Adonal Foyle facts for kids
Adonal Foyle in 2008
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | March 9, 1975 Canouan, Saint Vincent, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| Nationality | Vincentian /American |
| High school | Hamilton (Hamilton, New York) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Colgate (1994–1997) |
| NBA Draft | 1997 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall |
| Selected by the Golden State Warriors | |
| Pro career | 1997–2010 |
| Career history | |
| 1997–2007 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2007–2009 | Orlando Magic |
| 2009 | Memphis Grizzlies |
| 2009–2010 | Orlando Magic |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 2,989 (4.1 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 3,461 (4.7 rpg) |
| Blocks | 1,193 (1.6 bpg) |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Adonal David Foyle, born on March 9, 1975, is a former professional basketball player. He played as a center, a key position in basketball. Adonal is from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and is also an American citizen.
The Golden State Warriors picked him as the eighth player in the 1997 NBA draft. Adonal played for the Warriors for ten seasons. He was their longest-serving player when he left the team in 2007. After that, he played for the Orlando Magic for two seasons. He also played a short time with the Memphis Grizzlies. He had knee surgery and then retired from playing. Since 2018, Adonal has been a commentator for the Warriors' games on ABC 7 in San Francisco.
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Adonal's Early Life and College Basketball
Adonal Foyle was born in Canouan, a small island in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. When he was 15, he was adopted by Joan and Jay Mandle. They were professors at Colgate University in the United States.
He first went to high school at Cardinal O'Hara Catholic High in Springfield, Pennsylvania. Later, he moved to Hamilton Central School in Hamilton, New York. There, he helped his high school team, the HCS Emerald Knights, win their first two state championships. In 1994, he scored 47 points and grabbed 25 rebounds in a state tournament game. These numbers are still among the highest in New York state tournament history.
Why Adonal Chose Colgate University
Adonal chose to attend Colgate University because he wanted to learn basketball in a calm setting. He felt he would get more personal attention from the coach there. Playing for the Colgate Raiders, he became the school's all-time leading rebounder. He was also the second-highest scorer in the school's history.
He led the Raiders to their first two appearances in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament. This is a major college basketball championship. Adonal also set a record for the most blocked shots in NCAA history with 492, even though he only played for three seasons. This record was later broken, and he now ranks third all-time.
In 1999, Adonal graduated from Colgate with a history degree. He earned "magna cum laude" honors, which means he graduated with great distinction. He also started an organization called Democracy Matters. This group works to reduce the influence of money in politics.
Adonal's NBA Career Highlights
During his time in the NBA, Adonal Foyle averaged 4.1 points and 1.6 blocks per game. He was known for his defense and shot-blocking ability. He ranked among the top 10 players in blocks per game three times in his career.
In July 2004, the Golden State Warriors signed Adonal to a new contract. He played less during the 2006–07 season. The Warriors then released him from his contract in August 2007.
Playing for the Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies
On August 23, 2007, Adonal signed with the Orlando Magic. He played for them for two seasons. He was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in February 2009.
However, the Grizzlies released him shortly after. Adonal then re-signed with the Orlando Magic in March 2009 for the rest of that season. He signed with the Magic again in August of that year. But he had knee surgery before the season started and could not play. Adonal announced his retirement from basketball on August 17, 2010. After retiring, he worked for the Magic as their director of player development until 2012.
Adonal's Life Off the Basketball Court
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Adonal Foyle is very active off the court. He enjoys writing poems and is a political activist. He has also written book reviews for Hoop magazine.
Founding Democracy Matters
In 2001, Adonal started Democracy Matters. This is a non-political student organization. Its goal is to encourage college students to get involved in politics. The group focuses on campaign finance reform, especially "Clean Elections." This means trying to make elections fairer by reducing the influence of large donations. Democracy Matters is active on over 50 college campuses. It involves many students and teachers in activities like educational seminars and voter registration drives.
