassel.

Sam Kassel in the Suns period On December 27, 1996, the Phoenix Suns traded Sam Kassel, Michael Finley, AC Green, the 1997 second-round pick and 1998 second-round pick to the Dallas Mavericks, and won Jason Kidd, Tony Dumas, and Loren Meyer.

After coming to the Mavericks, Sam Kassel played as the starting point guard of the team. However, the Mavericks did not intend to keep Sam Kassel. This season, Sam Kassel played 16 regular season games for the Mavericks, including 13 starts, and averaged 24.9 minutes per game to contribute 12.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1 steal. In the middle of the season, the Mavericks management chose to trade Sam Kassel for the team's rebuilding chips.

Sam Cassel during the Mavericks

On February 17, 1997, the Dallas Mavericks traded Sam Cassel, Jim Jackson, George McLaud, Chris Gatling, and Eric Montrose to the New Jersey Nets, and obtained Sean Bradley, Robert Parker, Doug Rivers, and Aubonno.

After coming to the Nets, Sam Kassel played as the starting point guard of the team. His average playing time increased significantly. His average score ranked second in the team. This season, Sam Kassel played for the Nets in 23 regular season games, including 22 starts, and averaged 33.8 minutes per game to contribute 19.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 1.6 steals. The Nets ranked third from the bottom in the Eastern Conference with 26 wins and 56 losses.

Sam Kassel during the Nets' period On July 15, 1997, the New Jersey Nets announced that they would officially renew Sam Kassel with a five-year, $17.35 million contract.

In the 1997-1998 season, Sam Kassel played as the team's starting point guard and became the team's most stable organizational guard. In this season, Sam Kassel played 75 regular season games for the Nets, including 72 starts, averaging 34.7 minutes per game, contributing 19.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, 8 assists and 1.6 steals. The Nets ranked eighth in the Eastern Conference with 43 wins and 39 losses. He was swept out by the Chicago Bulls 0-3 in the first round..

Sam Kassel

1998-1999 season, Sam Kassel still played as the team's starting point guard. In that season, Sam Kassel played four regular season games for the Nets, including three starters, averaging 25 minutes per game and contributing 18 points, 1.6 rebounds and 4.8 assists. In the middle of the season, the Nets management chose to trade Sam Kassel.

On March 11, 1999, the New Jersey Nets, Milwaukee Bucks and Minnesota Timberwolves completed three-party transactions, and the Nets won Stephen Marbury, Chris Kyle, Bill Colley, and Elliot Perry; the Timberwolves got Terrell Brandon, Brian Evans, and the 1999 first-round pick; the Bucks got Sam Kassel, Chris Gatling, and Paul Grant. After Sam Kassel during the Bucks' period, although Sam Kassel played as the team's substitute point guard, his average score per game was third in the team after Ray Allen and Glen Robinson. This season, Sam Kassel played four regular season games for the Bucks, all of which played as a substitute, averaging 13.8 points, 2.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.5 steals per game. The Bucks ranked seventh in the Eastern Conference with 28 wins and 22 losses. He was swept out by the Indiana Pacers 0-3 in the first round.

In the 1999-2000 season, the combination of "Three Musketeers" composed of Sam Kassel, Ray Allen and Glen Robinson became the strongest offensive firepower in the league. In this season, Sam Kassel played 81 regular season games for the Bucks, all starting, averaged 18.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 9 assists and 1.2 steals per game. The Bucks ranked eighth in the Eastern Conference with 42 wins and 40 losses, and lost 2-3 to the Indiana Pacers in the first round.

Sam Kassel vs. Jason Kidd

On December 29, 1999, the Bucks challenged the Hornets away. Sam Kassel started for 37 minutes in the whole game, made 3 of 7 shots, and made 2 free throws and 1 free throw and contributed 7 points, 1 rebound, 19 assists and 2 steals. Among them, 19 assists were Sam Kassel's career assist record in a single game.

2000-2001 season, Sam Kassel played as the team's starting point guard. His average playing time and average score per game still ranks third in the team. In this season, Sam Kassel played 76 regular season games for the Bucks, including 75 starts, and averaged 18.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 7.6 assists and 1.1 steals per game. The Bucks ranked second in the Eastern Conference with 52 wins and 30 losses. They defeated the Orlando Magic 3-1 in the first round, defeated the Charlotte Hornets 4-3 in the Eastern Conference semi-finals, and lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 3-4 in the Eastern Conference finals, missing the finals.

Sam Kassel defended Balang Davis

On March 3, 2001, the Bucks played against the Bulls at home. Sam Kassel started for 52 minutes in the whole game, made 18 of 24 shots, made 2 of 3 three-pointers, and made 2 free throws and 2 free throws to contribute 40 points, 2 rebounds and 10 assists, helping the Bucks defeat the Bulls 126-122 through overtime, of which 40 points were Sam Kassel's highest score in a single game in his career.

In the 2001-2002 season, Sam Kassel still played as the team's starting point guard. However, due to the conflict between Ray Allen and Glen Robinson, the team lost its former competitiveness. Sam Kassel played 74 regular season games for the Bucks this season, including 73 starts, averaging 35.2 minutes per game, contributing 19.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 1.2 steals. The Bucks ranked ninth in the Eastern Conference with 41 wins and 41 losses and missed the playoffs.

