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 a former professional basketball player from the United States. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and also for teams in other countries.
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Antonio Harvey's College Basketball Journey
Antonio Harvey was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi. He played high school basketball at Pascagoula High School. After high school, he continued his basketball career in college.
He played for the Southern Illinois Salukis from 1988 to 1989. Later, he played for the Georgia Bulldogs from 1990 to 1991. His college career finished with the Pfeiffer Falcons, where he played from 1991 to 1993.
Antonio Harvey's Professional Basketball Career
Even though Antonio Harvey was not chosen in the 1993 NBA draft, he still made it to the NBA. He played for the Atlanta Eagles in the USBL during the summer of 1993. Later that year, he signed with the Los Angeles Lakers as a free agent. He even started for the Lakers on the first night of the 1993–94 season.
In 1995, Antonio Harvey took part in the exciting NBA Slam Dunk Contest. He is remembered for trying a 360-degree slam dunk in the final seconds. He missed the dunk and finished in 4th place. During his career, he played for five other NBA teams. He also played professionally in other countries like Greece, Spain, Poland, and Italy.
Life After Playing: Coaching and Broadcasting
After his playing career, Antonio Harvey moved into other roles in basketball. In April 2004, he became the general manager and head coach for the Portland Reign. This team was part of the American Basketball Association.
Later, from 2005 to 2016, he worked in radio broadcasting. He was a radio announcer for the Portland Trail Blazers, sharing his knowledge of the game with fans.
See also
In Spanish: Antonio Harvey para niños
