Al Harrington facts for kids
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Harrington with the Washington Wizards in 2014
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | February 17, 1980 Orange, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | St. Patrick (Elizabeth, New Jersey) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Career information | |
| NBA Draft | 1998 / Round: 1 / Pick: 25th overall |
| Selected by the Indiana Pacers | |
| Pro career | 1998–2015 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1998–2004 | Indiana Pacers |
| 2004–2006 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2006–2007 | Indiana Pacers |
| 2007–2008 | Golden State Warriors |
| 2008–2010 | New York Knicks |
| 2010–2012 | Denver Nuggets |
| 2012–2013 | Orlando Magic |
| 2013–2014 | Washington Wizards |
| 2014 | Fujian Sturgeons |
| 2015 | Sydney Kings |
| As coach: | |
| 2022 | Cape Town Tigers (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career statistics | |
| Points | 13,237 (13.5 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 5,482 (5.6 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,649 (1.7 apg) |
Albert "Al" Harrington (born February 17, 1980) is a former professional basketball player from America. He played for 16 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Al Harrington was chosen as the 25th player in the 1998 NBA draft. He played for teams like the Indiana Pacers, Atlanta Hawks, Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, Denver Nuggets, Orlando Magic, and Washington Wizards. He also played for a short time in China and Australia.
Al Harrington is related to another former NBA player, Dahntay Jones.
Contents
- Early Life and High School Basketball
- Professional Basketball Career
- Starting with the Indiana Pacers (1998–2004)
- Playing for the Atlanta Hawks (2004–2006)
- Back with the Pacers (2006–2007)
- Joining the Golden State Warriors (2007–2008)
- Time with the New York Knicks (2008–2010)
- Moving to the Denver Nuggets (2010–2012)
- Short Stint with the Orlando Magic (2012–2013)
- Playing for the Washington Wizards (2013–2014)
- Playing in China (2014)
- Playing in Australia (2015)
- Big3 Basketball League (2017)
- Coaching Career
- NBA Career Statistics Summary
- See also
Early Life and High School Basketball
Al Harrington was born in Orange, New Jersey. He grew up in Roselle, New Jersey. He played high school basketball at St. Patrick High School in Elizabeth, New Jersey. During his senior year, he was named the National Player of the Year by both Gatorade and USA Today. He was also chosen as a 1998 McDonald's High School All-American.
Professional Basketball Career
Starting with the Indiana Pacers (1998–2004)
Al Harrington was only 18 years old when the Indiana Pacers picked him in the 1998 NBA draft. He was the first NBA player born in the 1980s. He spent six seasons with the Pacers. Most of the time, he came off the bench as a substitute player.
In the 2001–02 season, Harrington started to play much better. He scored about 13.1 points and grabbed 6.3 rebounds per game. However, his season ended early because of a knee injury. He missed the last 38 games.
He returned strong in the 2002–03 season. He was the only Pacers player to play in all 82 games that year. He averaged 12.2 points and 6.0 rebounds. The next season, he improved slightly to 13.3 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. He was almost named the NBA Sixth Man of the Year. He helped the Pacers reach the Eastern Conference Finals.
Playing for the Atlanta Hawks (2004–2006)
On July 15, 2004, Harrington was traded to the Atlanta Hawks. He became a regular starter for the Hawks. However, the Hawks team did not do as well as the Pacers after he left.
Back with the Pacers (2006–2007)
Al Harrington returned to the Indiana Pacers on August 22, 2006. He was part of a trade deal. During the 2006–07 season, he wore jersey number 32. He said it was because it was his "second time around" with the team.
Joining the Golden State Warriors (2007–2008)
On January 17, 2007, Harrington was traded to the Golden State Warriors. He was traded along with Stephen Jackson, Šarūnas Jasikevičius, and Josh Powell.
Time with the New York Knicks (2008–2010)
On November 21, 2008, Harrington was traded to the New York Knicks. He played some of his best basketball during his two seasons with the Knicks. He averaged 19.2 points and 5.9 rebounds per game. Even though he played well, the team did not make it to the playoffs.
Moving to the Denver Nuggets (2010–2012)
On July 15, 2010, Harrington signed a contract with the Denver Nuggets. In the 2010–11 season, he averaged 10.5 points and 4.5 rebounds. The Nuggets made it to the playoffs that year. However, they lost in the first round.
Short Stint with the Orlando Magic (2012–2013)
On August 10, 2012, Harrington was traded to the Orlando Magic. This trade involved four teams. He played only 10 games for the Magic in the 2012–13 season. He was released by the Magic on August 2, 2013.
Playing for the Washington Wizards (2013–2014)
On August 14, 2013, Harrington signed with the Washington Wizards. He played in 37 games, always coming off the bench. He averaged 6.6 points and 2.4 rebounds. The Wizards made it to the playoffs for the first time since 2008.
Playing in China (2014)
On August 11, 2014, Harrington signed with the Fujian Sturgeons in the Chinese Basketball Association. He left the team on November 25, 2014, hoping to return to the NBA.
After not getting any NBA offers, Al Harrington announced his retirement from basketball on March 18, 2015. He had played for 16 years. He averaged 13.5 points and 5.6 rebounds in his career.
Playing in Australia (2015)
Harrington later decided to play again. On October 28, 2015, he signed with the Sydney Kings in Australia's National Basketball League. He played his first game two days later, scoring 12 points. He played six games for the Kings. In those games, he averaged 17.7 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.7 assists.
Big3 Basketball League (2017)
In the summer of 2017, Al Harrington played in the first season of the Big3 basketball league. This league features 3-on-3 basketball. He played for a team called Trilogy. He was a co-captain with his former teammate Kenyon Martin. His team had a perfect season, winning all 10 games. They won the first-ever Big3 Championship.
Coaching Career
On December 24, 2021, Al Harrington became an assistant coach. He joined the Cape Town Tigers in South Africa.
NBA Career Statistics Summary
Al Harrington played 981 regular season games in the NBA. He averaged 13.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game. In the playoffs, he played 55 games. He averaged 7.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 0.7 assists.
See also
In Spanish: Al Harrington para niños
- List of oldest and youngest National Basketball Association players
