Byron Irvin facts for kids
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| Born | December 2, 1966 La Grange, Illinois, U.S. |
| High school | Julian (Chicago, Illinois) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
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| NBA Draft | 1989 / Round: 1 / Pick: 22nd overall |
| Selected by the Portland Trail Blazers | |
Byron Edward Irvin (born December 2, 1966) is an American who used to play professional basketball. He was a shooting guard, standing 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighing 190 pounds. The Portland Trail Blazers picked him in the first round of the 1989 NBA draft. He played college basketball for the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Missouri Tigers.
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High School Basketball Star
Byron Irvin went to Percy Julian High School in Chicago. During his last year of high school, he was an amazing player. He scored an average of 32 points in each game. In one game, he even scored 50 points all by himself!
College Journey
Byron started his college basketball career at the University of Arkansas. He played there from 1984 to 1986. After that, he moved to the University of Missouri. He played for the Missouri Tigers from 1987 to 1989. He also earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri.
Professional Basketball Career
Byron Irvin played in the NBA for three seasons. He played for the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1989–90 season. Then, he joined the Washington Bullets for the 1990–91 and 1992–93 seasons. During his NBA career, he averaged 5.2 points per game.
Besides the NBA, Byron also played in other leagues. He played in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). He also played basketball in many countries around the world. These included Spain, Greece, Israel, Argentina, Switzerland, the Philippines, Belgium, the Dominican Republic, and Venezuela.
Life After Playing Basketball
After his basketball playing days, Byron Irvin became a sports agent. He is now a Senior Vice President at Relativity Sports, which is a company that helps athletes. He has helped many NBA players with their careers.
Some of the famous players he has represented include Shawn Marion, Jason Terry, and Al Harrington. He has helped these players get contracts worth over $550 million in total.
Family Connections
Byron Irvin has a famous cousin. His cousin is Doc Rivers, who was also an NBA player and later became a head coach in the NBA.
See also
In Spanish: Byron Irvin para niños
