David Harrison (basketball) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | August 15, 1982 Nashville, Tennessee |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Brentwood Academy (Brentwood, Tennessee) |
| Listed height | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Colorado (2001–2004) |
| NBA Draft | 2004 / Round: 1 / Pick: 29th overall |
| Selected by the Indiana Pacers | |
| Pro career | 2004–2014 |
| Career history | |
| 2004–2008 | Indiana Pacers |
| 2008–2009 | Beijing Ducks |
| 2009–2011 | Guangdong Southern Tigers |
| 2011–2012 | Tianjin Ronggang |
| 2012 | Reno Bighorns |
| 2014 | Metrowest Ballas |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
David Joshua Harrison (born August 15, 1982) is a former American professional basketball player. He played the center position in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Indiana Pacers. After his time in the NBA, he played for several teams in China, including the Beijing Ducks, Guangdong Southern Tigers, and Tianjin Ronggang.
In high school at Brentwood Academy, Harrison was a star player. He was named Tennessee's Mr. Basketball for Division 2 schools in both 2000 and 2001. He was chosen by the Indiana Pacers in the 2004 NBA draft after playing college basketball for the University of Colorado at Boulder.
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College Career
During his time at the University of Colorado, Harrison was a standout player. As a junior, he was named to the First Team All-Big 12. He also received an Honorable Mention All-America honor from the Associated Press. He set a record at Colorado for the most blocked shots, with a total of 225 blocks in his college career.
NBA Career
Joining the Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers selected Harrison as the 29th pick in the 2004 NBA Draft. During his first season (2004–05), he was expected to be a backup center. However, due to injuries and suspensions of other players, Harrison got to start much sooner than planned. He started in 14 of the 43 games he played in his rookie year before an injury ended his season early.
On November 19, 2004, Harrison was involved in a large fight between the Pacers and the Detroit Pistons. He was not suspended by the league for his part in the event.
Later Years with the Pacers
In his second season (2005–06), Harrison played in 67 games and started 17 of them. He averaged 15.4 minutes per game, scoring 5.7 points and getting 3.8 rebounds.
In 2008, the Pacers suspended Harrison for one game after he argued with an official. In his first game back, he had an excellent performance with 4 points, 6 rebounds, and a career-high 6 blocks in only 20 minutes.
After the 2007–08 season, the Indiana Pacers did not offer him a new contract. He was invited to practice with the Minnesota Timberwolves but was not signed for the regular season.
Career After the NBA
After leaving the NBA, Harrison decided to play basketball in China, where he played for three seasons. He later returned to the United States and played for the Reno Bighorns in the NBA D-League during the 2011–2012 season. In 2012, he also played for the Dallas Mavericks summer league team.
After his basketball career, Harrison explored different jobs and business ideas. He worked as a financial adviser for a short time and also started a company to create mobile game apps.
In 2015, Harrison planned a comeback to basketball with a new league, but the league did not end up happening.
Personal Life
Harrison comes from a family of athletes. His father, Dennis Harrison, played in the NFL for ten years. His sister, Isabelle Harrison, is also a professional basketball player. She plays for the New York Liberty in the WNBA and for a team in Europe. David Harrison has one son.
NBA career statistics
| Legend | |||||
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| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–05 | Indiana | 43 | 14 | 17.7 | .576 | .000 | .571 | 3.1 | .3 | .4 | 1.3 | 6.1 |
| 2005–06 | Indiana | 67 | 17 | 15.4 | .503 | .000 | .511 | 3.8 | .2 | .3 | .9 | 5.7 |
| 2006–07 | Indiana | 24 | 2 | 7.9 | .517 | .000 | .500 | 1.8 | .3 | .2 | .5 | 3.0 |
| 2007–08 | Indiana | 55 | 0 | 12.8 | .529 | .000 | .510 | 2.1 | .3 | .4 | 1.1 | 4.2 |
| Career | 189 | 33 | 14.2 | .530 | .000 | .525 | 2.9 | .2 | .3 | 1.0 | 5.0 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Indiana | 6 | 0 | 5.2 | .333 | .000 | .583 | .8 | .0 | .2 | .2 | 2.2 |
| Career | 6 | 0 | 5.2 | .333 | .000 | .583 | .8 | .0 | .2 | .2 | 2.2 | |
CBA career statistics
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–09 | Beijing | 45 | N/A | 42.3 | .632 | .000 | .578 | 11.2 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 2.4 | 22.0 |
| 2009–10 | Guangdong | 41 | N/A | 26.3 | .705 | .000 | .532 | 8.8 | .7 | .6 | 1.2 | 16.7 |
| 2010–11 | Guangdong | |||||||||||
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See also
In Spanish: David Harrison para niños