On February 7, 2002, the Milwaukee Bucks announced that they would renew Sam Kassel early with a four-year, $23.03 million contract. In the 2002-2003 season, Sam Kassel, as Glen Robinson left the team, Sam Kassel became the second leader of the team. In that season, Sam Kassel played 78 regular season games for the Bucks, including 77 starts, and averaged 34.6 minutes per game to contribute 19.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.1 steals. The Bucks ranked seventh in the Eastern Conference with 42 wins and 40 losses, losing to the New Jersey Nets 2-4 in the first round.

On June 28, 2003, the Milwaukee Bucks traded Joe Smith and Anthony Pierre to the Minnesota Timberwolves, winning Sam Kassel and Elvin Johnson.

Timberwolves Tripleheaded Monsters

2003-2004 season, Sam Kassel played as the team's starting point guard. The "Three-Headed Monster" combination formed with Kevin Garnett and Ratriel Sprewell became one of the most competitive teams in the league. This season, Sam Kassel played 81 regular season games for the Timberwolves, all starting and contributing 1 per game. 9.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 1.2 steals. During the regular season, Sam Kassel was selected for the All-Star lineup for the first time and the only time he was selected for the All-Star lineup. After the regular season, Sam Kassel was selected for the second team of the All-Squad. The Timberwolves ranked first in the Western Conference with 58 wins and 24 losses. He defeated the Denver Nuggets 4-1 in the first round, defeated the Sacramento Kings 4-3 in the Western Conference semi-finals, and lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 2-4 in the Western Conference Finals and missed the Finals.

2004 Western Conference All-Star Lineup

2004-2005 season, Sam Kassel still played as the team's starting point guard. Due to the injury-related injury, his starting position was gradually replaced by Troy Hassel in the middle of the season. Sam Kassel played 59 regular season games for the Timberwolves, including 38 starts, averaging 25.8 minutes per game and contributed 13.5 points, 2.6 rebounds and 5.1 assists. The Timberwolves ranked ninth in the Western Conference with 44 wins and 38 losses and missed the playoffs.

Sam Kassel during the Timberwolves' era

On August 12, 2005, the Minnesota Timberwolves traded Sam Kassel and the protected first-round pick in 2012 to the Los Angeles Clippers, and won Marcojaridge and Lionel Chammers..

In the 2005-2006 season, Sam Kassel played as the team's starting point guard. His average playing time and average score average ranked third in the team. In that season, Sam Kassel played 78 regular season games for the Clippers, including 75 starts, and averaged 17.2 points, 3.7 rebounds and 6.3 assists per 34 minutes. The Clippers ranked sixth in the Western Conference with 47 wins and 35 losses. He defeated the Denver Nuggets 4-1 in the first round, and lost to the Phoenix Suns 3-4 in the Western Conference semi-finals and missed the Western Conference Finals.

Sam Kassel during the Clippers' era On July 21, 2006, the Los Angeles Clippers announced that they would renew Sam Kassel with a one-year, $6.85 million contract.

In the 2006-2007 season, Sam Kassel still played as the team's starting point guard. His starting position was gradually replaced by Sean Livingston in the middle of the season. Sam Kassel played 58 regular season games for the Clippers, including 30 starts, averaging 24.3 minutes per game and contributed 12.3 points, 2.9 rebounds and 4.7 assists. The Clippers ranked ninth in the Western Conference with 40 wins and 42 losses, missing the playoffs.

On July 5, 2007, the Los Angeles Clippers announced that they would renew Sam Kassel with a one-year, $6.15 million contract.

In the 2007-2008 season, due to Sean Livingston's season reimbursement, Sam Kassel became the team's starting point guard. In that season, Sam Kassel played 38 regular season games for the Clippers, including 33 starts, averaging 25.7 minutes per game and contributed 12.8 points, 2.7 rebounds and 4.7 assists. In the middle of the season, Sam Kassel applied to the Clippers management for a buyout.

Sam Kassel during the Clippers' period On March 1, 2008, the Los Angeles Clippers announced that they had officially bought out Sam Kassel's remaining contract.

On March 5, 2008, the Boston Celtics announced that they would sign Sam Kassel with a contract of $280,000 until the end of the season.

After Sam Kassel of the Celtics came to the Celtics, although Sam Kassel played as a substitute for Rajon Rondo, his three-point shooting percentage was as high as 40.9%, making him the team's highest three-point shooting percentage. This season, Sam Kassel played 17 regular season games for the Celtics, including one of the starters, averaging 17 minutes per game. Contributing 7.6 points, 1.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists, the Celtics ranked first in the league with 66 wins and 16 losses, defeated the Atlanta Hawks 4-3 in the first round, defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 4-3 in the Eastern Conference semi-finals, defeated the Detroit Pistons 4-2 in the Eastern Conference Finals, and won the 17th championship trophy in team history. Sam Kassel won the third championship in his career.

Sam Kassel won the championship for the third time

In September 2008, the Boston Celtics announced that they would renew Sam Kassel with a one-year, $1.26 million contract.

Sam Kassel suffered a serious knee injury in the 2008-2009 season and did not represent the Celtics in the regular season.

On February 17, 2009, the Boston Celtics traded Sam Kassel and some cash to the Sacramento Kings, and received a future second-round pick.

Sam Kassel during the Celtic era On February 19, 2009, the Sacramento Kings announced the waiver of Sam Kassel.

In May 2009, Sam Kassel announced the official end of his player career, and since then, this back-to-back master with good organizational skills has completely left the NBA arena.