Clifford Rozier facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | October 31, 1972 Bradenton, Florida |
| Nationality | American |
| Died | July 6, 2018 (aged 45) Bradenton, Florida |
| High school | Southeast (Bradenton, Florida) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| NBA Draft | 1994 / Round: 1 / Pick: 16th overall |
| Selected by the Golden State Warriors | |
| Pro career | 1994–2000 |
| Career history | |
| 1994–1996 | Golden State Warriors |
| 1997 | Pamesa Valencia |
| 1997 | Toronto Raptors |
| 1997 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 1997–1998 | Quad City Thunder |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 827 (4.8 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 897 (5.2 rpg) |
| FG% | .496 |
Clifford Glen Rozier (born October 31, 1972 – died July 6, 2018) was an American professional basketball player. He played for four seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before joining the NBA, he had an amazing college career. He was even named an All-American while playing for the Louisville Cardinals.
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Clifford Rozier's Basketball Journey
Clifford Rozier was a talented basketball player from Bradenton, Florida. He was recognized early for his skills. In 1990, he was named Florida Mr. Basketball. This award goes to the best high school player in Florida.
High School and College Years
Clifford went to Southeast High School in Bradenton. After high school, he played college basketball. He started at the University of North Carolina. Later, he transferred to the University of Louisville.
At Louisville, Clifford became a star player. During his senior year, he averaged 18.1 points per game. He also grabbed 11.1 rebounds per game. These are excellent stats for a college player. His strong performance made him a top pick for the NBA.
Playing in the NBA
In 1994, Clifford Rozier was chosen in the 1994 NBA draft. The Golden State Warriors picked him in the first round. He was the 16th player chosen overall.
Clifford played for three different NBA teams. He played for the Golden State Warriors, the Toronto Raptors, and the Minnesota Timberwolves. His best season was his first year with the Warriors. He played in 66 games as a rookie. During that season, he averaged 6.8 points per game. In total, he played in 173 NBA games during his career.
Beyond the NBA
After his time in the NBA, Clifford continued to play basketball. In 2000, he played in the United States Basketball League. He was part of the Brevard Blue Ducks team.
His Legacy
Clifford Rozier passed away on July 6, 2018, at the age of 45. He is remembered for his strong college career. He also had a notable time playing in the NBA.
See also
- In Spanish: Clifford Rozier para niños
