Art Long facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | October 1, 1972 Rochester, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | East (Rochester, New York) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| NBA Draft | 1996 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 1996–2010 |
| Career history | |
| 1996–1997 | Élan Béarnais Pau-Orthez |
| 1997–1998 | Jacksonville Barracudas |
| 1998–1998 | Quilmes de Mar del Plata |
| 1998–1999 | Idaho Stampede |
| 1999–2000 | Yakama Sun Kings |
| 2000 | Trotamundos de Carabobo |
| 2000–2001 | ASVEL Villeurbanne |
| 2001 | Sacramento Kings |
| 2001 | Brujos de Guayama |
| 2001–2002 | Seattle SuperSonics |
| 2002 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 2002–2003 | Toronto Raptors |
| 2003 | Hunstville Flight |
| 2003–2004 | Ilisiakos Athens |
| 2004 | San Miguel Beermen |
| 2005–2006 | Mariupol Azovmash |
| 2006–2007 | Banvitspor |
| 2007–2008 | Mahram |
| 2008 | Petrochimi |
| 2009–2010 | Indios |
| 2009–2010 | Unión Alética |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Arthur "Art" Donnell Long is a former professional basketball player from Rochester, New York. He was born on October 1, 1972. Art Long played as a power forward and sometimes as a center. He was known for his strong play on the court.
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Art Long's Basketball Journey
Early Life and College Years
Art Long went to East High School in Rochester, New York. He was a talented player even then. After high school, he continued his basketball career in college. He attended several colleges, including Dodge City Community College and Southeastern Community College (Iowa). He finished his college basketball career at the University of Cincinnati.
Professional Career Highlights
Art Long was not chosen in the NBA draft when he finished college in 1996. However, he still got a chance to play in the NBA. He signed with the Sacramento Kings in 1999. He played nine games with the Kings starting in February 2001.
His most successful year in the NBA was during the 2001-02 NBA season. He played 63 games for the Seattle SuperSonics and started in 27 of those games. This showed he was an important part of the team.
In the 2002-03 NBA season, Art Long played for two different NBA teams. He played 19 games with the Philadelphia 76ers. Later that season, he played 7 games for the Toronto Raptors. In total, he played 98 games in the NBA during his career.
Playing Around the World
Besides playing in the NBA, Art Long also had a long career playing basketball in other countries. He played in France for a team called ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne in 2000–01. He also played for teams in other places like Ukraine and Iran.
- In 2001, he helped ASVEL Villeurbanne win the French Basketball Cup.
- In 2006, he won two championships in Ukraine: the Ukrainian Basketball SuperLeague and the Ukrainian Basketball Cup.
- He was also recognized as the blocks leader in the Continental Basketball Association in 2000.
Art Long's career lasted until 2010, showing his dedication to the sport.
See also
In Spanish: Art Long para niños
