Darrell Arthur facts for kids
Arthur with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2008
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| Power forward | |
| Personal information | |
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| Born | March 25, 1988 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 | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
Darrell Antwonne Arthur (born March 25, 1988) is an American former professional basketball player. He played as a power forward, a position where players are known for their strength and rebounding skills.
Darrell played college basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks. He was part of the team that won the national championship in 2008. After college, he was chosen in the 2008 NBA draft. He played for teams like the Memphis Grizzlies and the Denver Nuggets.
Today, Darrell works for the Denver Nuggets in their Front Office. He is also the first cousin of another basketball player, Quinton Ross.
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Early Life and High School Success
Darrell Arthur grew up in Dallas, Texas. He went to South Oak Cliff High School. There, he became a star basketball player.
He helped his high school team win two Texas 4A state championships. These wins happened in 2005 and 2006. Darrell was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament both times.
However, these state titles were later not counted. This happened because the school had played a student who was not allowed to play.
In his senior year, 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.
When it was time for college, many schools wanted Darrell. Experts like Rivals.com and 247Sports.com saw him as a top player. They listed him as the best recruit in Texas. He was also ranked as the 13th best recruit in the whole country.
College Basketball Career
Darrell Arthur played college basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks. He wore the number 00 on his jersey. He was the first Jayhawk player to wear that number since Greg Ostertag.
In his first year (freshman year) in 2006–07, he was recognized for his talent. He was named to the Big 12 All-Rookie team. This team highlights the best new players in the conference.
The next year, Kansas won the NCAA championship. Darrell was a key player on that team. He was named to the All-Big 12 first team. This shows he was one of the top players in the Big 12 conference.
Professional Basketball Journey
Playing for the Memphis Grizzlies (2008–2013)
Darrell Arthur was chosen by the New Orleans Hornets in the 2008 NBA draft. He was the 27th player picked overall. However, he was traded right away to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Then, the Trail Blazers traded him to the Houston Rockets. Soon after, the Rockets traded Darrell to the Memphis Grizzlies. He officially signed with the Grizzlies on July 8, 2008.
He played for the Grizzlies for five seasons. 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 was traded to the Denver Nuggets. He moved to Denver along with Joffrey Lauvergne. In return, the Grizzlies received Kosta Koufos.
Darrell decided to stay with the Nuggets for the 2014–15 season. He re-signed with the team on August 7, 2015. On March 31, 2016, he had a great game. He scored 24 points, which tied his career high. This happened in a game against the New Orleans Pelicans.
He signed with the Nuggets again on July 9, 2016. He continued to play an important role for the team.
In 2018, Darrell was traded two more times. On July 13, 2018, he was traded to the Brooklyn Nets. This trade included Kenneth Faried and some draft picks. A week later, he was traded again to the Phoenix Suns. This time, he was traded for Jared Dudley and a draft pick. However, the Suns decided to release him on October 15, 2018. This marked the end of his professional playing career.
See also
In Spanish: Darrell Arthur para niños
- 2006 boys high school basketball All-Americans
Images for kids
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Arthur with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2008
