Alton Ford facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 29, 1981 Houston, Texas |
| Nationality | American |
| Died | April 2, 2018 (aged 36) Pearland, Texas |
| High school | Milby (Houston, Texas) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 264 lb (120 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Houston (2000–2001) |
| NBA Draft | 2001 / Round: 2 / Pick: 51st overall |
| Selected by the Phoenix Suns | |
| Pro career | 2001–2011 |
| Career history | |
| 2001–2003 | Phoenix Suns |
| 2003–2004 | Houston Rockets |
| 2004 | ASVEL |
| 2004–2005 | Fujian Xunxing |
| 2005–2006 | Anwil Włocławek |
| 2007–2008 | Igokea |
| 2008–2009 | Rio Grande Valley Vipers |
| 2009 | Xinjiang Flying Tigers |
| 2009 | Reno Bighorns |
| 2010 | Bourg-en-Bresse |
| 2011 | Erie BayHawks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Alton Ford Jr. (born May 29, 1981 – died April 2, 2018) was an American professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and other basketball leagues around the world. His last team was the Erie BayHawks in the NBA D-League (now called the NBA G League).
Alton Ford was born in Houston, Texas. He went to Milby High School in Houston.
Basketball Career
Alton Ford was chosen by the Phoenix Suns in the 2001 NBA Draft. He was the 50th player picked overall.
NBA Teams
He played for the Phoenix Suns from 2001 to 2003. After that, he joined the Houston Rockets for the 2003-2004 season. In total, Alton Ford played 73 NBA games. He played 64 games for the Suns and 9 games for the Rockets. During his NBA career, he averaged about 2.5 points and 1.7 rebounds per game.
Playing Overseas
After his time in the NBA, Alton Ford played basketball in other countries. From 2004 to 2008, he played for teams in different leagues around the world. He played for teams like ASVEL in France, Fujian Xunxing in China, and Anwil Włocławek in Poland. He also played for Igokea in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Later Career
Later in his career, Alton Ford returned to play in the NBA D-League. He played for teams like the Rio Grande Valley Vipers and the Reno Bighorns. His final professional team was the Erie BayHawks in 2011.
Personal Life
Alton Ford was married to his wife, Victoria. They had four children together.
Alton Ford passed away on April 2, 2018, at the age of 36. He died from lymphoma, which is a type of cancer. His funeral was held a few days later, on April 5, 2018.
See also
In Spanish: Alton Ford para niños
