Anthony Avent facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 18, 1969 Rocky Mount, North Carolina, U.S. |
| High school | Malcolm X Shabazz (Newark, New Jersey) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Seton Hall (1988–1991) |
| NBA Draft | 1991 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15th overall |
| Selected by the Atlanta Hawks | |
| Pro career | 1991–2001 |
| Career history | |
| 1991–1992 | Phonola Caserta |
| 1992–1994 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1994–1995 | Orlando Magic |
| 1995–1996 | Vancouver Grizzlies |
| 1996–1997 | Panathinaikos BC |
| 1997–1998 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| 1999 | Utah Jazz |
| 1999–2000 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 2000–2001 | PAOK Thessaloniki |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 1,958 (5.6 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 1,584 (4.5 rpg) |
| Blocks | 211 (0.6 bpg) |
Anthony Avent is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He was born on October 18, 1969, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Anthony played for several teams in the NBA, including the Milwaukee Bucks and Orlando Magic.
Before joining the NBA, he played college basketball at Seton Hall University. There, he even played in the big 1989 NCAA championship game. Before college, Anthony went to Malcolm X Shabazz High School in Newark, New Jersey.
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Starting His Basketball Journey
Anthony Avent was chosen by the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the 1991 NBA draft. He was the 15th player picked overall. However, instead of playing for the Hawks right away, he decided to sign with a team in Italy called Phonola Caserta. He made this choice because he couldn't agree on a good contract with the Hawks.
After playing one season in Italy, Anthony came back to the United States. He then signed a four-year contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Playing in the NBA and Beyond
Anthony Avent played for six seasons in the NBA. He was known for being a Power forward, a position where players need to be strong and good at getting rebounds.
He played for these NBA teams:
After his time in the NBA, Anthony also played for teams in other countries. In the 1996–97 season, he played for Panathinaikos, a strong team in Greece. Later, in 2001, he played for another Greek team called PAOK Thessaloniki.
Anthony Avent's Career Stats
During his NBA career, Anthony Avent played in 352 regular season games. He started 156 of those games.
Regular Season Highlights
- He averaged 5.6 points per game.
- He also averaged 4.5 rebounds per game.
- He made 211 blocks in his career, averaging 0.6 blocks per game.
His best season was 1992–93 with the Milwaukee Bucks. In that season, he played in all 82 games and started 78 of them. He averaged 9.8 points and 6.2 rebounds per game.
Playoff Games
Anthony Avent also played in the NBA playoffs. He played in 9 playoff games during his career. His best playoff performance was in the 1993–94 season with the Orlando Magic, where he averaged 9.5 points and 5.5 rebounds in two games.
See also
In Spanish: Anthony Avent para niños
