Brian Skinner facts for kids
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| Born | May 19, 1976 Temple, Texas, U.S. |
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| High school | Temple (Temple, Texas) | |||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 255 lb (116 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| College | Baylor (1994–1998) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 1998 / Round: 1 / Pick: 22nd overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the Los Angeles Clippers | ||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 1998–2011 | |||||||||||||
| Career history | ||||||||||||||
| 1998–2001 | Los Angeles Clippers | |||||||||||||
| 2001–2002 | Cleveland Cavaliers | |||||||||||||
| 2002–2003 | Philadelphia 76ers | |||||||||||||
| 2003–2004 | Milwaukee Bucks | |||||||||||||
| 2004–2005 | Philadelphia 76ers | |||||||||||||
| 2005–2006 | Sacramento Kings | |||||||||||||
| 2006 | Portland Trail Blazers | |||||||||||||
| 2006–2007 | Milwaukee Bucks | |||||||||||||
| 2007–2008 | Phoenix Suns | |||||||||||||
| 2008–2010 | Los Angeles Clippers | |||||||||||||
| 2010–2011 | Milwaukee Bucks | |||||||||||||
| 2011 | Benetton Treviso | |||||||||||||
| 2011 | Memphis Grizzlies | |||||||||||||
| Career NBA statistics | ||||||||||||||
| Points | 2,876 (4.7 ppg) | |||||||||||||
| Rebounds | 2,841 (4.7 rpg) | |||||||||||||
| Blocks | 532 (0.9 bpg) | |||||||||||||
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Brian Skinner (born May 19, 1976) is an American former professional basketball player. He was a tall and strong player, usually playing as a power forward or center. Brian played for many teams in the NBA, which is the top basketball league in the United States. He also played for a team in Italy.
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Brian Skinner's Basketball Journey
Brian Skinner was chosen by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 1998 NBA draft. This meant he was one of the top young players picked to join the league. He played for the Clippers for a few years.
Playing for Many Teams
Over his career, Brian played for several NBA teams. These included the Cleveland Cavaliers, Philadelphia 76ers, Milwaukee Bucks, Sacramento Kings, Portland Trail Blazers, Phoenix Suns, and Memphis Grizzlies. He was traded between teams a few times. For example, he was traded to the Chicago Bulls and Toronto Raptors but didn't play any games for them.
A Strong Season with Sacramento
One of Brian's best years was with the Sacramento Kings during the 2004–2005 season. He scored about 7.4 points per game. He also grabbed 8.7 rebounds per game, which means he was great at getting the ball after a missed shot. He also blocked 1.7 shots per game, showing his strong defense.
Returning to Former Teams
Brian returned to play for the Los Angeles Clippers in 2008 and 2009. He also joined the Milwaukee Bucks for a third time in 2010. After his time in the NBA, he played for a team called Benetton Treviso in Italy in 2011. He briefly joined the Memphis Grizzlies later that year before ending his career.
What Did Brian Skinner Achieve?
Brian Skinner was known for his strong defense and rebounding. He played in the NBA for many years, from 1998 to 2011.
Key Career Numbers
- He scored a total of 2,876 points in his NBA career.
- He grabbed 2,841 rebounds.
- He blocked 532 shots.
International Success
Before joining the NBA, Brian also played for the United States national basketball team. He won a gold medal at the Summer Universiade in 1997. This was a big international competition for university athletes.
Brian Skinner's Family Life
Brian Skinner has two daughters who are also very talented athletes. They both play volleyball and have won national championships in college!
- His daughter, Avery, won an NCAA championship with Kentucky in 2020. She also won an Olympic Silver Medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
- His daughter, Madisen, won an NCAA championship with Kentucky in 2020. She then won two more championships with Texas in 2022 and 2023.
It's clear that athletic talent runs in the Skinner family!
See also
In Spanish: Brian Skinner para niños
