Alvin Sims facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 18, 1974 Evanston, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Paris (Paris, Kentucky) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Louisville (1993–1997) |
| NBA Draft | 1997 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 1997–2009 |
| Career history | |
| 1997–1998 | Quad City Thunder |
| 1998 | Long Island Surf |
| 1998–1999 | Panionios |
| 1999 | Phoenix Suns |
| 1999–2000 | Quad City Thunder |
| 2000–2001 | Makedonikos |
| 2001–2002 | Roseto |
| 2002–2003 | SIG Strasbourg |
| Trieste | |
| 2004 | Reggiana |
| 2005 | ÉB Pau-Orthez |
| 2005–2007 | Sagesse Beirut |
| 2007–2008 | Panthers Fürstenfeld |
| 2008–2009 | Anibal Zahle |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Alvin Sims is an American former professional basketball player. He was born on October 18, 1974. Sims played as a shooting guard or small forward. He even played for the Phoenix Suns in the National Basketball Association (NBA) during the 1998–99 season.
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College Basketball Journey
Alvin Sims grew up in Paris, Kentucky, where he played basketball for Paris High School. After high school, he continued his basketball career in college.
Playing for the Louisville Cardinals
Sims played college basketball for the University of Louisville. He was part of their men's team, the Louisville Cardinals, from 1993 to 1997. During his third year, he showed great skill, averaging 11.9 points per game. This means he scored almost 12 points in every game he played that season!
Professional Career Highlights
After college, Alvin Sims became a professional basketball player. He played for many teams in different leagues around the world.
Starting in the CBA
Sims began his professional journey in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). This was a league in the United States where many players started before moving to the NBA. He played for the Quad City Thunder. In 1998, his team won the CBA championship, which was a big achievement!
Rookie of the Year
That same year, Alvin Sims was named the CBA Rookie of the Year. This award goes to the best new player in the league. He was also chosen for the CBA All-Rookie Team, which means he was one of the top first-year players.
Time in the NBA
Because of his great performance in the CBA, Sims got a chance to play in the NBA. He joined the Phoenix Suns. He played in four games for the Suns, scoring a total of 11 points.
Playing Around the World
Alvin Sims had a very international career. After his time in the NBA, he played professional basketball in many different countries. He played in places like Venezuela, Greece, Italy, France, the UK, Lebanon, Austria, Iran, and Cyprus. This shows how basketball is a global sport and how players can have careers all over the world!
See also
In Spanish: Alvin Sims para niños
