Antonio Harvey facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | July 6, 1970 Pascagoula, Mississippi |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Pascagoula (Pascagoula, Mississippi) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| NBA Draft | 1993 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 1993–2004 |
| Career history | |
| 1993–1995 | Los Angeles Lakers |
| 1995 | Vancouver Grizzlies |
| 1996 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 1996–1997 | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 1997 | CHC Montecatini |
| 1997–1998 | Panionios |
| 1998 | Covirán Cervezas Alhambra |
| 1998–1999 | Irakleio |
| 1999–2001 | Portland Trail Blazers |
| 2001–2002 | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 2002–2003 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2002–2003 | Idaho Stampede |
| 2003–2004 | Polonia Warsaw |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Antonio Harvey (born July 6, 1970) is an American former professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and also for teams in other countries.
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Early Life and College Basketball
Antonio Harvey was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi. He went to Pascagoula High and played basketball there.
After high school, Antonio played college basketball at several universities. He started at Southern Illinois University with the Southern Illinois Salukis from 1988 to 1989.
He then played at Connors State College for a year (1989–90). Later, he joined the University of Georgia and played with the Georgia Bulldogs from 1990 to 1991. His college career finished at Pfeiffer University with the Pfeiffer Falcons, where he played from 1991 to 1993.
Professional Basketball Career
Even though Antonio Harvey was not chosen in the 1993 NBA draft, he still made it to the NBA. In 1993, he signed with the Los Angeles Lakers as a free agent. He even started on the first night of the 1993–94 NBA season.
In 1995, Antonio took part in the exciting NBA Slam Dunk Contest. People remember him for trying a 360-degree slam dunk right at the last moment. He missed it, but it was still a memorable try, and he finished in 4th place.
Antonio played for five other NBA teams during his career. He also played professionally in other countries like Greece, Spain, Poland, and Italy.
Life After Playing Basketball
After his playing days, Antonio Harvey moved into other roles in basketball.
Coaching and Management
In April 2004, Antonio became the general manager and head coach for the Portland Reign. This team was part of the American Basketball Association.
Broadcasting
From 2005 to 2016, Antonio Harvey worked in radio broadcasting. He was a voice for the Portland Trail Blazers, sharing his knowledge of the game with fans.
See also
In Spanish: Antonio Harvey para niños
