Antonio Burks (basketball, born 1980) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | February 25, 1980 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| High school | Booker T. Washington (Memphis, Tennessee) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| NBA Draft | 2004 / Round: 2 / Pick: 36th overall |
| Selected by the Orlando Magic | |
| Pro career | 2004–2009 |
| Career history | |
| 2004–2006 | Memphis Grizzlies |
| 2006–2007 | Crvena zvezda |
| 2007–2008 | Lukoil Academic |
| 2009 | Czarni Słupsk |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Antonio Cornell Burks, born on February 25, 1980, is an American who used to play professional basketball. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and also in Europe. Standing 6 feet tall, he played as a guard. Antonio went to Booker T. Washington High School in Memphis. After high school, he spent a year at Hiwassee Junior College in Madisonville, Tennessee. Later, he joined the University of Memphis as a walk-on player. He helped the Memphis Tigers basketball team win the NIT in 2002. In his final year at the University of Memphis, he was named the Conference USA Player of the Year.
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Basketball Career Highlights
Antonio Burks had an exciting journey in professional basketball. He played for teams in the NBA and in different countries in Europe.
NBA Draft and Early Career
After his successful time at the University of Memphis, Antonio Burks was chosen in the second round of the 2004 NBA draft. The Orlando Magic picked him as the 36th player overall. Soon after, he was traded to his hometown team, the Memphis Grizzlies. In his first season with the Grizzlies, he played in 24 games. He averaged about three points per game during that time.
In 2006, Antonio joined the Miami Heat for their preseason games. However, he was released from the team before the regular 2006–07 NBA season began.
Playing in Europe
After his time in the NBA, Antonio Burks moved to Europe to continue his basketball career.
- He played for KK Crvena zvezda in the Serbian basketball league.
- In August 2007, he signed with Lukoil Academic in Bulgaria.
- Later, he played for Czarni Słupsk in Poland in 2009.
Life After Playing Basketball
After his professional playing career, Antonio Burks found new ways to stay involved and build a life.
Coaching
In 2010, Antonio Burks became an assistant coach. He joined the coaching staff at LeMoyne-Owen College. This allowed him to share his basketball knowledge and experience with younger players.
Starting a Business
In 2013, Antonio Burks started his own business. He created a lawn care company called Antonio Burks Star Maintenance and Lawn Services. This shows his dedication to building a career outside of basketball.
Overcoming Challenges
In July 2009, Antonio Burks faced a difficult situation in Memphis. He was injured during a robbery. He received medical care and recovered in the hospital. The person responsible for the incident was later found guilty and sentenced to a long time in prison. Antonio's recovery and the justice served showed his strength and resilience.
See also
In Spanish: Antonio Burks para niños
