David Thirdkill facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | April 12, 1960 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| High school | Soldan (St. Louis, Missouri) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 196 lb (89 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| NBA Draft | 1982 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15th overall |
| Selected by the Phoenix Suns | |
| Pro career | 1982–1996 |
| Career history | |
| 1982–1983 | Phoenix Suns |
| 1983–1984 | Detroit Pistons |
| 1985 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1985 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 1985–1986 | Boston Celtics |
| 1986–1987 | Tanduay Rhum Masters |
| 1988 | Purefoods TJ Hotdogs |
| 1987–1988 | Rochester Flyers |
| 1989 | Virtus Roma |
| 1989–1990 | Chorale Roanne Basket |
| 1991–1994 | Hapoel Tel Aviv |
| 1994–1995 | Hapoel Holon |
| 1995–1996 | Bnei Herzelia |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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David Thirdkill, born on April 12, 1960, is an American who used to play professional basketball. He played in the NBA, which is a big basketball league in the USA. He was also named the best player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League in 1993.
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David Thirdkill's NBA Journey
David Thirdkill was chosen by the Phoenix Suns team in the 1982 NBA draft. This means he was picked to join a professional team right after college. He was the 15th player picked overall in the first round!
He was a small forward, which is a position in basketball. David is 6 feet 7 inches tall. He played college basketball at the College of Southern Idaho and Bradley University.
Playing for Top Teams
David Thirdkill played in the NBA for five seasons, from 1982 to 1987. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and some people called him "The Sheriff."
He played for several famous NBA teams:
On January 24, 1986, David had one of his best games. He scored 20 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in a game where his team, the Boston Celtics, won against the Golden State Warriors.
Winning an NBA Championship
One of the biggest achievements in David's career was winning an NBA championship ring with the Boston Celtics in 1986. This is a huge honor for any basketball player!
During his time in the NBA, David Thirdkill played in 179 games. He scored a total of 510 points. He only made one three-point shot in his entire NBA career, which was when he was a rookie with the Phoenix Suns.
Playing Basketball Around the World
After his time in the NBA, David Thirdkill continued his basketball career in other countries.
Success in the Philippines
In 1987, David played in the PBA for a team called the Tanduay Rhum Masters. He helped them win a championship in a tournament called the Open Conference. He was even named the "Best Import" of that conference, which means he was the best foreign player!
He returned to the Philippines in 1988 to play for a new team, the Purefoods TJ Hotdogs. He led them to the finals again.
Playing in Europe and Israel
After the Philippines, David played basketball in Europe. He played in Italy for Virtus Roma and in France for Chorale Roanne Basket and Saint-Quentin Basket-Ball.
He then spent five years playing in Israel, mostly for a team called Hapoel Tel Aviv. He was a very important player there. In 1993, he was named the Israeli Basketball Premier League MVP, which means he was the most valuable player in the entire league! He also won the Israeli Basketball State Cup in 1993.
David Thirdkill retired from playing professional basketball in 1996.
See also
In Spanish: David Thirdkill para niños