Kerosene Lamp Foundation and Other Work
In 2005, Adonal founded the Kerosene Lamp Foundation. This foundation helps children in his home country of St. Vincent & the Grenadines. He also had a small role as a detective in the 2006 movie The Darwin Awards.
Adonal became an American citizen on March 13, 2007. He had lived in the U.S. for almost 18 years by then. He also became a member of the National Basketball Players Association executive committee. In 2008, he was elected to the Common Cause National Governing Board.
On September 24, 2009, Adonal Foyle was honored. He was inducted into the World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame. This is a special honor for athletes who do great humanitarian work. Only eight other NBA players have received this award.
In 2013, Adonal released his first children's book. It is called Too Tall Foyle Finds His Game.
In January 2014, Adonal traveled to Spain and Morocco. He went as a Sports Diplomacy Sports Envoy for the U.S. Department of State. He worked with another basketball player, Ruth Riley. They held basketball clinics for over 600 young people from areas that don't have many resources. Adonal helped promote peace, leadership, and understanding through sports.
The Golden State Warriors named Adonal Foyle their community ambassador in 2014. In this role, he helps connect the team with its fans and community.
Adonal's NBA Career Statistics
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| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 1997–98 | Golden State | 55 | 1 | 11.9 | .406 | .000 | .435 | 3.3 | .3 | .2 | .9 | 3.0 |
| 1998–99 | Golden State | 44 | 0 | 14.0 | .430 | .000 | .490 | 4.4 | .4 | .3 | 1.0 | 2.9 |
| 1999–00 | Golden State | 76 | 59 | 21.8 | .508 | .000 | .378 | 5.6 | .6 | .3 | 1.8 | 5.5 |
| 2000–01 | Golden State | 58 | 37 | 25.1 | .416 | .000 | .441 | 7.0 | .8 | .5 | 2.7 | 5.9 |
| 2001–02 | Golden State | 79 | 36 | 18.8 | .444 | .000 | .398 | 4.9 | .5 | .5 | 2.1 | 4.8 |
| 2002–03 | Golden State | 82 | 0 | 21.8 | .536 | .000 | .673 | 6.0 | .5 | .5 | 2.5 | 5.4 |
| 2003–04 | Golden State | 44 | 8 | 13.0 | .454 | .000 | .543 | 3.8 | .4 | .1 | 1.0 | 3.1 |
| 2004–05 | Golden State | 78 | 50 | 21.8 | .502 | .000 | .556 | 5.5 | .7 | .3 | 2.0 | 4.5 |
| 2005–06 | Golden State | 77 | 72 | 23.7 | .507 | .000 | .612 | 5.5 | .4 | .6 | 1.6 | 4.5 |
| 2006–07 | Golden State | 48 | 6 | 9.9 | .565 | .000 | .440 | 2.6 | .4 | .2 | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 2007–08 | Orlando | 82* | 0 | 9.4 | .458 | .000 | .471 | 2.5 | .2 | .2 | .5 | 1.9 |
| 2008–09 | Orlando | 9 | 0 | 6.6 | .636 | .000 | .500 | 2.9 | .1 | .0 | .9 | 1.9 |
| 2008–09 | Memphis | 1 | 0 | 3.0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
| Career | 733 | 269 | 17.8 | .476 | .000 | .499 | 4.7 | .5 | .4 | 1.6 | 4.1 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2007 | Golden State | 3 | 0 | 2.0 | 1.000 | .000 | .000 | .7 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .7 |
| 2008 | Orlando | 3 | 0 | 3.7 | .333 | .000 | .000 | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .7 |
| 2009 | Orlando | 2 | 0 | 2.0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .5 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
| Career | 8 | 0 | 2.5 | .400 | .000 | .000 | .8 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .5 | |
See also
In Spanish: Adonal Foyle para niños
- List of NCAA Division I men's basketball career blocks leaders
- List of NCAA Division I men's basketball season blocks leaders
