Cherokee Parks facts for kids
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| Born | October 11, 1972 Huntington Beach, California, U.S. |
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| High school | Marina (Huntington Beach, California) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| College | Duke (1991–1995) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 1995 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12th overall | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selected by the Dallas Mavericks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 1995–2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1995–1996 | Dallas Mavericks | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1996–1998 | Minnesota Timberwolves | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1998–2000 | Vancouver Grizzlies | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2000 | Washington Wizards | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2000–2001 | Los Angeles Clippers | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2001–2002 | San Antonio Spurs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2002–2003 | Los Angeles Clippers | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2003 | Golden State Warriors | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2013 | U. S. Aubenas | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Cherokee Bryan Parks (born October 11, 1972) is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He played for nine seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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Cherokee Parks: A Basketball Journey
Cherokee Parks was a tall basketball player, standing 6 feet 11 inches (211 cm) tall. He weighed about 240 pounds (109 kg). He played as a center or power forward.
College Basketball Success
Before joining the NBA, Parks played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils. His coach was the famous Mike Krzyzewski. In his first year, 1992, his team won the national championship. This was a huge achievement for him and his team.
Playing in the NBA
After college, Cherokee Parks was chosen by the Dallas Mavericks in the 1995 NBA draft. He was the 12th player picked overall. His NBA career lasted nine seasons, from 1995 to 2004.
He played for several teams during his time in the NBA:
- Dallas Mavericks
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Vancouver Grizzlies
- Los Angeles Clippers
- San Antonio Spurs
- Washington Wizards
- Golden State Warriors
During the 1997–98 season with the Minnesota Timberwolves, he had his best performance. He averaged about 7.1 points and 5.5 rebounds per game.
Life After the NBA
After his NBA career, Cherokee Parks took a break from professional basketball. However, he returned to play in France from 2011 to 2013. He played in the fourth tier of the French national league system.
Later, he worked for the New Orleans Pelicans as a team liaison. This role helps connect players with the team. Today, he works in Player Development for the NBA. This means he helps players improve their skills and careers.
How He Got His Name
Cherokee Parks' mother named him "Cherokee" because of his family history. In 1972, when she was expecting him, she learned that her husband's great-grandmother was a full-blooded Cherokee person. Parks said his name was a way to honor this family connection.
See also
In Spanish: Cherokee Parks para niños
