David Harrison (basketball) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| 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 professional basketball player from the United States. He played as a center. David was once a player for the Indiana Pacers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He also played for teams in China, like the Beijing Ducks and the Guangdong Southern Tigers.
Before joining the NBA, David was a star player in high school. He attended Brentwood Academy. There, he won the TSSAA Division 2 Mr. Basketball award twice. He received this honor in both 2000 and 2001. After high school, he played college basketball at the University of Colorado at Boulder. In 2004, the Indiana Pacers picked him as the 29th player in the 2004 NBA draft.
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College Basketball Journey
David Harrison had a great college career. He played for the Colorado Buffaloes. As a junior, he was named to the First Team All-Big 12. This means he was one of the best players in his college league.
The Associated Press also gave him an Honorable Mention All-America honor. He became Colorado's all-time leader in blocked shots. He blocked a total of 225 shots during his time in college.
Playing in the NBA
The Indiana Pacers chose David Harrison in the 2004 NBA Draft. He was the 29th player picked overall. People thought he would be a backup player at first. However, he got to play a lot sooner than expected. This was because some other players were injured or suspended.
David started 14 of the 43 games he played in his first year. This was during the 2004–05 season. Unfortunately, he missed the last two months of that season due to an injury.
In his second season, 2005–06, David played in 67 games for the Pacers. He started 17 of those games. On average, he played about 15.4 minutes per game. He scored 5.7 points and grabbed 3.8 rebounds per game.
Later, in 2008, David had an incident during a game. He showed his frustration in the San Antonio Spurs' locker room. This happened after a Spurs player, Matt Bonner, hit him in the face. David was suspended for one game by the Pacers. In his next game, he played very well. He had 4 points, 6 rebounds, and a career-high 6 blocks in just 20 minutes.
After the 2007–08 season, the Indiana Pacers did not offer David a new contract. He then tried out for the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, he was not kept on their team for the regular season.
Life After the NBA
After leaving the NBA, David Harrison continued his basketball career. He played in China for three seasons. He played for teams like the Beijing Ducks and the Guangdong Southern Tigers.
In the 2011–2012 season, he played for the Reno Bighorns. This team is part of the NBA D-League (now called the G League). In 2012, he also played for the Dallas Mavericks summer league team.
David faced some challenges after his basketball career. He took a job at McDonald's in 2013, but only stayed for two weeks. Now, he works with stocks to support his family. He also has a small company called Kage Media Groups LLC. This company creates mobile game applications.
Attempting a Comeback
On September 14, 2015, David Harrison decided to try playing basketball again. He signed with a team called the Las Vegas Dealers. This team was part of a new league called the AmeriLeague. However, the league did not last long and ended up folding.
About His Personal Life
David Harrison currently lives in Indianapolis. He lives there with his girlfriend and their young son.
NBA Career Statistics
These tables show David Harrison's performance in the NBA. They list his points, rebounds, and other stats.
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
These tables show David Harrison's performance in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA).
| 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
