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 Donnell Long, often known as Art Long, is an American former professional basketball player. He was born on October 1, 1972, in Rochester, New York. Standing at 6 feet 9 inches (206 cm) and weighing 250 pounds (113 kg), he mostly played as a power forward or center.
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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. During his high school days, he was skilled enough to play as a small forward, showing he could handle the ball well.
After high school, Art continued his basketball career in college. He attended several community colleges, including Dodge City Community College in Kansas and Southeastern Community College in Iowa. He then played for the University of Cincinnati from 1994 to 1996.
Playing Professional Basketball
Even though Art Long was not chosen in the NBA draft in 1996, he still made it to the professional leagues. He signed with NBA teams like the Portland Trail Blazers and Sacramento Kings as a free agent in 1999.
NBA Career
Art Long played in 98 games in the NBA. His best season was in 2001-02 when he played 63 games for the Seattle SuperSonics, starting in 27 of them. He also played for the Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors in the 2002-03 season. Before the 2004-05 season, he played a few preseason games for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Playing Around the World
Besides the NBA, Art Long had a long career playing basketball in many different countries. He played for teams in France, Ukraine, Turkey, Iran, and other places. He was part of teams like ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne in France and Mariupol Azovmash in Ukraine. His career lasted until 2010.
Career Highlights
Art Long achieved several important wins and awards during his professional career:
- He won the Ukrainian League championship in 2006.
- He also won the Ukrainian Cup in 2006.
- In 2001, he helped his team win the French Cup.
- He was recognized as the CBA blocks leader in 2000, meaning he blocked more shots than anyone else in that league.
See Also
In Spanish: Art Long para niños
