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Darrell Arthur

Arthur with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2008
Power forward
Personal information
Born	(1988-03-25) March 25, 1988 (age 37) Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Nationality	American
High school	South Oak Cliff (Dallas, Texas)
Listed height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight	235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
College	Kansas (2006–2008)
NBA Draft	2008 / Round: 1 / Pick: 27th overall
Selected by the New Orleans Hornets
Pro career	2008–2018
Career history
2008–2013	Memphis Grizzlies
2013–2018	Denver Nuggets
Career highlights and awards
NCAA champion (2008) First-team All-Big 12 (2008) Big 12 All-Rookie Team (2007) McDonald's All-American (2006) Third-team Parade All-American (2006) Texas Mr. Basketball (2006)
Stats at NBA.com

Darrell Antwonne Arthur (born March 25, 1988) is an American former professional basketball player. He played as a power forward. Darrell played college basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks. He was a key part of their team that won the national championship in 2008.

Darrell was chosen in the 2008 NBA draft by the New Orleans Hornets. After a few trades, he joined the Memphis Grizzlies. He later played for the Denver Nuggets. Darrell is 6 feet 9 inches tall and weighed 235 pounds during his playing career. Today, he works in the front office for the Denver Nuggets. He is also the first cousin of fellow basketball player Quinton Ross.

Early Life and High School Success

Darrell Arthur grew up in Dallas, Texas. He attended South Oak Cliff High School. During his time there, he led his team to win two Texas 4A state basketball titles. These wins happened in 2005 and 2006. Darrell was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament both years.

In his final year of high school, Darrell received special honors. He was named a McDonald's All-American. This means he was one of the best high school players in the country. He also earned third-team Parade All-American honors in 2006. Experts like Rivals.com and 247Sports.com saw him as a top player. They considered him the best recruit in Texas and among the top 15 in the entire country.

College Basketball Journey

Darrell Arthur played college basketball at the University of Kansas. His jersey number in college was 00. This was a unique number for a Jayhawk player. In his first year, the 2006–07 season, he was recognized for his strong play. He was named to the Big 12 All-Rookie team.

The next year, Kansas had an amazing season. Darrell was a big part of their success. He was named to the All-Big 12 first team. That same year, the Kansas Jayhawks won the NCAA national championship. This was a huge achievement for Darrell and his team.

Professional Basketball Career

Playing for the Memphis Grizzlies (2008–2013)

Darrell Arthur began his professional career in 2008. He was picked 27th overall in the 2008 NBA draft by the New Orleans Hornets. However, he was quickly traded to the Portland Trail Blazers. Then, he was traded again to the Houston Rockets. Finally, the Rockets traded him to the Memphis Grizzlies. He officially signed with the Grizzlies on July 8, 2008.

Early in his NBA career, Darrell faced a challenge. He was fined $20,000 by the league. This was because he missed the NBA's Rookie Training Camp. He denied any wrongdoing in the situation. On June 29, 2012, the Grizzlies offered him a new contract. This made him a restricted free agent, meaning they could match other teams' offers.

Time with the Denver Nuggets (2013–2018)

On June 27, 2013, Darrell Arthur was traded to the Denver Nuggets. He moved to Denver along with another player, Joffrey Lauvergne. In return, the Grizzlies received Kosta Koufos. Darrell continued to play for the Nuggets for several seasons.

On March 31, 2016, Darrell had one of his best games. He scored 24 points coming off the bench. This tied his personal career high in points. He re-signed with the Nuggets in August 2015 and again in July 2016.

His time with the Nuggets ended in 2018. On July 13, 2018, he was traded to the Brooklyn Nets. Just seven days later, he was traded again to the Phoenix Suns. However, the Suns decided to release him on October 15, 2018. This marked the end of his NBA playing career.

NBA Career Statistics

Darrell Arthur played in the NBA for 10 seasons. Here are some of his statistics:

Regular Season Games

Playoff Games

See also

In Spanish: Darrell Arthur para niños

• 2006 boys high school basketball All-Americans