Byron Houston facts for kids
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| Born | November 22, 1969 Watonga, Oklahoma, U.S. |
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| High school | Star Spencer (Spencer, Oklahoma) | |||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| College | Oklahoma State (1988–1992) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 1992 / Round: 1 / Pick: 27th overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the Chicago Bulls | ||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 1992–2001 | |||||||||||||
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| 1992–1994 | Golden State Warriors | |||||||||||||
| 1994–1995 | Seattle SuperSonics | |||||||||||||
| 1995–1996 | Sacramento Kings | |||||||||||||
| 1996–1997 | León Caja España | |||||||||||||
| 1997–1998 | Quad City Thunder | |||||||||||||
| 1998 | VVS Samara | |||||||||||||
| 1998–1999 | SSA Trefl Sopot | |||||||||||||
| 1999 | Joventut Badalona | |||||||||||||
| 1999–2001 | St. Louis Swarm | |||||||||||||
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| Points | 835 (3.9 ppg) | |||||||||||||
| Rebounds | 648 (3.0 rpg) | |||||||||||||
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Byron Dwight Houston (born November 22, 1969) is an American former professional basketball player. He was a strong power forward, standing 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighing 250 pounds. Byron played college basketball for Oklahoma State University. He was chosen by the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the 1992 NBA draft.
Byron Houston played four seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was part of the Golden State Warriors, Seattle SuperSonics, and Sacramento Kings. After his time in the NBA, he played in other leagues around the world. He even won the Most Valuable Player award in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) Finals in 1998.
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Byron Houston's Basketball Journey
Early Life and College Basketball
Byron Houston was born on November 22, 1969. He grew up in Watonga, Oklahoma. He went to Star Spencer High School in Spencer, Oklahoma. There, he became a talented basketball player.
After high school, Byron played college basketball for Oklahoma State University. He played for the Oklahoma State Cowboys from 1988 to 1992. He was a standout player during his college years. In 1991, he was named the Big Eight Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year. He was also chosen for the First-team All-Big Eight three times.
NBA Career Highlights
In 1992, Byron Houston was drafted into the NBA. The Chicago Bulls picked him as the 27th overall choice. He then played for several NBA teams. His first team was the Golden State Warriors, where he played from 1992 to 1993.
Key Games and Moments
During the 1993-94 playoff series, Byron Houston played for the Golden State Warriors. In Game 3 against the Phoenix Suns, his coach, Don Nelson, gave him a tough job. Byron was one of the main players assigned to guard the famous player Charles Barkley. Even though Barkley scored 56 points, Coach Nelson trusted Byron and other players to handle the challenge.
After his time with the Warriors, Byron played for the Seattle SuperSonics in 1994. He then joined the Sacramento Kings in 1995. These were his last teams in the NBA.
Playing Around the World
After his NBA career, Byron Houston continued to play basketball professionally. He played in different leagues in other countries. In 1997, he played in the PBA. He also played for teams in Spain, Russia, and Poland.
Byron also played for the Quad City Thunder in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). He had a great season with them. In 1998, he helped his team win the CBA championship. He was also named the CBA Finals Most Valuable Player that year. He later won two championships in the IBL in 2000 and 2001.
Awards and Achievements
Byron Houston achieved many great things in his basketball career.
- He was a CBA champion in 1998.
- He won the IBL championship twice (2000, 2001).
- He was the CBA Finals MVP in 1998.
- He was a second-team All-American in 1992.
- He was the Big Eight Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year in 1991.
- He was selected for the First-team All-Big Eight three times (1990–1992).
- He won a silver medal with the U.S. National team at the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg.
Personal life
Byron Houston's biological father is Curtis Perry. Curtis Perry was also a professional basketball player in the NBA.
See also
In Spanish: Byron Houston para niños
- List of NCAA Division I men's basketball players with 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds
